<span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>Day 1</strong> It looks perfect</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>Day 2</strong> Slight redness may appear around the edges as skin begins to heal</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>Day 3</strong> Scabbing starts to form, and color appears lighter</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>Day 4</strong> A whitish haze begins to form over tattoo (the worst day)</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>Day 5</strong> Flaking/shedding of whitish skin is apparently</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>Day 6</strong> Areas of hard scabbing in certain areas remain, itching</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400;”><strong>Day 7, 8, 9</strong> Starting to look normal again</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The amount of time you should leave your protective layer on will depend on a variety of factors, including the type of protective layer used, the size and location of the tattoo, and your own individual skin type. In general, however, it is recommended that you leave the protective layer on for at least 3-5 days after leaving the tattoo shop. The longer you can leave it on, the better your tattoo will heal.</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>An “ink sac” or “ink bubble” is a normal part of the healing process for a new tattoo. The sac that forms under the protective layer is filled with blood plasma, which helps to keep the tattoo area healthy and free from infection. You may think the ink is coming out of the tattoo as the liquid looks black or dark green. This is normal.</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>If you remove Saniderm too early, you may experience some irritation, redness, bleeding, seeping, and scabbing. This is because the adhesive bandage will not have had enough time to heal and protect the tattoo. If you remove it before 24 hours have passed, you may also damage your tattoo and cause permanent scarring.</span>

<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Saniderm does</span><b> not </b><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>pull ink. Ink is deposited into the skin during the tattooing process, and Saniderm does not disturb or remove any of the ink that has been inserted. The adhesive will form a protective barrier over the tattoo and keep plasma and excess ink from building up on the surface. This allows the area to heal properly and prevents any damage or extraction of the ink. You may think the ink is coming out of the tattoo as the liquid looks black or dark green. This is normal.</span>

Yes! We offer a variety of high quality products to care for your new tattoo. Tattoo aftercare is a very important factor in the end result of your tattoo appearance.

Size and placement are the biggest factors in pricing your tattoo. We can not price accurately over the internet. Most tattoos start at $100.

There is minimal pain associated with getting a tattoo. In fact, some clients have reported “I didn’t feel a thing!” Some areas are more sensitive than others.

We highly recommend that you stay out of the ocean &amp; pools for about a week after you get your tattoo.  We do offer a waterproof cover for your tattoo that will also assist in the healing process. Please tell your artist if you think you are going to be in the water shortly after your tattoo is completed.

We firmly believe that age is just a number. We have had clients of all ages get their first tattoo. Sometimes the urge hits you later than others. Don’t let your age deter you from getting what you want.

The legal age to get a tattoo in Key West is 17 with parental consent. You will have to have a parent or guardian present and they will be required to fill out a <a href=”https://www.southernmosttattoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Notarized_Minor_Consent_tattoo.pdf” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>parental consent form</a>. We can notarize the form in the shop or you can download the form below. We will not tattoo a minor’s hands, fingers, neck or face unless there are extenuating circumstances.