FOR ALL SERVICES, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
2 weeks before your appointment:
DO NOT get the following treatment:
Botox or other fillers
Chemical Peels
Laser treatments
7 days before your appointment:
DO NOT be exposed to heavy sunlight, especially sunburn. Your skin should not be in the process of healing before procedure
DO NOT pluck, wax, thread or receive any hair removal services. This can also trigger the skin healing process and should be avoided!
DO NOT use Retinol / Retin-A or other anti aging/ acne creams
DO NOT apply any serum containing acid
48 hours prior to your appointment:
DO NOT take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen, omega-3, unless medically necessary (Tylenol or Acetaminophen is okay!
24 hours prior to your appointment:
DO NOT drink alcohol 24 hours before the procedure.
DO NOT drink coffee or anything with caffeine before the procedure. The following restrictions are to ensure your skin is in the best possible condition for an amazing procedure.
Immediately After: With a clean dry tissue pat your brows gently to get rid of any lympth fluid or blood that may become present every 2-hours. Please to not rub only pat. Before bed wash the brows gently with water and antibacterial soap, pat dry them completely dry and apply a small amount of A &D or aquaphor only(rice size).
Day: Wash the brows morning and night, pat dry them and apply a small amount of ointment for the last time.
Day 3-10: Keep your brow area dry and untouched (no water).
Do not apply any brow make up and be mindful of skin care product application in the surrounding area. (anti aging products are a definite no!)
Avoid water at all costs, this includes sweat from exercise and when you shower.
What to expect: Color will appear dark and may seem red - this is normal and temporary. Shape can appear uneven as the scabbing may pull and/or distort the skin in the surrounding area.
Brows may become itchy and flaky, although it may be tempting, do not pick! Prematurely removing scabs may pull pigment away - Allow your skin to heal on its own terms.
Melanin rich clients may experience temporary hypo-pigmentation after peeling. Although uncommon, it is a normal response to trauma. As your skin continues to heal, the color will “bloom” and become more visible.
Afterwards: Each persons body heals differently. Your fresh tattoo may appear light at first. As your skin continues the healing process, the color will bloom and become more visible. The true color of your new tattoo will be best viewed around the 6 week mark. It is important to remember that this is a two step process. Any areas that need to be adjusted will be addressed at the touch up, patience is key!
In some cases, additional sessions are necessary to achieve the desired results.
Long term: Your tattoo is an investment and will require continued care. Anti-aging products, exfoliation treatments and sun/UV exposure will lighten your tattoo. It is important to wear sun screen and to tell your skin care professional to stay clear of the tattooed area. Additionally, clients with oily skin, iron deficient or have other skin issues, may see fading more quickly. Refresh appointments are necessary to maintain color and detail.
Immediately After:
Lips may appear swollen and feel tender - this is temporary and can last up to 48 hours. Apply A&D or Aquaphor only every couple of hours as soon as you feel the lips getting very dry.
-Avoid spicy food, alcoholic beverages, hot and colored liquids for the first 24 hours
Days 2-7: keep lips hydrated with ointment. Always use a fresh applicator brush or clean hands when touching your lips.
-During this time, your lips may feel slightly textured and appear dark in color.
-Do no pick or bite any scabs.
-Avoid excessive amounts of water, including sweat from exercise and water from the shower.
-Do not apply makeup or skin care products directly on or around the area.
Afterwards: Each persons body heals differently. Your fresh tattoo may appear light at first. As your skin continues the healing process, the color will bloom and become more visible. The true color of your new tattoo will be best viewed around the 6 week mark. This is a two step process. Any areas that are light or patchy, will be addressed at the touch up.
Long term: Your tattoo is an investment and will require continued care. Anti-aging products, exfoliation treatments and sun/UV exposure will lighten your tattoo. It is important to wear sun screen and to tell your skin care professional to stay clear of the tattooed area. Additionally, clients with oily skin, iron deficient or have other skin issues, may see fading more quickly. Refresh appointments are necessary to maintain color and detail.
Immediately After:
Eyes may appear red and swollen and may last 1-2 days (For most, it will appear as though you have cried) A cold pack may be applied for up to 10 mins to ease any discomfort.
Days 2-10: Keep the area dry and be careful to avoid any excessive amounts of water, including sweat from exercise.
