Aftercare Instructions
- Avoid all washing and contact with water for 24 hours following your session. Keep your brows dry as best as possible. ONLY touch your eyebrows with CLEAN fingers/items. A fresh pillow case is recommended.
- After 24 hours you will clean the area twice a day, morning and night with a gentle face wash or antibacterial soap and water with your fingertips. Make bubbles on your fingers 1st and lightly dab (do not rub hard) brows with soap rinse gently as you see fit. Carefully pat dry brows & promptly apply a RICE SIZED amount of After Inked Tattoo aftercare (Provided). DO NOT use anything except After Inked Tattoo aftercare on your brows!
- DO NOT wash your brows in the shower, wait 15-20 minutes after your shower to wash.
- DO NOT apply any other products to the area such as Vaseline, neosporin, cetaphil, etc.
- Follow above instructions for 7-10 days following procedure. You do not need to over use your After Inked Tattoo aftercare, a rice sized amount/thin layer 2x a day the first 10 days will suffice.
- DO NOT PICK YOUR FLAKES, they must fall off naturally. Premature removal of flaking/scabbing will develop scar tissue and damage your skin. If you have excessive sweating, you may gently wash additional times if needed.
Most normal activities can be resumed immediately. It is recommended that heavy exercise and/or sweat inducing activity be delayed for up to 7 days. Keep a tissue nearby thereafter until fully healed (2 weeks). Sweat will damage your retention the first week, be vigilant and avoid prolonged outdoor time as best as possible.
Keep bath and shower times short. Avoid direct shower spray on your eyebrows. Avoid excessive steam. Recreational water activities where your brow area will become submerged or wet, such as swimming, should be completely avoided for 2 weeks.
Avoid ALL makeup and skin care products on the brow area the first two weeks, makeup can skew your pigment color as well as create a risk for infection. After 2 weeks you may lightly pencil/powder if needed before touch up.
The sun DRASTICALLY affects the lifetime of your art between refreshes. Fading is quickened with sun exposure. STAY OUT OF THE SUN, if you must be out wear a hat and sunscreen. Sunscreen your brows!!! (no SUN or sunscreen for at least the first 2 weeks. Your brows are healing with fresh new skin, avoid the sun and adding any chemicals or products for a minimum of 2 weeks and until your touch up as best as possible)
Your procedure will begin to oxidize (begin to turn darker and darker) immediately after and during the next 3-4 days. Do not be alarmed. The color will lighten as the skin heals.
Fading and loss of pigment may occur after your procedure while healing. Some flaking off of the pigment may occur on some skin types. This is NORMAL, it is a requirement of this permanent makeup procedure to have a follow up/ touch up procedure within 6-8 weeks. Your artwork is NOT complete until both procedures have been performed and healed. TRUST THE PROCESS!
- Sun – Acne medications
- Skin exfoliants – Creams containing Retinol
- Peels of any kind – Heavy exfoliating
- RULE OF THUMB: Anything that is acidic or will exfoliate your skin sooner than it naturally would will help fade your brows. How long your cosmetic tattoos last now depends on YOU.
This is a 2-step process. Oily skin types and smokers may see fading between their color refreshes quicker. In some cases, a third session may be needed initially, must be within 12 weeks from your 2nd session.
- For the first 24 hours keep your eyeliner clean and dry. Avoid all washing and contact with water for 24 hours following your session. Keep your eye area dry as best as possible. Do not rub or scratch your eyes.
- After 24 hours you will clean the area twice a day, morning and night with a gentle face wash or antibacterial soap and water with your fingertips. Make bubbles on your fingers 1st and lightly dab (do not rub hard) with soap rinse gently as you see fit. Carefully pat dry with a clean towel or paper towel.
- Follow above instructions for 7-10 days following procedure.
- DO NOT PICK YOUR FLAKES, they must fall off naturally. Premature removal of flaking/scabbing will develop scar tissue and damage your skin. If you have excessive sweating, you may gently wash additional times if needed.
