Before & After Care
Pre-procedure:
- Permanent makeup procedures CAN NOT be performed if you are pregnant or nursing. No exceptions.
- No chemical peels 60 days prior to your procedure.
- You must be off Actuate for at least one year prior to any permanent cosmetic procedure.
- No tanning prior to your procedure. Tanned skin will exfoliate at a faster rate and will affect the color as well as the delicate healing process.
- Please do not wear contacts to your eyeliner appointment- Bring your glasses!
- All skin care products containing hydroxy acids, retinol and lightening ingredients must be discontinued at least 2 weeks before your procedure.
- Discontinue use of lash growth serum(Latisse) for at least 30 days before your eyeliner procedure.
- Please do not wear waterproof eyeliner or false strip lashes for 2 weeks before your eyeliner procedure.
- Please remove any eyelash extensions before your eyeliner procedure. If any eyelash extensions are present at your appointment you will be rescheduled. No exceptions.
- Please avoid caffeine and alcohol for 72 hours prior to your procedure. It is also advised to avoid multivitamins, vitamin E, fish oil/omegas and aspirin/ibuprofen for 1-2 weeks prior to your procedure unless directed by your physician.
- Permanent lip color does NOT always work well on people with ethnic skin as the melanocytes (darker pigmentation) in the lips do not allow for the tattooed pigment to show up properly when healed under this darker skin tone.
Contraindications:
- There are contraindications for permanent makeup. If you have a consultation/appointment for permanent makeup and the technician does not ask you about your medical history, please consider finding another permanent makeup artist. You do not want to put yourself at risk.
- You may need medical clearance for the following: glaucoma (eyeliner procedure), high blood pressure (eyeliner procedure), skin cancer, hemophiliac, have healing disorders, on blood thinners, mitral valve disorders, some auto-immune disorders, grave's disease (eyeliner), any eye condition that you are currently under a physician's care for, insulin diabetic, allergic reactions to topical anesthetics.
Other Contraindications:
AHA's (lactic, glycolic, citric, retinoic acids) or any OTC creams/lotions used for tone correcting, anti-aging, exfoliating. Fading or discoloration can occur if these are used during the healing process.
COUMADIN : Amount of bleeding and response to topical anesthetic will determine the appointment. If excessive bleeding occurs, extra appointments may be necessary for desired outcome or procedure may not be effective.
CANCER/CHEMOTHERAPY : Doctors clearance may be necessary.
LASIK : Wait 3 months for an eyeliner procedure.
JUVEDERM or other fillers : Recommended to get permanent makeup prior to a filler or ask the RN for clearance.
BOTOX : 1- 2 months before getting permanent makeup.
EYELIFT or blepharoplasty : wait 3 months
EYELASH EXTENSIONS : wait 3 months to apply them in order for your eyeliner to completely heal. the adhesives may cause irritation even after you seem to be healed.
COLD SORES : clients must take antiviral medications prior to a lip procedure to help prevent an outbreak. Your doctor can prescribe this to you.
General Aftercare instructions:
- ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE TOUCHING THE AREA.
- Procedures may have some peeling around day 3-5. This is a normal process but will vary per individual.
- Do not pick or scratch at the healing pigment. This can result in loss of color.
- Sleeping on a clean pillowcase is recommended.
POWDER/OMBRE BROW AFTERCARE
Proper care following your procedure is important and required to achieve optimum results.
PLEASE BE PATIENT, EVERYBODY HEALS DIFFERENTLY. Keep in mind that some intensity of
color will be lost, and/or the color may heal unevenly. This is normal for some clients
depending on skin type, skin health & condition, lifestyle, medications, skin care products used
and overall body chemistry. Please follow directions:
1. Wash 1x per day (Days 1-7 days or until flaking phase has finished)
• When showering, keep your face dry until you are ready to cleanse your eyebrows. Avoid
super hot water and direct water pressure on your face. Cup the water into hands and rinse.
• Using your fingertips only, gently wash your eyebrow tattoo 1x per day with a gentle cleanser
such as cetaphil or baby wash (Nighttime is best).
• Blot dry with a clean paper towel to absorb moisture and allow to air dry.
2. Moisturize 1x per day (Days 1-7 or until flaking has finished).
• Apply a VERY THIN layer of aftercare ointment with a new Qtip on DRY skin after washing at night. Grain of rice size amount for BOTH eyebrows.
• Dry skin types may require an additional layer of ointment in the morning or mid-day ONLY if tattoo feels dry or tight.
• Continue this process until the flaking/exfoliation phase is finished. Slower healers and/or
mature skin may need ointment for up to 14 days, even after exfoliation has finished.
3. Avoid! (Days1-7 or until flaking phase has finished).
• Makeup OVER the tattoo (go around).
• Direct water pressure from shower and HOT water.
• Swimming in lakes, pools, oceans. No saunas or hot tubs.
• Pets near tattoo.
• Activities involving exposure to dust, dirt, or dander.
• Sweating, direct sunlight, hard workouts, steamy showers.
• Tinting brows for 30 days.
DAYS 1-14
• No picking, peeling or scratching whatsoever.
• Direct sun exposure (longer than a few minutes).
• Botox or facial treatments (Please wait 30 days).
Additional things to know
• Direct sun exposure and tanning beds should be avoided indefinitely as both are damaging
to the skin and both degrade color at a rapid pace.
• Always AVOID skin care products containing chemicals, acids and/or exfoliating ingredients
directly on your tattoo: Retinol, Retin A, benzoyl peroxide, lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic
acid etc. If you use these products, apply around your eyebrows.
