Aftercare

Your results depend as much on how you prepare and how you heal as on the appointment itself. Below are pre-care and aftercare instructions for microblading, powder and nano brows, lip blushing, and eyeliner and lash line tattooing. Follow the set that matches your service, and get in touch if anything is unclear.

Microblading, powder brows and nano brows

Before your appointment
  • DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL OR BEVERAGES CONTAINING CAFFEINE 24 hours prior to the treatment.
  • Don’t take aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, fish oil, or niacin 48–72 hours before your appointment.
  • Don’t tan or sunbathe for at least two weeks before your appointment. Having a sunburned face is a contraindication for cosmetic tattooing.
  • Any brow shaping using waxing should be performed at least 48hrs before the procedure.
  • Electrolysis treatment should be undergone no less than 5 days before the procedure.
  • AHA products and retinoids should be avoided no less than 2 weeks prior to the procedure.
  • Exfoliating treatments such as microdermabrasion should not be performed within 2 weeks prior to procedure.
  • Chemical and laser peels should be avoided no less than 6 weeks prior to procedure.
  • Botox should be avoided for 30 days prior to procedure.
After your appointment
  • DAY 1: 30 minutes after your procedure, use a wipe to thoroughly clean the tattooed area. Do not stretch the skin while wiping, but be sure to work off any lymphatic fluid or previously applied ointments. Skin is well cleaned when there are no traces of pigment left on the wipe. Wait a minute for skin to air dry, then apply a thin layer of ointment (about half a grain of rice size). Repeat this process every 3-4 hours the first 24 hours, (or as directed for your skin type).
  • DAYS 2-10: For normal/dry skin, apply a small amount of ointment as needed when the area feels tight or dry (approximately 1-3 times per day). For oilier skin, apply ointment sparingly, only if the tattooed area feels tight or dry). The tattooed area should never be greasy, and you should only ever apply enough ointment to hydrate the skin. Limit hot showers to 5 mins, or take lukewarm showers, as to not create too much steam. Wash hair at the end of your shower, so that if any water splashes on the tattooed area, you can dry off as quickly as possible. You may also use an eye shield during the shower to keep your face dry.
  • AVOID FOR 10 DAYS (OR AS LONG AS THE TATTOOED AREA IS FLAKING): Wetting the area, and ALL products, EXCEPT the products recommended by your artist. This includes MAKEUP. Avoid sweating, (including workouts and saunas), steaming, facials, sleeping on the tattooed area, (also, please use a clean pillowcase), and activities or items which may disturb the tattooed area (ie- eyelash extensions, or wearing hats or ski goggles that touch the tattooed area).
  • AVOID FOR 30 DAYS: Chemical peels, exfoliating facials, and microdermabrasion. ALWAYS AVOID: Sun bathing/direct sun exposure on the tattooed area (always wear an SPF of 30+), and creams containing regenerative factors (retinoids, glycolics, etc) on the tattooed area). Advise your laser tech of any tattooed areas before receiving laser treatments, as going over the tattooed area can destroy pigments and burn your skin. Antibiotic usage and hormone therapies may result in faster pigment fading.

 

DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH THE TATTOOED AREA AS IT IS HEALING, OR YOU WILL LOSE PIGMENT AND CAUSE SCARRING.
Consult a healthcare professional at the first sign of an infection.

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Lip blushing

Before your appointment
  • Do not work out 24 hours before procedure.
  • NO alcohol, caffeine, or stimulants 24 hours before procedure. Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee.
  • Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
  • Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before procedure.
  • Avoid Fish Oil, Primrose Oil, Prenatal Vitamins for 48 hours.
  • Discontinue Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) at least 2 weeks prior.
  • Must wait 2 months after lip fillers and 4 weeks after touch-up.
  • Wait six months after a lip implant
After your appointment
  • DAY 1: Your skin will start slowly releasing lymph fluid right after your procedure. This is a common healing process for our bodies! Wipe your lips every 1-2 hours in order to remove excess lymph and reduce any scabbing that may occur. Lips normally feel swollen, dry, chapped, tight and tender to the touch, they will feel better with each day.
    • Use wipe provided every 1-2 hours post procedure until bedtime. After your last wipe but before sleeping, apply aquaphor or a healing balm and you’re all set for day one!
      Sometimes light bruises may occur, even after the procedure is over. It is normal and will disappear after a few hours.
    • PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS A NEW TATTOO AND SHOULD BE CARED FOR LIKE AN OPEN WOUND. DO NOT OVER SATURATE WITH HEALING BALM AND DO NOT LET THE LIPS GET TOO DRIED OUT.
    • Apply after-care balm several times a day for 10 days.
  • DAY 2: The lips may still be swollen today. Make sure you keep them moisturized with Aquaphor or an aftercare balm (do not apply ice this will cause bruising).
  • Day 3-7: Keep moisturizing with aftercare balm as needed! Some flaking or peeling may occur- this is normal.

 

Every day, days 1 to 7
  • Keep the tattooed area away from water and makeup (washing your face is fine, just refrain from soaking your lips in water and no cleansers, soaps or chemicals on the lips)
  • Drink all liquids through a straw
  • Do not bite into foods (use fork/fingers)
  • Refrain from using saunas and swimming pools, sweating excessively and sunbathing.
  • Do not smoke
  • Do not peel or pick any dry skin/ scabs.
  • Keep the lips moisturized with Aquaphor or grapeseed oil only (no vaseline, antibiotic creams, neosporene, etc.)
  • During the first 4 weeks post procedure, refrain from using exfoliants, acids and anti-aging serums on the area near and around the lips.

Lash line and eyeliner tattooing

Before your appointment
  • NO FAKE LASHES or LASH EXTENSIONS – they have to be removed at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment and can not be put back on till 2 weeks after your touch up.
  • NO lash serums for at least 10 days prior, and must wait 2 weeks after touch up to continue using.
  • No lash lifts/tints at least 10 days prior, and must wait 2 weeks after touch up.
  • No Blepharitis (eyelid infection, usually caused by poor makeup removal habits and falsies)
  • Eyelid surgery needs to be a minimum of 6 months prior to receiving this service.

Surgery on actual eye itself needs a note from doctor.

After your appointment
  • Use one wipe pad every hour for the first 4 hours after your procedure and then implementing 10 days of dry healing (This means that your eyes cannot get wet at all). It would be best to wash/cleanse your face with a washcloth or wipes for these 10 days.
  • No creams or makeup directly on the eyes (including mascara)
  • Avoid sweating (no hot yoga, and the sauna for 10 days)
  • No direct sun exposure. Be sure to wear sunglasses or a wide brimmed hat if you’ll be in the sun.
  • Do NOT pick at the scabs, peel your scabs off, or scrub the area. This can result in scarring and will affect your overall retention of the pigment.
  • DAY 1:  May be some swelling by the end of the day. Clients may apply ice over clean cloth but not directly on skin.
  • DAY 2: May be some swelling, but should go down by the end of this day or the next.
  • DAY 3: Skin May feel dry, this is normal. VERY SMALL Amount of coconut or grape seed oil may be applied but very carefully and not in excess.
  • DAY 4: onward – Continue to keep area dry and free of makeup/products until scabs are gone.

 

Between Appointments, be careful not to use creams/ products that contain acids or ingredients that will lighten or exfoliate the skin.

Consult a healthcare professional at the first sign of an infection.

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