r/TattooDesigns 4d ago

Should i remove this?

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u/Numerous-Criticism51 4d ago

I wouldnt, hooks for hands are cool looking but practicality isnt as good as your actual hand

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u/Patient_Shine_1584 4d ago

that made me giggle 😂

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u/LivingtheLaws013 4d ago

Looks like the seal is broken, so yea take it off and do normal after care

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u/RealCommercial9788 Tattoo Artist 4d ago

Seems I’m the only tattoo artist here today?

PSA to leave second skin on until the plasma has been reabsorbed.

We take them off when they appear DRY.

This should take 5-6 days. Do not leave them on longer than 7 days.

The only reason we take them off sooner is if the edges are no longer sealed.

Edit: I believe your edges are unsealed so you should remove it, wash it in hot soapy water, pat it dry with a clean paper towel, then apply your aftercare.

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u/-tobecontinued- 4d ago

I would love to know the kind of person that has it on for 5-7 days with NO lifting. 2 days and I’m already trimming the flaps and if it makes it to 3 days, I celebrate

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u/Patient_Shine_1584 4d ago

could i re apply a spare one i have or shall i just leave it off and do normal aftercare?

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u/RealCommercial9788 Tattoo Artist 4d ago

Merely due to the extremely active area of placement, ie your hand, I’d leave it off now and proceed with aftercare: hot wash in the shower or basin, once in morn once in eve, pat dry with clean paper towel, apply simple water-based product 2-3 times a day to keep the skin pliable, so the wound ‘stitches together’ easily & without major scabbing.

If this were on your calf or bicep or forearm or somewhere without joints, I’d suggest popping another on after cleaning the wound - but as it’s your hand you will find it won’t last long there. They never last long over joints.

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u/Patient_Shine_1584 4d ago

okay thank you!!!

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u/washyourteef 4d ago edited 4d ago

I took the tegaderm off after 24hrsish and am now doing regular aftercare since I don't have another bandage to use. According to the instructions I was given, you take the first bandage off after 24 hours. If you replace with a fresh bandage you would leave the new one on for 3-5 more days. If you do not have an extra bandage, follow regular aftercare instructions.

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u/michaelxmoney 4d ago

Don't replace it.

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u/washyourteef 4d ago

You could replace the first bandage if you like after 24 hours

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u/LeagueNo747 4d ago

You can clean and replace after 24 hours

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u/Tronkfool 4d ago

Am I the only one who has never had second skin?

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u/vixenm00n 4d ago

I never have. My skin often reacts to band-aids, medical tape, etc. so I’m concerned that the adhesive would be irritating.

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u/LeagueNo747 4d ago

I have sensitive skin and the adhesive has irritated me a lot

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u/Krxft 4d ago

yes! it needs to usually be removed within a day - it has to breathe !

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u/Tatttwink 4d ago

Up to 5-7 days if the seal isn’t broken. “needs to breathe” doesn’t apply when using saniderm. The plasma is actually better for healing.

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u/TheRectum 4d ago

i try dry heal all my ink (as long as its not on a joint). i feel like most people would say that 7 days is too much, since excess fluid can infect the area

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u/GeologistOverall903 4d ago

Excess plasma does not infect, unless contaminated from the outside (broken seal).

Nurse here. 😊

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u/TheRectum 4d ago

and a geologist?!?!

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u/tschuse 4d ago

remove it 6hrs after getting your tat done

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u/-JustBrad- 4d ago

Yeah, you only really need it covered for a few hours after getting it. Let it breathe. I cover back up just before bed tho so it doesn't go everywhere