AFTERCARE

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Your cosmetic tattoo will appear more dark, bold, and defined when they are first done. They will soften & fade in boldness and "shrink" a bit in size. Patience is key!

Fading will happen to each procedure and we do not have control over your body's healing process or skin's ability to hold pigment. You may still need to pencil in your brows after you're healed. You must do your part on all things listed above to ensure the most optimal results. To preserve the skin, annual touch ups will not be done any sooner than 1 year from your last procedure. Each time a procedure is done, scar tissue is made, causing retention to be less and less each time the procedure is done. It is important to me to maintain the integrity of your skin as best as possible.

EYEBROWS

2 hours after the procedure, clean the treated area with water and a damp cotton ball. Pat dry with a clean paper towel. Blot throughout the rest of the day with a clean paper towel to absorb any lymph fluid. This prevents larger flakes from forming later on, which ultimately makes healing easier and more pleasant.

Starting the night of the procedure, wash the treated area gently in circular motions with a fragrance free, gentle soap or cleanser and pat dry. Be sure to rinse all soap off. I recommend Dove, Dial, or Cetaphil.
You will do this morning and night for the next 14 days.

​For 14 days following the procedure:
​-No swimming, sun, or tanning.
​- No makeup on the treated area.
​- Avoid exercise and sweating.
​- Avoid sleeping on the face.
​- Avoid direct showering on the face. Always pat dry after showering.
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​Let scabbing/flaking naturally fall off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss.

WHAT TO EXPECT
(please note that this timeline is estimated) 

DAY 1-2: IT IS DARK!
Your tattoo is darker, bolder, and more solid than your healed result will be.
There may be minimal swelling and redness.

Day 3-5: IT IS SUPER ITCHY AND DRY!
Your tattoo may begin to itch and the pigment may appear raised.
The tattoo will start to flake and get dry. DO NOT TOUCH.

Day 7-10: IT IS FLAKING AND FALLING OFF!
Your tattoo will be dry for a few days. Wait it out and let flaking naturally fall off. DO NOT PICK!

Day 10-14: IT'S GONE!
Once all the dead skin has fallen off, the tattoo may seem light, faded, patchy, and as if you've lost a lot of color. 
This is normal. 

Day 14-28: IT'S COMING BACK!
The tattoo will slowly take on more color during this time period. PATIENCE IS KEY!
You must give it the full 6 week duration to heal to see the final color outcome.
At this point you may wear a lightweight makeup (something easy to wipe off) before your second session.
Gentle washing after this point is okay.

COMPLETE HEALING TIME IS 6 WEEKS

Please keep in mind that this is a two step process and is not complete without your follow up session.
Any fine adjustments will be made at your second appointment.

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LASH ENHANCEMENT EYELINER

2 hours after the procedure, clean the treated area with water and a damp cotton ball/qtip and get all remaining ointment off. Pat dry with a clean paper towel and run a dry q-tip over the tattoo. Apply a fresh layer of ointment.

Starting the night of the procedure, remove ointment and wash the treated area gently with fragrance free, gentle soap or cleanser and q-tips. Run the q-tip through your lash line and make sure to rinse all soap off well. Run a clean, wet q-tip through the lash line to ensure all soap is removed. Pat dry.
You will do this morning and night for the next 14 days.

I recommend cool compresses for the first few days to ease swelling. Ice with a barrier towel, 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off, for no more than an hour.

​For 14 days following the procedure:
​-No swimming, sun, or tanning.
​- No makeup on the treated area.
​- Avoid exercise and sweating.
​- Avoid sleeping on the face.
​- Avoid direct showering on the face. Always pat dry after showering.
​
​Let scabbing/flaking naturally fall off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss.

WHAT TO EXPECT
(please note that this timeline is estimated) 

DAY 1-2: IT IS DARK!
Your tattoo is darker, bolder, and more solid than your healed result will be.
There may be minimal swelling and redness.

Day 3-5: IT IS SUPER ITCHY AND DRY!
Your tattoo may begin to itch and the pigment may appear raised.
The tattoo will start to flake and get dry. DO NOT TOUCH.

Day 7-10: IT IS FLAKING AND FALLING OFF!
Your tattoo will be dry for a few days. Wait it out and let flaking naturally fall off. DO NOT PICK!

Day 10-14: IT'S GONE!
Once all the dead skin has fallen off, the tattoo may seem light, faded, patchy, and as if you've lost a lot of color. 
This is normal. 

Day 14-28: IT'S COMING BACK!
The tattoo will slowly take on more color during this time period. PATIENCE IS KEY!
You must give it the full 6 week duration to heal to see the final color outcome.
At this point you may wear makeup before your second session.