Most normal activities can be resumed immediately. It is recommended that heavy exercise and/or sweat inducing activity be delayed for up to 7 days. Keep a tissue nearby thereafter until fully healed (2 weeks). Sweat will damage your retention the first week, be vigilant and avoid prolonged outdoor time as best as possible.
Keep bath and shower times short. Avoid direct shower spray on your eyeliner. Avoid excessive steam. Recreational water activities where your eyeliner area will become submerged or wet, such as swimming, should be completely avoided for 2 weeks.
Avoid ALL makeup and skin care products on your eyes for the first two weeks, makeup can skew your pigment color as well as create a risk for infection. After 2 weeks you may use eye makeup. ***NOTE you must use a new mascara or eyeliner after your eyeliner heals
The sun DRASTICALLY affects the lifetime of your art between refreshes. Fading is quickened with sun exposure. STAY OUT OF THE SUN, if you must be out, wear a hat and sun glasses.
Fading and loss of pigment may occur after your procedure while healing. Some flaking off of the pigment may occur on some skin types. This is NORMAL, it is a requirement of this permanent makeup procedure to have a follow up/ touch up procedure within 6-8 weeks. Your artwork is NOT complete until both procedures have been performed and healed. TRUST THE PROCESS!
This is a 2-step process. Oily skin types and smokers may see fading between their color refreshes quicker. In some cases, a third session may be needed initially, must be within 12 weeks from your 2nd session.
Lips are a very sensitive area. Expect treated areas to be tender for the next few days. Your lips may be swollen or have a discharge of interstitial fluid and blood for at least 12 hours post procedure. Gently dab off excess interstitial fluid from the procedure area with a clean tissue and distilled water or bottled water. Remember that you should wipe off the interstitial fluid to avoid getting a thick crust.
Your lip color will be much darker for 1-7 days post procedure. The true color will not be visible for 4 weeks post procedure and for each color refresher.
Tissue heals at different levels and duration. Some people heal within 7 days for the outer layer and up to 4 weeks for the inner layer.
Keep lips moisturized post procedure using Aquaphor, Lip Balm, Grapeseed oil, or After- Inked ointment (provided).
Avoid eating spicy food and drinking directly from the cup (use a straw).
Be very careful when brushing your teeth and try to avoid getting toothpaste on your lips.
DO NOT lick your lips as it will cause the pigments to fall off.
DO NOT peal or pick at your lips as it will cause scarring.
DO NOT touch the healing pigmentated area with your fingers. Touching the treated area with your fingers, unclean cotton swabs, old products or other, may result in infection. If you need to touch the area, use a clean cotton swab.
No sauna, jacuzzi, steam, exercise hot yoga, swimming in chlorine pools or in the ocean till the area is completely healed after initial procedure or color refreshers.
DO NOT expose your face to the sun until the procedure area has healed. Do not wear makeup on the treated area until it has healed (7-14 days). You might cause an infection or otherwise damage the permanent makeup.
DO NOT USE any lightening and peeling products that contain AHA’s, Vitamin A, Retinol A, Glycolic/Lactic Acids on the treated area; it will fade your tattoo/permanent makeup prematurely.
If you resume the Retin-A, Retinol, or Retinoids after the 30 days, the continued use will fade your permanent makeup prematurely.
History of cold sores need to use an anti-viral medications 1000mg L-lysine or (Zovirax, Valtrex, Acyclovir) 5 days prior and 5 days post lip procedure to minimize the risk of an outbreak. Treatment cannot be performed if there is an active outbreak. Please speak with your health provider prior to the procedure.
NOTE: After the outer layer has fully healed and scabs have all peeled off, lips will be 40-60% lighter. Do not use creams that contain acids or ingredients that will lighten or exfoliate the skin.
This is a 2-step process. Oily skin types and smokers may see fading between their color refreshes quicker. In some cases, a third session may be needed initially, must be within 12 weeks from your 2nd session.