Well the tape is off now. I left it on for 24 hours then it had to go. It was a pain to take off (literally) and I feel better now that it’s gone. Although the tattoo looks great and doesn’t seem to look better or worse than having a bandage on for two hours then remove, clean, and apply A&D method; I’m going to ask my artist not to put the tape on again when I go back next week. I’m still not sure why artists use this stuff. It seems to me that it delays the start of the healing process by keeping all that plasma and blood trapped under the tape. Maybe someone smarter than me can explain the logic behind this “Tatu Derm”.

He did give me an aftercare instruction sheet and it corresponded with what he told me. I can’t say for sure, but what I have on my arm looks exactly like this stuff:
http://www.tatuyou.com/index.html

I confirmed that they meant 3 days before I left the shop. I thought 3 days seemed too long as well, but like I said, they are the professionals, and I hate going against their instructions. I just want to do what’s best for the tattoo and of course my body. Maybe I’ll give it a full 24 hours and then peel off the tape. :confused: