Healing with Plastic Wrap
Thing's You Will Need​
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Aquaphor (tube not tub)
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Plastic Wrap (just like the stuff in your kitchen)
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Medical Tape (found in first aid section of pharmacy)
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Dial Gold Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap
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After Inked (found on amazon) or substitute for another fragrance free moisturizer.
The Steps​
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Leave the wrap on until you're getting ready for bed the night of the tattoo.
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Wash the tattoo under warm water using the anti-bacterial liquid hand soap. You can do this in the shower. Don't be shy; you need to apply a little bit of pressure to get the area nice and clean.
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Thoroughly rinse the soap off and pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.
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Let the tattoo air dry for a few minutes and then apply Aquaphor. You want to use just enough to leave a super thin layer. Rub it in, but expect some greasiness. Aquaphor is an ointment not a moisturizer, so it will always leave a thin film on the skin. That's why we are using it when re-wrapping.
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After applying Aquaphor re-wrap your tattoo with new clean Plastic Wrap. Medical tape will help to secure it.
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Wear the new wrap over-night and remove/wash immediately in the morning. Let it air dry for a few minutes and watch and see if it is still seeping bodily fluid or "oozing". If 5-10 minutes goes by and the tattoo is still oozing you can re-wrap with Aquaphor for the day. If it's not oozing anymore start normal care!
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Do not wrap beyond the second day. Make sure not to leave a wrap on for more than 12 hours in a row.
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When you stop wrapping begin washing and moisturizing twice a day for up to two weeks. Switch to After Inked instead of Aquaphor. The ointment is only for the plastic wrap, now we want to use a moisturizer.
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If your tattoo is on an area that bends (like your elbow) try your best to limit movement in that area. I know, it's not easy, but try to be conscious of it when you can.
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