Pre-Treatment Information

Do Not:

• • Drink tea/coffee, alcohol or energy drinks for 24 hours before your treatment.
  • Take blood thinners such as aspirin, niacin, vitamin E, ibuprofen, fish oil (Omega 3) or vitamins 48 hours before your treatment.
  • Wax your brows 2-3 days before your treatment.
  • Tan or have intense sun exposure 3 days before your treatment.

Retinol:

• • If you use local retinol products, these must not be used at least 3 days before treatment.

Botox & Fillers:

• • Botox and fillers on the forehead, temple and eye area should be avoided 4 weeks before treatment and at least 2 weeks afterwards.

Chemical Peels:

• • No chemical peels, laser peels or micro-dermabrasion or any other intense treatments 2 months before treatment.

RoAccutane:

• • If you are using this, or similar, to treat acne, your treatment can only be performed 6 months after completing the course of medication.

 

Your safety is our first priority.

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Post-Treatment Information

Immediately After:

Use the Aftercare Wipe in your aftercare kit twice (cut it in half) to remove any lymph from the treated area 30 minutes after your treatment. Do not stretch the skin whilst wiping. Wait a minute for the skin to dry after wiping and then apply a thin layer of the ointment using a clean finger and repeat this process 3 more times, 30 minutes apart. For the rest of the day continue to wipe your brows using the sterile water pod and a cotton pad every 2-3 hours.

Dry & Normal Skin

Continue wiping and applying the ointment at intervals of 2-3 hours until the flow of lymph fluid has stopped, using sterile water pod and a cotton pad for subsequent wiping.

Oily Skin

During the days following your treatment only apply the ointment if you feel stretching of the skin in the treated area.

During the next 7 Days AVOID the following:

Wetting your eyebrows, in the shower or whilst washing your face. Sunbeds, swimming, any exercise which would result in excessive sweating, any makeup, oils or creams over the treated area.

Any light therapy.

You must avoid picking or scratching the healing area - it may be itchy for a period (this is normal) and if so, you can apply a small amount of ointment,

During the next 30 days:

Avoid sunbathing, tanning beds, light therapy, chemical peels, fruit acids, micr-dermabrasion, creams that contain regeneration factors or any prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Avoid laser treatment or devices with strong light sources, such as IPL, because they may destroy the pigment and cause burning.

Use of antibiotics and hormonal therapy can lead to faster pigment fading. Always protect the eyebrows from the sun using an SPF, excluding the first 7 days after your treatment.

Special warning: The colour of your eyebrows can seem too dark for the first 7 days. It can be a shock, but please do not attempt to remove it by any means. Products are available to purchase which will lessen the depth of colour whilst your brows heal.

Please speak to your artist for further information.

To download a printable version of these instructions click HERE.

Pre-Treatment Information

Aftercare for Lips

Following your aftercare is vital to achieving the best results. Please review the following instructions and refer to them as necessary. If during the healing process you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact your artist.

Important - Cold Sores:

If you suffer or have ever suffered from cold sores, use an anti-herpes medication (such as Zovirax) 5 times daily for a period of 1 week, or Aciclovir tablets for 3 days after your tattoo. If a cold sore outbreak does occur, it will generally begin on day 3 of the healing process. This is not caused by your  tattoo or your artist. Herpes lies dormant in the nervous system forever and can reappear if you are exposed to trauma.

Healing Process - What to Expect

The healing process is unique for every individual, but here are some general guidelines.

Days 1 - 4:

During the first 4 days of healing, beginning immediately after your tattoo, you may experience the following symptoms:

• • Swelling and redness
  • Tenderness
  • Flaking
  • Mild itchiness
  • Dry skin (may remain for up to 3 weeks)

Days 3-5:

• • Light flaking/peeling of the skin on the lips will begin during days 3- 5.
  • DO NOT PICK, PEEL OR RUB your lips as this may prematurely remove colour which will cause your lips to heal Allow the colour to flake away by itself.

These symptoms are a normal part of the healing process.

During the first two days, you may apply clean, disposable cold packs to your lips as necessary to reduce any swelling. Lightly pat the lips with sterile water only.

