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AFTERCARE

Everything you need to know about healing your new beautiful ink.

WHAT TO EXPECT (Brows, Lips, Areola, Scalp)

DAY 1

Any redness or swelling will subside.

DAY 4-6

Color retention will look very minimal.

DAY 2

Tattoo will appear slightly darker than day one.

DAY 7-10

Peeling is typically completely done retention is still minimal.

DAY 3-5

Tattoo will begin to look patchy and peel.

DAY 14-40

Color is coming back! Skin turnover time/cycle is complete. Tattoo is considered fully healed.

AREOLA AFTERCARE

Aftercare Instructions with Tegaderm

Wear Tegaderm till shower time/bedtime. Before showering, gently remove Tegaderm and allow water (not hot) to run over Areolas.

Towel dry around breast avoiding freshly tattooed areolas. Allow to air dry 3 minutes and apply new Tegaderm. You will leave this on for 7 days.

After 7 days, gently remove Tegaderm and gently cleanse with mild soap your areolas.

Please allow areolas to completely air dry topless for 45 mins.

You may apple ointment/lotion as needed to relieve dryness

For NON ADHESIVE Aftercare

Please continue wearing the nonstick pads that were placed on you during your appointment. You will remove these pads first thing in the morning. If your pads do not fall off on their own, please wear them in the shower and allow them to fill with water making it easier for them to fall off without pulling on your skin.

Gently cleanse your areolas with mild soap. Once out of the shower, pat dry and allow to air dry for 3 mins.

Apply a dime sized amount of Aquaphor on each areola and apply a new non stick pad. You will follow these exact steps for 2 more days.

On the final day, after cleansing in the shower, please sit topless and allow to air dry for 45 mins. Pads and Aquaphor are no longer needed.

Please avoid submerging your areolas for the next 10 days, including pools, spas, saunas, jacuzzi, etc.

Over the next 1-1.5 weeks expect to scab, this is normal, you may apply ointment/lotion as needed to relieve the dryness.

If you are planning on having an MRI or chemical peel, please inform them you had an iron oxide cosmetic tattoo.

Should you have any questions or concerns please reach out to me Andrea (626) 733-3233

BROW AFTERCARE

For the first 24-48 hours if you see lymphatic fluid (looks like brows are sweating), please dab with a clean paper towel, do not rub.

You will begin washing your brows with cold water and mild cleanser in the sink (do not wash in your warm/hot shower) beginning night 1. Wash your brows day and night. After each wash please lightly apply provided ointment with a clean finger or Q-tip. You will continue this for 7 days.

Disposable visors are provided to prevent shampoo/conditioner on brows in the shower. Visors are only needed the first 3 days.

Do not apply any makeup directly on treated area until you are fully healed.

Do not sleep on your side or stomach.

You may experience peeling or crusting, do not force the removal by picking or scratching! Doing so will cause scarring, infection, and/or pigment loss.

During your touchup we can make adjustments such as going darker and/or thicker.

Avoid hot/steamy showers, sun exposure, pools/beaches, saunas, jacuzzies, working out, contact with animals near procedure site, and gardening until you are healed.

Avoid Retin A, glycolic acids, aloe, and vitamin E products directly on the treated area.

If you are planning on having an MRI or chemical peel, please inform them you had an iron oxide cosmetic tattoo. Laser treatments near treated area can cause pigment to turn black, avoid the treated area.

If you are experiencing, fever, redness, tenderness, or puss of any kind, please seek medical care.

After you have healed, use a good sunscreen daily to prevent premature fading.

Failure to follow these instructions will most likely affect the final outcome of your procedure. All permanent make-up procedures are a two-step process.

SCALP AFTERCARE

Since you've washed your hair/scalp the night before or morning of your appointment, no need to wash the night of your appointment.

The following day you may wash your hair/scalp, wash gently and avoid hot water, warm water is ok. Avoid washing with finger nails on tattooed area.

Expect scalp to peel looking similar to dandruff on the scalp.

Avoid hot/steamy showers, sun exposure, pools/beaches, saunas, jacuzzies, working out, contact with animals near procedure site, and gardening until you are healed.

Avoid Retin A, glycolic acids, aloe, and vitamin E products directly on the treated area.

If you are planning on having an MRI or chemical peel, please inform them you had an iron oxide cosmetic tattoo. Laser treatments near treated area can cause pigment to turn black, avoid the treated area.

If you are experiencing, fever, redness, tenderness, or puss of any kind, please seek medical care.

After you have healed, use a good sunscreen daily to prevent premature fading.

Do not pick, pull, or force the removal of the scabs or flakes. Doing so can cause, scarring, infection, and loss of pigment.

LIP AFTERCARE

After you leave, apply clean ice packs every 10-15, minutes for the first 2-3 hours to reduce swelling.

During the 1st day remove lymph and blood to prevent the formation of a scab by dabbing (do not rub) with a moistened cotton pad every hour and applying provided ointment.

If any form of redness, tenderness, drainage, fever, or rash occurs, please contact your healthcare provider immediately!

No soap, shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or any type of cleanser on the treated area for 7 days as they are meant to remove foreign substances which is detrimental to the bonding process.

Do not let the area dry out, must be moist at all times. Absolutely no rubbing or scrubbing. Do not apply any makeup on the treated area.

Apply ointment generously upon waking, bedtime, washing of adjacent areas, and brushing your teeth.

Until you’ve completely peeled drink everything through a straw and try to eat foods you can cut into small pieces and pass through your mouth without touching the treated area. Before brushing your teeth apply a thick layer of ointment.

Avoid hot/steamy showers, sun exposure, pools/beaches, saunas, jacuzzies, working out, contact with animals near procedure site, and gardening until you are healed.

Avoid Retin A, glycolic acids, aloe, and vitamin E products directly on the treated area for 30 days.

If you are planning on having an MRI or chemical peel, please inform them you had an iron oxide cosmetic tattoo. Laser treatments can cause pigment to turn black, avoid the treated area.

If you are experiencing, fever, redness, tenderness, or puss of any kind, please seek medical care.

Do not pick, pull, or force the removal of the scabs or flakes. Doing so can cause, scarring, infection, and loss of pigment.

Failure to follow these instructions will most likely affect the final outcome of your procedure. All permanent make-up procedures are a two-step process.

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