Tatu-derm® Tattoo Aftercare Rolls for Faster Recovery - Waterproof Adhesive Tattoo Barrier Film- Tattoo Wrap Made in The USA

I've been using TatuDerm since 2012 on my clients as well as myself. As soon as I thought to even look for it on Amazon, I was excited to see it was available here for the same cost as buying directly from the company or any distributor - with Prime shipping, too. Win. It is the exact same product that I've always bought, so the savings in shipping costs definitely means I will now be purchasing this from Amazon from now on.----------------------------------------To Tattoo Artists:- Before applying this to clients, make sure they have no problems with Band-Aids, medical tape, or wearing any kind of adhesive. Those with even a mild allergy to adhesives will not have a good experience with any products like this.- Make sure you store the unused portion of your roll in a sealed container to ensure the product's sterility. The bag it comes in is not resealable and leaving the roll out is not going to do anyone any favors. I use a kitchen jar with a lid for it, and have included a clean pair of scissors with it that I only use to cut the TatuDerm roll. It's not 100% sterile, but it's the best I've found to do with the product.- I use this on everything, including small pieces. That being said, I can go through one roll a week - easily. My clients love it, and they tell their friends and family about it. The healing maintenance is non-existent with this product, and those who use it will become spoiled. If I run out of it, they are disappointed. So, if you are going to try it, be prepared to create Derm Addicts. That being said, I don't remember the last touch up I did - even on newbies, even on feet, even on the ribs on the bra line, even behind the ankle, even on the top of a finger.... See where I'm going with this? TatuDerm has become my tattoo insurance policy as it has eliminated customer error during the most critical time of the healing process.- Shave well beyond the tattoo area. TatuDerm needs about an inch of extra product around the site to be able to create a good barrier and seal the tattoo properly, and it does NOT like to stick to hair. Be sure that you do not apply it on hair. No good will come from this.- Clean off all ointment before applying TatuDerm. Basically, snap your photo and then apply. Think of it like this: whatever is under the TatuDerm is going to be there for the next 24 hours. The reason you can use the wrap for this long is because TatuDerm is breathable. If you don't clean off the excess ointment from the tattoo first, you are trapping a breeding ground for bacteria with the tattoo - no beuno.- If the tattoo is still weeping/leaking/bleeding when you apply the TatuDerm, it probably will not stay on the full 24 hours. Let the skin calm down and "settle" a bit before applying. I wash the tattoo again and again if it's really aggravated and let the client get up and stretch/smoke/bathroom before applying.- If the client informs you that they are going to the beach/pool the next day, leave an extra 2 inches or more around the tattoo and they will NOT ruin their tattoo. I've found this allows for a better "seal" to the skin and truly creates a water-tight barrier. I try to discourage the trip to the pool, but clients will be clients and I fully expect them to not listen to me. After all their friend __[insert name]__ did it and didn't have any problems.- The tattoo might look "soupy" under the TatuDerm, as the product will lock in all excess lymph fluid/blood/ink/plasma. Everything that is responsible for creating scabs if not cleaning off thoroughly is now trapped. Sometimes, the barrier will bubble and fill with this. It will look disgusting. This is highly likely on full saturation pieces. This is good. The chances of scabbing are now minimal - which will make for a speedier healing process.- When applying, try to not create air pockets/bubbles. Center the product to the tattoo and push out from the middle while applying. The air pockets won't allow the product to work as efficiently.- If applying to a black and gray piece, know that the gray will take longer to soften than usual. It will soften, just much slower than usual. What used to take a month, now takes 2-3 months to lighten completely.- Inform the client that removing TatuDerm can feel like taking off a Band-Aid, so the best place to remove it will be during a shower. This will allow for a thorough cleaning of the tattoo as well.**I've had clients leave this product on for upwards of 5 days (not per instructions) without problems. I typically tell them "leave on for up to 48 hours" and I've never had anyone have a problem.----------------------------Perks of using the product vs. cling wrap, etc.- It's breathable.- It's waterproof- It won't let the client "stick" to their sheets while sleeping.- It keeps pet hair away from the tattoo- It limits swelling (very helpful for feet and elbows)- It's more comfortable for the client- It doesn't allow clothing to interfere with healing, even socks---------------------------I hope this helps. Happy tattooing.

I'd really like to give this 4.5 stars. I've used a few products like this now, and on the whole, healing tattoos with this kind of sealed bandage results in faster healing and reduced scabbing. Bad scabbing can leave scars in your artwork. Comparing this product, and those like it against normal free-air healing, I'd give it 5 stars. Comparing this specific product to other similar products, I give it 4.Other products I've used come with peel-away backing on both sides.This stuff comes in a roll like tape, with paper you need to peel off of only one side. This is nice because it results in less trash, and less hassle peeling of stubborn backing, but it also means you can't pre-cut a bunch of patch sized chunks of it off, because there will be a sticky side exposed as soon as you unroll it. Both systems have their drawbacks, but I'd say this stuff is generally easier to deal with than some of the others I've used, though I wish I could pre-cut it to bring to work or the gym or whatever.I bought this particular stuff for a foot tattoo, meaning it had to wrap around and stick to the bottom of my foot. I've been very impressed with how well this stuff sticks, even on the sole of my foot, walking around, etc. I just went and lifted weights for an hour with this stuff on and it hadn't peeled at all when I was done. Despite it's durability, it was easy and painless to peel off. [note, I use antibacterial ointment on the inked area before I apply the bandage - this really helps with it not sticking to your tattoo]. It also seems to hold up just fine in the shower, despite being on my foot, partially submerged.On the whole i'd recommend trying this kind of bandage to anyone getting ink. It is a bit awkward to apply and deal with on something like a sleeve, where your elbow flexes a lot, and it may not work that well for everyone in applications like that; having said that I healed a sleeve with a similar product. It helps to cut the toes off a long tube sock and wear that on your arm on top of the bandage to prevent it peeling away where there is sweat or motion.I always change these bandages out once or twice a day at a minimum. I know they say leave it on for 48 hours, but during the first 2 days of healing, while the tattoo is still weeping, you can imagine this gets pretty nasty, and may even start to smell. Take it off, wash it, air dry, antibacterial cream or ointment, re-apply. It's a little bit of a pain, but for me it's been worthwhile.

Great product. Sticks well, for multiple days.Highly recommend, especially for bigger pieces, as it really helps keep the aggrivation down if you have to wear clothes over top.I wear heavy work pants, and my leg sleeve has been healing really well with this stuff on.After it came off, the healing process was much easier. Skin already started to "scab" over underneath. I left on for 3.Highly recommend.

Very good come in time looking forward to use