• Signs of infection: redness, oozing, blistering, warm to the touch. If you believe you have an
infection please stop using the ointment and seek medical attention and notify me
immediately.
Trust the process! Allow the brows to heal before making assumptions. If your brows need
more attention we will focus on this at the touch up appointment.
LASHLINE TATTOO AFTERCARE
Proper care following your procedure is important and required to achieve optimum results.
PLEASE BE PATIENT, EVERYBODY HEALS DIFFERENTLY. Keep in mind that some intensity of color will be lost, and/or the color may heal unevenly. This is normal for some clients depending on skin type, skin health & condition, lifestyle, medications, skin care products used and overall body chemistry. Please follow directions:
1. Wash 1x per day (Days 1-7 days or until flaking phase has finished)
• When showering, keep your face dry until you are ready to cleanse your eyeliner. Avoid super
hot water and direct water pressure on your face. Cup the water into hands and rinse.
• Using your fingertips only, gently wash your eyeliner tattoo 1x per day with a gentle cleanser
such as cetaphil or baby wash (Nighttime is best).
• Blot dry with a clean paper towel to absorb moisture and allow to air dry.
2. Apply Aquaphor 1x per day (Days 1-7 or until flaking has finished).
• Apply a VERY THIN layer of aftercare ointment with a new Qtip on DRY skin after washing at night.
• Continue this process until flaking/exfoliation phase is finished.
• Slower healers and/or mature skin may need ointment for up to 14 days, even after
exfoliation has finished.
3. Avoid! (Days1-7 or until flaking phase has finished).
• Makeup OVER the tattoo (go around).
• Direct water pressure from shower and HOT water.
• Swimming in lakes, pools, oceans. No saunas or hot tubs.
• Pets near tattoo.
• Activities involving exposure to dust, dirt, or dander.
• Sweating, direct sunlight, hard workouts, steamy showers.
DAYS 1-14
• No picking, peeling or scratching whatsoever.
• Direct sun exposure (longer than a few minutes).
• Facial treatments (Please wait 30 days).
• Tinting lashes for 30 days.
Additional things to know
• Use a brand new mascara when wearing eye makeup again.
• Wait 30 days to use any lash serums, false eyelashes or professional lash extensions. Your
delicate eyelid area needs sufficient time to completely heal. You may experience itchiness if
these are used too early.
• Direct sun exposure and tanning beds should be avoided indefinitely as both are damaging
to the skin and both degrade color at a rapid pace.
• Always AVOID skin care products containing chemicals, acids and/or exfoliating ingredients
directly on your tattoo: Retinol, Retin A, benzoyl peroxide, lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic
acid etc. If you use these products, apply around your eyes.
• Signs of infection: redness, oozing, blistering, warm to the touch. If you believe you have an
infection please stop using the ointment and seek medical attention and notify me
immediately.
LIP BLUSH TATTOO AFTERCARE
Proper care following your procedure is important and required to achieve optimum results.
PLEASE BE PATIENT, EVERYBODY HEALS DIFFERENTLY. Keep in mind that some intensity of color will be lost, and/or the color may heal unevenly. This is normal for some clients depending on skin type, skin health & condition, lifestyle, medications, skin care products used and overall body chemistry. Please follow directions:
1. Wash 1x per day (Days 1-5 days or until flaking phase has finished)
• When showering, keep your face dry until you are ready to cleanse your lips. Avoid super hot water and direct water pressure on your face. Cup the water into hands and rinse.
• Using your fingertips only, gently wash your lip tattoo 1x per day with a gentle cleanser such as cetaphil or baby wash (Nighttime is best).
• Blot dry with a clean paper towel to absorb moisture and allow to air dry.
2. Moisturize often! (Days 1-5 or until flaking has finished).
• Apply Aquaphor any time your lips start feeling dry or tight. Keep lips moisturized at all times.
• Lips may feel chapped for up to two weeks.
• Continue this process until the flaking/exfoliation phase is finished. Slower healers and/or mature skin may need ointment for up to 14 days, even after exfoliation has finished.
3. Avoid! (Days1-7 or until flaking phase has finished).
• Makeup OVER the tattoo. Only use Aquifer.
• Direct water pressure from shower and HOT water.
• Swimming in lakes, pools, oceans. No saunas or hot tubs.
• Pets near tattoo.
• Activities involving exposure to dust, dirt, or dander.
• Sweating, direct sunlight, hard workouts, steamy showers.
DAYS 1-14
• No picking, peeling or scratching whatsoever.
• Direct sun exposure (longer than a few minutes).
• Botox, fillers or facial treatments (Please wait 30 days).
Additional things to know
• Lip swelling will differ per individual. Any swelling typically subsides within a few days.
• For the first few days, drink EVERY beverage through a straw and take very small bites of food to completely avoid contact with your lips.
• Use a damp paper towel to wipe the lips gently after eating anything.
• Be cautious with spicy, acidic and salty foods.
• Color may appear darker at first and then lighten as it heals.
• Direct sun exposure and tanning beds should be avoided indefinitely as both are damaging to the skin and both degrade color at a rapid pace.
• Always AVOID skin care products containing chemicals, acids and/or exfoliating ingredients directly on your tattoo: Retinol, benzoyl peroxide, topical acids, etc. If you use these
products, apply around your lips.
• Signs of infection: redness, oozing, blistering warm to the touch. If you believe you have an infection please stop using the ointment and seek medical attention and notify me immediately.
Trust the process! Allow the lips to heal before making assumptions. If your brows need more attention we will focus on this at the touch up appointment.