Post-Treatment Information

Aftercare Instructions

Follow these instructions for 10 days:

(Day 1 is when you receive your tattoo)

• • Always wash your hands before touching or cleaning your lips.
  • Apply the provided healing balm regularly using a clean, disposable cotton bud/Q-tip. You can purchase a more superior healing balm for an additional fee which offers quicker healing, improved colour retention and the added benefit of SPF.
  • Do not splash/wash your face. Clean your lips twice daily with damp cotton pads (using sterile water).
  • If your lips get wet accidentally, gently pat the area dry using a clean tissue.
  • Do not apply makeup on your lips or near your lips for a minimum of 5 days.
  • Avoid spicy/salty foods for at least 3
  • Drink only through a straw for 3 days.
  • No kissing for a minimum of 5 days to prevent infection.
  • Do not participate in any skincare/beauty treatments for a minimum of 5 days after your tattoo.

Follow these instructions for 14 days:

(Day 1 is when you receive your tattoo)

• • Do not expose your lips to direct sunlight, tanning treatments, jacuzzis, saunas , saltwater, chlorinated pools, or direct shower spray.
  • Do not bleach, wax, perform electrolysis or laser hair removal treatments close to your lips.
  • Do not use lip-plumping products.
  • Do not receive lip filler/enhancements.

Important Notes

 

• • Remember, your selected colour will be stronger and more sharply defined immediately after your tattoo. The next day, your lips will appear darker in colour.
  • After the skin has flaked/peeled away from your lips (during days 3-5) your lips will appear as if little or no colour is present. This is normal and part of the healing process.
  • In the 3 weeks following this, the colour will blossom into a considerably softer version of the original colour.
  • The approximate healing period is 14 days,  however,  healing can be prolonged  if your  immune  system is compromised or if you are generally stressed, or by poor diet.
  • Keep in mind that in many cases , some unevenness of colour is to be expected . This is why we book a touch-up appointment - allowing us to fine-tune your lip tattoo.
  • If you have booked a touch-up appointment but you do not attend your scheduled appointment you will be charged for any further treatments.
  • Cancellation notice is always 48 hours.

Long Term Care

• • Use sunscreen on your lips every day. Sun exposure will gradually fade your lip tattoo .
  • Keep your lips hydrated 24/7.
  • If you are planning a chemical peel, laser, or IPL/hair removal on your face, or an MRI scan, please inform the technician of your lip
  • Please inform the National Blood Service if you donate blood, as you may not be eligible to give blood for 4 months post-application.

 

Pre-Treatment Information

Important:

• • Classic or shaded eyeliner cannot be perform if you are planning to have eyelid uplift surgery.
  • Please come to your appointment without any eye makeup on.
  • You cannot have semi-permanent eyeliner done whilst you are wearing eyelash extensions, so please ensure these are removed BEFORE your appointment.
  • Any eyelash tinting or perming should be carried out at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment.
  • No eyelash serums for AT LEAST 3 months prior to your eyeliner treatment.
  • You must wait one year after having eyelid or any eye surgery.
  • Please do not wear contact lenses to your appointment.

 

 

Post-Treatment Information

Immediately After:

• • You may experience some swelling after your appointment; this is perfectly normal. You can use a CLEAN cold compress to reduce any symptoms of swelling.
  • After your appointment you will need to bathe your eyes with sterile water, twice daily and apply your aftercare appointment at night-time only for 4 weeks.
  • VERY IMPORTANT - Do not pick or scratch the tattoo whilst it is healing, as this can cause the colour to heal unevenly or cause scarring and infection.
  • Do not expose the area to any extreme temperatures for 28 days after the procedure. This includes sunbathing, tanning beds and saunas.
  • Do NOT use makeup on your eyes for at least 10 days and always ensure you use a brand new mascara to avoid infection.
  • The colour will be 50% darker straight after the treatment. It will fade after 4 to 7 days and the true colour will be visible once the area has completely healed after 4 weeks.
  • In order to keep your permanent makeup in perfect condition it may be necessary to have a follow up-retouch appointment every 12-18 months, but this will vary for each individual.
  • If you are planning an MRI scan. chemical peel or any similar procedures, please inform your practitioner that you have permanent cosmetics.
  • Please remember that the area may feel tender for a few days after the procedure.

 

Please speak to your artist if you have any further questions.