PRE + POST CARE

ALL SERVICES LEADING UP TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • No caffeine day of appointment.

  • No alcohol at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.

  • No blood thinning medications (high-dose Aspirin, ibuprofen [Advil], naproxen [Aleve], fish oil, Vitamin E) 24 hours prior to your appointment.

  • Refrain from using anti-aging skin care products around the area at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment. This includes retinol, glycolic acid, vitamin C, AHAs/BHAs, and any brightening or whitening products.

  • Any treatments such as chemical peels, micro needling, and exfoliations should take place at least 4 weeks prior to your appointment.

  • No surgeries or major medical procedures (this includes dental) at least 6 weeks prior to your appointment.

  • MARIJUANA USERS: Marijuana can affect pain tolerance, causing procedures to seem more painful. Marijuana use can also affect the bloodstream, causing bleeding or swelling. Please refrain from use prior to appointment.

BROWS

  • Discontinue use of any brow growth serum 1 month prior to your appointment.

  • Neuromodulators (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Jeauveau) should take place at least 4 weeks prior to your appointment.

  • No waxing or tinting 1 week prior to your appointment.

LIPS

  • Neuromodulators (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Jeauveau) or fillers should take place at least 4 weeks prior to your appointment.

  • If you have had a history of cold sores and/or fever blisters, you must take anti-viral medication (such as Acyclovir) every day at least 3 days prior to your appointment, the day of, and continue to use 3 days after your appointment. Lysine, an amino acid that has been reported to prevent cold sores, can be purchased over the counter and be taken as directed at least 3 days prior to your appointment.

  • Exfoliate and moisturize your lips with a balm or ointment (such as Vaseline or Aquaphor) every day for 5 days leading up to your appointment.

  • Please eat PRIOR to your appointment. You will need to avoid eating 2-3 hours post-procedure.

EYES

  • Discontinue use of any lash or growth serum 3 months prior to your appointment.

  • Refrain from retinol products around the area 1 month prior to your appointment.

  • Neuromodulators (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Jeauveau) should take place at least 4 weeks prior to your appointment.

  • No lash lifts/tints at least 2 weeks prior (and 2 weeks after) your appointment.

  • No lash extensions at the time of your appointment.

  • If you have a stye or eye infection, you cannot get tattooed.

  • If you have glaucoma or ocular hypertension, you will need to provide note from your healthcare provider.

  • CONTACT WEARERS: all contacts must be removed at the time of service. It is the your responsibility as a client to manage your contact equipment. PLEASE NOTE: this procedure will not affect vision or cause blurriness post-procedure. However, there may be slight swelling post-procedure, and may pose difficulty in contact insertion. It is recommended to bring a pair of eyeglasses (if needed) to your appointment.

ALL SERVICES FOLLOWING YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • No exercising.

  • No cosmetics on treated area.

  • No saunas or steam rooms.

  • No sun exposure (melanin-rich lips will need to avoid sun exposure for one month post-procedure).

  • No picking or scratching.

  • Refrain from using anti-aging skin care products around the area at least 2 weeks after to your appointment. This includes retinol, glycolic acid, vitamin C, AHAs/BHAs, and any brightening or whitening products.

  • Avoid treatments such as chemical peels, micro needling, exfoliations, neuromodulators (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Jeauveau) and fillers at least 4 weeks post-treatment.

BROWS

DAY 1 (day of appointment):

  • Gently wipe brows with antiseptic wipe provided in aftercare kit 1-2 hours after your appointment. Repeat at bedtime.

  • Avoid showering today, if possible.

DAYS 2-14:

  • DO NOTHING.

  • Allow brows to DRY HEAL - Avoid wetting brows at all costs (this includes sweating).

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Brows may appear reddish and/or darker in color for the first week. This is normal and temporary.

  • Flaking and peeling is normal during the healing process. It is crucial not to pick at the flakes to prevent uneven pigment healing. Healing cream provided in the aftercare kit can be used to minimize discomfort/itching during this time.

  • The tattoo may appear lighter after the dead skin comes off. The color will return to the surface after this process.

  • Refrain from use of brow growth serum for 4 weeks after time of service.

  • Final results vary with each person, and will appear clearly 4 weeks after time of service.

LIPS

DAY 1 (day of appointment):

  • Gently wipe lips with the antiseptic wipe provided in aftercare kit 15 minutes after leaving appointment.

  • Pat lips with dry cotton rounds provided in aftercare kit every 10-15 minutes to remove remaining lymph or blood; do this for approximately 2 hours post-procedure.

  • Lips may appear swollen and feel tender - this is temporary and can last up to 48 hours. Ice packs can be applied to lips to assist with swelling.

  • Avoid spicy food, alcoholic beverages, hot and colored liquids for the first 24 hours. Eat all food with utensils and drink all liquids through a straw.

DAYS 2-7:

  • Apply a thin layer or A&D ointment provided in aftercare kit to keep lips hydrated, but not oversaturated with product. Apply up to 4 times daily.

  • Continue to eat food with utensils and drink all liquids through a straw.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Lips may appear darker in color for the first 24 hours. This is normal and temporary.

  • Flaking and peeling is normal during the healing process. It is crucial not to pick at the flakes to prevent uneven pigment healing. A&D ointment provided in the aftercare kit can be used to minimize discomfort/itching during this time.

  • Lipstick/tint can be applied to the lips after 5 days (once flaking has completed).

  • The tattoo may appear much lighter after the dead skin comes off. The color will continue to change over the next 6 weeks (up to 10 weeks for melanin-rich lips), at which point the final color will finally “bloom” in the skin. Final results vary with each person.

EYES

Days 1 (day of appointment) - 10:

  • DO NOTHING.

  • Allow eyes to DRY HEAL - Avoid wetting eyes at all costs (this includes sweating).

  • Eyes may appear red and swollen and may last up to 48 hours. Ice packs can be applied to eyes to assist with swelling and discomfort.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Flaking and peeling is normal during the healing process. It is crucial not to pick at the flakes to prevent uneven pigment healing.

  • The tattoo may appear lighter after the dead skin comes off. The color will return to the surface after this process.

  • Avoid lash extensions for 2 weeks after time of service.

  • Refrain from use of lash growth serum for 4 weeks after time of service.

  • Final results vary with each person, and will appear clearly 4 weeks after time of service.

LONG-TERM CARE

Your tattoo is an investment and will require continued care. Sun/UV exposure will lighten your tattoo. Apply sunscreen to and around the treated area once fully healed. Anti-aging products and exfoliation treatments used directly on and around the treated area will lighten your tattoo. Refrain from laser-light and radio-frequency therapy around the treated area as it can distort the pigment. It is pertinent to tell your skincare professional to stay clear of the tattooed area. Refresh appointments are necessary to maintain color and detail