Before & After Care

 

Before Procedure

1. Wear your normal make up or bring your brow pencils to your consult, but you do not have to for your procedure if not on same day. Please do not wear mascara to an eyeliner procedure.
2. Limit caffeine drinks the day of prior to your procedure
3. NO Alcohol starting 24 hrs prior to your procedure 
4. NO medications (ibuprofen, aspirins) starting 48 hrs prior (Tylenol is fine), or other blood-thinning medications for seven days before and two days after any procedure. Refrain from judgment-altering drugs for at least 24 hours prior to any procedure. No medication should ever be discontinued without first consulting your physician. A skin test is offered upon request.

5. NO antibiotics: must be off at least 2 weeks
6. NO accurate medications: must be off 6 months. 
7. NO facials, wax, starting 7 days prior to your procedure. Do not resume ANY method of hair removal for at least two weeks.

8. NO chemical peels, laser treatments in the past 60 days
9. NO retinol/botox/fillers in the past 4 weeks (8 for lip fillers) and for 4 weeks following the procedure
10. No lash extensions, lash growth products in the past 4 weeks (for eye-liner procedures only)

11. No outbreaks, open wounds on the area that will be treated (lip procedures, brow procedures) 

12. NO sunburn on your face (it will make it hard to read you true undertones)Any eyelash or eyebrow tinting or eyelash curling should be done no sooner than 48 hours before, or two weeks after the procedure.

13. Any eyelash or eyebrow tinting or eyelash curling should be done no sooner than 48 hours before, or two weeks after the procedure.

14. DO NOT wear contact lenses during or within 48 hours following the eyeliner procedure. Remember to bring your glasses. You may resume wearing your contact lenses as soon as your eyes return to their pre-tattooed condition.

15. Following the eyeliner procedures, as a safety precaution, we recommend that you have someone available to accompany you or drive you home.

Since delicate skin or sensitive areas may swell slightly or redden, some clients feel it is best not to make any social plans for a day or two following any procedure. It is always best to avoid these procedures within months prior to important life events such as weddings. Procedures may take longer than expected to be complete under some circumstances.

 

After Care

Your permanent make-up has been applied with sterile, single use needles with the finest colors available.  The quality of your procedure is dependent on you giving the proper care during the healing process from this point on.  A few days of simple care will make a noticeable and permanent difference!

EYEBROWS & EYELINER: Day of Procedure: 

Every 3 hours after your procedure and before bed, gently wash with water using a slightly damp cotton ball. Gently pat off the ointment. This will prevent a thick scab from forming.  Blot dry and apply an extremely thin coat of the ointment that is provided.  Remove any excess ointment on surrounding skin.

EYEBROWS & EYELINER: 1st Day After:         

Wash daily to remove bacteria, build up of product and oils, and dead skin. (Don't worry, THIS DOES NOT REMOVE THE PIGMENT!)

  • Gently wash the area each morning and night with water and gentle soap or an unscented cleanser like Dial Soap, Cetaphil, or baby shampoo. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the area.

  • Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away.

  • To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or exfoliants. the morning, wash with soap & water again using the damp cotton ball.  Blot dry and apply a thin coat of ointment (less is more!).  Apply the ointment at least (2-3) times (very thin layer) throughout the day.  Do not use any type of make-up or foundation close to the area.

  • Be sure not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The product should be barely noticeable on the skin.

  • NEVER put the product on a wet or damp tattoo.

  • DO NOT pick at your tattoo at all, as you will remove it!

  • EYEBROWS:  2nd Day After  and until Healed:      

  • Continue to wash and apply a small amount of ointment morning and evening until area is healed. (7-10 days)

Eyes: Wipe clean with baby wipes morning and evening and apply ointment as needed until healed.


Important Reminders

  • Use a fresh pillowcase while you sleep.

  • Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.

  • No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.

  • Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week.

  • Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after the procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors.

  • Avoid long, hot showers for the first 10 days.

  • Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.

  • Avoid face-down swimming, lakes, and hot tubs for the first 10 days,

  • Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the area.

  • DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area.

Important Instructions for Showering

  • Limit your showers to 10 minutes so that you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair.

  • Your face should only be getting wet only at the end of the shower.

  • Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.

  • Can apply thick layer of ointment before shower and then carefully remover ointment after shower.

FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS AFTER PROCEDURE AND TOUCH-UP:

Absolutely avoid sun, tanning beds and wind.  Wear sunglasses when outside. No swimming in salt or chlorinated water during the healing process. If you must go into the pool briefly, put a good coating of ointment which will help repel the water. Avoid direct contact with animals contact with soil that may expose the tattoo to fertilizers etc. If you have excessive redness, swelling or tenderness or any red streaks going from your procedure site towards your heart, elevated temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site, contact your physician as the are may be infected and you may need to seek medical care.

FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE TO MAINTAIN LASTING COLOR:

The way you keep your color fresh and new is to keep it out of the sun!  Always use an SPF on the area as sun is the number one reason for premature fading.  Never use exfoliants or products meant to remove dead skin cells on the area.  Using these on the tattooed area will result in premature fading. If you use these on your face, before application coat Eyebrows with a thin coat of Chap Stick.

Some redness around the tattoo is normal. Inflammation is part of the natural healing process. 


REMEMBER!!!_______________________________________________________________  

Your brows and liner may look up to 50% darker for at least the first few days and up to a week.  This is part of tattoo healing.  They may look harsh and drawn on.  As soon as the top layer heals and flakes off, you will have the soft color and natural look that you desire….

Failure to follow these instructions may result in pigment color loss!