Stash,
I kept it wrapped up with saran wrap and Vaseline for 10 days (huge pain in the ass). Washed it 2-3 times a day with anti-bacterial soap and water, followed by alcohol rubs. While cleaning I needed to agitate the area evenly to ensure even scaring, the aftercare required a lot of responsibility. After all, last thing you want is an infection. After 10 days the bandaging stopped, I needed to slap it and pick scabs (evenly). Basically the aftercare is the exact opposite of everything you do to heal a tattoo, LMAO!
Personally I'm happy I didn't get huge scars, my modification artist stayed rather shallow on the cutting. Being it was a lower appendage it took longer to heal, which was a good thing.
But yeah, I have seen some pretty crazy aftercare stuff online too. Some of it just makes me shake my head. You never want a cutting to heal too fast.
I hope to see pictures of your branding. Being a guinea pig is sucky and cool at the same time, lol!
It's not a revolution, it's a lifestyle.