COMPLETE HEALING TIME IS 6 WEEKS

Please keep in mind that this is a two step process and is not complete without your follow up session.
Any fine adjustments will be made at your second appointment.

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LIP TINT

Clean lips every hour for the first day. After each cleansing, apply a liberal amount of ointment provided to keep lips moist. Starting the first night, you will clean lips morning and night with gentle, fragrance free soap for 14 days.

For the first five days:
Avoid touching lips with food and drinks. Use a straw to drink and a fork to place food into your mouth. Do not bite directly into food.
Avoid spicy foods and alcohol.
No kissing.
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Keep moist with ointment provided at all times, for 28 days.

​For 14 days following the procedure:
​-No swimming, sun, or tanning.
​- No makeup on the treated area.
​- Avoid exercise and sweating.
​- Avoid sleeping on the face.
​- Avoid direct showering on the face. Always pat dry after showering.
​
​Let scabbing/flaking naturally fall off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss.

WHAT TO EXPECT
(please note that this timeline is estimated) 

DAY 1-2: IT IS DARK!
Your tattoo is darker, bolder, and more solid than your healed result will be.
There may be swelling and bruising. Keep moist with ointment.

Day 3-7: IT IS DRY AND PEELING!
Your tattoo may begin to itch and the pigment may appear raised.
The tattoo will start to flake and get dry. Keep moist with ointment and DO NOT PICK.

Day 7-14: IT'S LIGHT!
Once all the dead skin has fallen off, the tattoo may seem light, faded, patchy, and as if you've lost a lot of color. 
This is normal. 

Day 14-28: IT'S COMING BACK!
The tattoo will slowly take on more color during this time period. PATIENCE IS KEY!
You must give it the full 6 week duration to heal to see the final color outcome.
At this point you may wear a lightweight makeup (something easy to wipe off) before your second session.

COMPLETE HEALING TIME IS 6 WEEKS

Please keep in mind that this is a two step process and is not complete without your follow up session.
Any fine adjustments will be made at your second appointment.

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FRECKLES

The day of your procedure, you will gently blot the treated areas with a clean paper towel. You will wash morning and night for the following 14 days with a gentle, fragrance free facial cleanser. (Cetaphil, Dove) You may moisturize once daily with a basic, fragrance free lotion or moisturizer.

Swelling and redness is normal and usually subsides in the first few days.
Color boldness will tone down after a week.

​For 14 days following the procedure:
​-No swimming, sun, or tanning.
​- No makeup on the treated area.
​- Avoid exercise and sweating.
​- Avoid sleeping on the face.
​- Avoid direct showering on the face. Always pat dry after showering.
​
​Let scabbing/flaking naturally fall off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss.

WHAT TO EXPECT
(please note that this timeline is estimated) 

DAY 1-2: IT IS DARK!
Your tattoo is darker, bolder, and more solid than your healed result will be.
There may be minimal swelling and redness.

Day 3-5: IT IS SUPER ITCHY AND DRY!
Your tattoo may begin to itch and the pigment may appear raised.
The tattoo will start to flake and get dry. DO NOT TOUCH.

Day 7-10: IT IS FLAKING AND FALLING OFF!
Your tattoo will be dry for a few days. Wait it out and let flaking naturally fall off. DO NOT PICK!

Day 10-14: IT'S GONE!
Once all the dead skin has fallen off, the tattoo may seem light, faded, patchy, and as if you've lost a lot of color. 
This is normal. 

Day 14-28: IT'S COMING BACK!
The tattoo will slowly take on more color during this time period. PATIENCE IS KEY!
You must give it the full 6 week duration to heal to see the final color outcome.
At this point you may wear a lightweight makeup (something easy to wipe off) before your second session.
Gentle washing after this point is okay.

COMPLETE HEALING TIME IS 6 WEEKS

It is common for some areas to fade more than others.
This is part of the healing process and any fine adjustments will be made at your second appointment.

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LONG-TERM CARE

- You may use a good sunscreen on your healed tattoo
​- The use of Retin-A, Tretinoin, retinols, AHAs, Benzoyl Peroxide, or any other rapid skin exfoliant used regularly on the tattooed area will cause your permanent makeup to prematurely fade. Chemical/acid peels, and exfoliating face washes can also do this.
- Sun and UV rays will prematurely fade your tattoo, and could result in change of color. You can protect eyebrows by wearing a hat or sunscreen if you know you will be exposed to sun for a long period.
- Smoking and excessive alcohol/drug use will cause premature fading and/or blurred eyebrow strokes.
- If your skin is oily, please understand that you will have softer results and may require additional procedures.
- The better condition your skin is in, the better the final result of your permanent cosmetics will be.
- Annual touch ups are recommended for maintenance. Without touch ups, your tattoo will fade with time. Fading varies per person.