Aftercare: Plastic Wrap Bandage at Gold Sparrow Tattoo

Tattoo aftercare instructions for a nonadhesive plastic barrier film. This method typically involves applying a thin layer of ointment prescribed by your tattoo artist onto the fresh tattoo, followed by covering it with a nonadhesive plastic film. The purpose of this film is to create a barrier between the tattoo and your clothing or other surfaces, preventing friction and potential irritation. This bandage is left on for only a few hours before removing to clean the tattoo.

Please feel free to contact your artist with any and all questions or concerns. We are always available by phone during business hours or email anytime.

Plastic Wrap Bandage Highlights: 

  • Remove after two to three hours

  • Protects the skin from light and minor friction

  • Prevents contamination from dirt and debris

  • Requires immediate aftercare cleaning

Aftercare Instructions:
Plastic Wrap Bandage

  1. Leave bandage on for two to three hours

  2. Remove bandage

  3. Wash tattoo with clean hands using unscented and dye free soap 

    • Continue until it is not greasy or slimy feeling

  4. Pat dry with clean paper towel, but do not rub the tattoo

  5. After the first day, apply a small amount of unscented and dye-free lotion or ointment as needed

    • Continue to use a thin layer lotion or ointment one to three times per day

  6. Repeat steps 3-5 twice a day for five days

For Your Consideration

  • Always use clean hands when you wash your tattoo

  • Do not use a washcloth, loofah, or abrasive rag

  • Do not itch, pick, rub, or scratch the tattoo

  • Do not shave the area while your tattoo heals

  • Avoid direct sun exposure

  • Avoid strenuous activities or workouts

  • Avoid wearing tight and restricted clothing

  • Do not apply Neosporin, Vaseline, Bactine, or any other medicated/fragrance petroleum products

  • Do not submerge the tattoo in water (bath, hot tub, pool, sauna, salt tank, lake, river)

    •  You must wait until the tattoo is fully healed around three weeks before you can enter a body of water

Your Health & Well-Being at Gold Sparrow Tattoo

It is crucial to note that while we strive to provide comprehensive guidelines, we are not professional medical experts. The following recommendations are intended as general advice and should not replace seeking professional medical assistance. If you notice any concerning symptoms such as a rash, allergic reaction, or signs of infection, it is imperative that you do not hesitate to reach out to a healthcare professional. They will be able to assess your situation accurately and provide appropriate treatment if necessary.

Remember, everyone's body reacts differently to the tattooing process, and complications can arise despite following proper aftercare instructions. Your health and well-being should always be the top priority when it comes to caring for your tattoo.

Thank you for choosing Gold Sparrow Tattoo!

Always use clean hands when you wash your tattoo

Do not use a washcloth, loofah, or abrasive rag

Do not itch, pick, rub, or scratch the tattoo

Do not shave the area while your tattoo heals

Avoid direct sun exposure

Avoid strenuous activities or workouts

Avoid wearing tight and restricted clothing

Do not apply Neosporin, Vaseline, Bactine, or any other medicated/fragrance petroleum products

Do not submerge the tattoo in water (bath, hot tub, pool, sauna, salt tank, lake, river)

You must wait until the tattoo is fully healed around three weeks before you can enter a body of water

Always use clean hands when you wash your tattoo • Do not use a washcloth, loofah, or abrasive rag • Do not itch, pick, rub, or scratch the tattoo • Do not shave the area while your tattoo heals • Avoid direct sun exposure • Avoid strenuous activities or workouts • Avoid wearing tight and restricted clothing • Do not apply Neosporin, Vaseline, Bactine, or any other medicated/fragrance petroleum products • Do not submerge the tattoo in water (bath, hot tub, pool, sauna, salt tank, lake, river) • You must wait until the tattoo is fully healed around three weeks before you can enter a body of water