Getting a new tattoo is pretty exciting, but equally worrisome if you have some doubts and questions about the actual tattoo aftercare. Now, chances are your tattoo artists have explained pretty much everything, but if you missed some information, you’re at the right place. In the following paragraphs we’ll discuss the most common questions of them all; how long should I leave Saniderm on my new tattoo?

It may seem like a trivial question that almost every tattoo enthusiast knows the answer to, but being properly educated on the correct aftercare routine is essential for the overall healing process. So, we’ve decided to provide you with the answer and insight into the Saniderm journey, so make sure to keep reading! Let’s get right into it!

How Long Should I Leave On My New Tattoo?

What Is Saniderm?

Before we get into the main topic of this article, we find it highly important that people actually learn about Saniderm and what it does.

So, Saniderm is a tattoo bandage designed to protect a new tattoo, also referred to as an open wound, until it starts to close and heal. The open wound stage of a tattoo is the most critical one and requires the most aftercare and attention.

You may have noticed that your tattoo is still bleeding and oozing blood, plasma, and even excess ink in the first 24h to 48h. This is a normal occurrence that is a part of the initial healing stages. Under normal circumstances, your tattoo will stop oozing and bleeding in the first day or two, it will start to dry out, close, create scabs, and eventually heal fully.

However, without any initial protection, a new tattoo, which is an open wound, can get infected pretty easily. Without any protection, the ‘wound’ is exposed to different kinds of germs, irritants, dirt, pet dander, and friction. However, by using a Saniderm bandage, the tattoo is protected from the potential germ buildup and infection. The bandage traps essential healing and ensures no water comes through, but because it is breathable and permeable, allows the oxygen to dry out the tattoo and ensures proper healing.