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Thanks everyone. That’s really helpful advice 🙂. After two days on antibiotics, it’s already looking a bit better I think. I’m being super super careful and diligent. Fingers crossed xx

The manufacturer states not to put anything under the bandage. I wouldn't do it. While removal wasn't super easy, I didn't find it painful. I keep my original bandage on for 7 days per my artist's instructions, so by the time I remove it's healed and maybe less tender. To remove I get in the shower, let hot water hit it for a bit, and start from the bottom up. You pull the bandage down to break the seal, and work your way up. My skin isn't even that red upon removal. This was immediately after removing the saniderm after my last tattoo.

Based on that artist's work I'd go for something ornamental, japanese or old school and I'd stay away from portraits. From what's on his page, he's strong with floral elements so you can also bet on that. If you need inspiration, check a few examples of flower tattoos. Good luck with your ink!

We had a client from another shop call us in tears this morning because she was confused about their complicated saniderm instructions, she thought she was going to ruin her tattoo... explained to her the simple time tested rules of healing and she calmed down. I felt bad for her... Also, I've used Saniderm before and i had a reaction to it... thankfully the rash was only around the edges of the saniderm and not on my actual tattoo.

nope ! I wouldn't put anything on the skin under the dermal film,that would be defeating the purpose of the film.

I had an actual infected tattoo. Trust me when I tell you that yours looks fine. 🙂

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The bubbles are perfectly fine and normal. You are capturing normal body fluids and keeping foreign material from getting into where those fluids are emanating from . . . except when you pop bubbles WHICH YOU SHOULD NOT DO!