Do not apply any eye makeup, cleansers, lotions/creams or any ointments for the duration of this period.
You may see some scabbing, flaking and peeling. This can appear like mascara flakes or stuck on eyelash glue. Do not pick or scratch. Picking can attribute to loss of color and definition.
Afterwards: Each person body heals differently. Your fresh tattoo may appear light at first. As your skin continues the healing process, the color will bloom and become more visible. The true color of your new tattoo will be best viewed around the 6 week mark. This is a two step process. Any areas that are light or patchy, will be addressed at the touch up.In some cases, additional sessions are necessary to achieve the desired results.
Long term: Your tattoo is an investment and will require continued care. Anti-aging products, exfoliation treatments and sun/UV exposure will lighten your tattoo. It is important to wear sun screen and to tell your skin care professional to stay clear of the tattooed area. Additionally, clients with oily skin, iron deficient or have other skin issues, may see fading more quickly. Refresh appointments are necessary to maintain color and detail.
FRECKLES & BEAUTY MARKS
Immediately After:
Immediate area will appear red and possibly a little swollen. This is temporary and typically subsides in a short time. About 1-2 hours after your appointment, use the sterile wipe included in your aftercare kit to wipe your face or area that was tattooed.
Next 1-2 weeks:
Freckles will appear dark in color and slightly raised from the surface. Refrain from using soap or harsh movements like rubbing on your face. Gently splash lukewarm water over the tattooed areas twice a day and pat dry with a clean towel. If you got a small amount of freckles, you may use a cleanser or wipe on areas that have not been tattooed as long as there is no drip down onto a tattooed area. You will receive blotting papers in your aftercare kit that will help maintain oil control throughout the day during this time.
Keep face out of direct sun and water. No swimming, saunas or excessive exercise that may induce heavy sweating during this time.
No makeup or skincare products EXCEPT a gentle, unscented moisturizer (cetaphil, nivea, etc…)
You will continue this process until all freckle scabs have fallen off.
Afterwards: Each person body heals differently. Your freshly healed tattoo may appear light at first. As your skin continues the healing process, the color will bloom and become more visible. The true color of your new tattoo will be best viewed around the 6 week mark. This is a two step process. It is normal and expected for some freckles to have fallen out or healed too light. Any areas that may need to be added to will be done at your touch up.
Long term: Your tattoo is an investment and will require continued care. Anti-aging products, exfoliation treatments and sun/UV exposure will lighten your tattoo. It is important to wear sun screen and to tell your skin care professional to stay clear of the tattooed area. Additionally, clients with oily skin, iron deficient or have other skin issues, may see fading more quickly. Refresh appointments are necessary to maintain color and detail.
HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW THE HEALING PROCESS MAY LOOK LIKE FOR BROWS:
BEFORE - Clients eyebrows before procedure
DAY 3 - Brows will start developing a layer of scab, continue keeping your brows dry and clean.
DAY 4 - The scab is starting to feel thigh and itchy, start applying a light layer of ointment. Apply a rice grain amount of aftercare ointment (Aquaphor) on each eyebrow with a cotton swab and clean hands, spread a VERY THIN layer of the ointment across the treated area every morning and night. Brows should not appear greasy, glossy or shiny, if so you used too much, as this can suffocate the skin and delay healing. Never apply ointment on wet or damp tattoos. Continue ointment until your brows are no longer scabbing.RIGHT AFTER - Brows appear bold and have redness as well, the intensity of redness can vary for each individual. They may feel tender and appear uneven. Keep clean and dry, do not touch your eyebrows!
DAY 7 - The beginning stages of scabs peeling off, do not touch scabs! Avoid picking or scratching as it can pull off scabs prematurely and cause patchy results or scarring.
DAY 12 - Scabs are done peeling, brows look light after peeling process. The lightness can vary for each individual
DAY 14 - Brows are safe from water. Clients may return to normal skincare routines. Brows will appear very light, after scabs come off, every week up to 6 weeks color will continue to surface and brows will get darker.
DAY 30 - At this stage the color of brows are complete and all redness is gone. Brows have fully healed. Now time for a touch-up to make any needed adjustments. Please keep in mind everyone's differently some heal nice and even first session before touch like client above some heal a little patchy which is completely normal. That is why permanent makeup is always a 2 step process.
