Aftercare
Everyone heals differently, which means it may not be perfect the first session. Please be patient as it is normal to need two sessions to achieve the desired results. Your brows should start peeling after the 3rd day and finish around the 7-14th day. Sometimes it will take a bit longer to fully heal due to dry skin or sensitive skin, but not sooner than the 3rd day. If there is any redness or swelling it will dissipate within 24-48 hours. Please wait the total duration of this time as the results of the healing process will adapt accordingly to the conditions of your lifestyle. Always washed your hand before touching your eyebrows.
The day of procedure gently wipe the area with the provided wet wipes to absorb the excess lymph fluid (the clear liquid that our body produces to protect itself). **Repeat this as often as needed for the rest of the day. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymphatic fluids which means less scabbing.
The next day, wash your eyebrows twice a day for 4 days. Gently wash your eyebrows with warm water and an antibacterial soap (white bottle). (With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the eyebrows. 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.)
After you wash your brows, use a QTIP to apply a thin layer of ointment (round black jar). Too little and your brows may feel tight, itchy, and/or uncomfortable. Too much and your brows won't be able to breathe and heal naturally. Stop washing & do not use any ointment after the 4 days.
Use the shower shield provided in your Aftercare to protect your eyebrows in the shower. Take bath, wash your hair less and keep your face away from the shower head. Avoid being in the shower for more than 10 mins for 10 days.
Do not scrub, rub or pick at the epithelial crust that forms. Allow it to flake off naturally up to the 14-21 days of healing.
DO NOT use any products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or exfoliants.
Avoid recreational water activities such as saunas, hot steam showers, swimming.
No Makeup on the brow area until the area is fully healed (10-14 days).
Avoid direct sun exposure for at least TWO weeks. (Avoid Tanning beds for at least 4 Weeks)
Please avoid exercise for at least 2 weeks. The salt produced by sweating will prematurely fade your eyebrows.
Try to sleep on your back for the next 2 weeks to avoid rubbing your eyebrows on the pillowcase.
* Allergic Reaction or Infection: It is rare, but there is a chance of allergic reaction or Infection. If there are any type of irritation, rash, or bumps stop using the ointment. You might be allergic or using too much of the ointment. At any time, you are uncomfortable, please visit your physician for further information.
What's Normal?
Swelling, itching, scabbing, light bruising and dry tightness. Too dark and slightly uneven appearance. After 3-7 days the darkness will fade and once swelling dissipates unevenness usually disappears. The follow-up touch up is highly recommended as any concerns can be addressed.
Color change or color loss. As the procedure area heals the color will lighten and sometimes seem to disappear. This is normal. The procedure area has to be completely healed before we can address any concerns. This takes at least four weeks.
Immediately After:
The area will feel a bit sore and will look quite intense. There may be some swelling and minor bruising that only lasts for 1-2 days. Applying ice can reduce bruising and swelling.
The day of treatment:
Fluids will leak from the tattoo to form scabs. You do not want these fluids to sit on your tattoo and form these scabs. You will want to wipe your tattoo every hour with a wet cotton round and pat the area dry to ensure no fluids sit and form scabs. When you wipe, you will see the color coming off onto the cotton round, this is normal. You may ice the skin if it is feeling tender or swollen after the procedure. Wrap an ice pack or a Ziplock of ice in a napkin and place it on the area for as long as desired. After each hour you wipe, reapply the ointment given.
Day 2-5:
Do not touch your tattoo with dirty fingers, remember it is an opened and healing wound. An infection could possibly ruin the tattoo. Don’t get your tattoo too wet for too long. It will make the scabs soggy and easier to fall off prematurely. Remember, you want to keep the scabs on for as long as you can, let them fall off naturally.
Moisturize as often as possible with the recommended or provided ointment. Do not sleep on your face to avoid lifting your scabs prematurely and make sure you’re sleeping on a clean pillowcase to avoid infection. Avoid harsh cleansers, creams, makeup, or any other products on the treated area until all the scabs have naturally fallen off. These things can jeopardize the healing of the tattoo.
Don’t pick, scratch, or bite off the scabs. Let the scabs fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring, loss of pigment, or an infection. Do not expose your tattoo to UV rays or tanning beds for 4 weeks after the procedure. These things can alter the appearance of your tattoo dramatically. Do not sweat on the tattoo until all the scabs have come off naturally. Sweat will take the pigment from your tattoo. If you sweat on them, dab it off immediately. Do not get anything too spicy or with too much citrus. Be careful when eating not to rub any scabs off and try to drink through a straw.
After Scabbing Phase:
Once the scabs have completely fallen off, you may apply makeup over the area and return to your normal routine. Note that after the scabs come off your tattoo may have a milky/grey hue to it. This just means that the surface skin is healed but the underneath layers still need time to heal. The complete healing process takes 6 weeks. In 6 weeks, the true and final color of the tattoo will show. It is only after 6 weeks that a touchup to the tattoo can be done. Please note that your tattoo will be softer and not as crisp when healed. Note that results will vary with each individual and are extremely dependent on your skin and how you care for it during healing. It may take more than one session to achieve your desired result.
Once Fully Healed:
It is strongly recommended that you do not use any of the following on your tattoo: Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic acid, Apple cider vinegar, Vitamin E and C, and Retinol. These products can lighten or fade your tattoo faster. We also recommended wearing sunscreen as the UV rays will deteriorate the pigment and lighten or fade the tattoo faster as well. Saltwater and chlorine can also deteriorate the pigment faster as well. Rinse with water after contact.
This treatment does fade after 1-3 years depending on your skin and lifestyle. Touch ups are necessary to maintain the longevity and overall beauty of your tattoo. If you have oily skin, an iron deficiency, or a very strong immune system, your pigment will not last as long and will not heal as crisp as others.
LIPS- Typical Effects
Day 1: Swelling, tender, heavy thick lipstick look with a reddish brick color affect.
Day 2: Slight swelling, reddish and tender with a slight metallic flavor.
Day 3: Less swelling, thicker texture, sore, hot feeling before exfoliation with an orange color affects.
Day 4: Exfoliation begins -very chapped lips.
Day 5: Very chapped but almost finished with first chapping stage.
Day 6: A soft rich color begins to appear.
Day 7-13: Lip color disappears and the “frosty” chapping stage begins as a whitish/grayish haze on the lips.
Day 14: Color blooms from within more and more each day until day 21.
Day 21: Healing complete; the color you see is the color you have. Your lips will remain a bit dry for a month or two, use a good lip balm and they will return to normal, but with full color!
Clean contacts can be worn 72 hours after the procedure.
Do not use makeup, cleanser or wash your eyes, mineral oil or heavy cream, especially glycolic. Do not dye, perm or use an eyelash curler for 2 weeks. Do not use mascara until all scabbing has falling off.
Eyes maybe swollen for a couple days like you have been crying. Do not be concerned if your lid has a slight pink or redness immediately following the procedure.
EYELINER- Typical Effects
Day 1: Swollen like you has been crying, with a heavier eye makeup look.
Day 2: Swollen, usually for only a few hours after waking up, with the heavier eye makeup look continuing.
Day 3: Swelling decreases with a tight feeling. The pigments begin to lift away from the skin.
Day 4: There is a “pinching” feeling. Some itching is normal as the skin begins to flake. DO NOT PICK AT IT.
Day 5: Blinking movements of the eye usually remove all pigment by this day. Color is somewhat grayish and will take a few more days to clarify to full color.