BEFORE

•  It is recommended to plan any vacations a minimum of 14 days after the procedure.
• If you have an ideal shape and color in mind, bring a few reference photos to your appointment. You may fill in your eyebrows as you normally would so we can take into consideration the shape you desire.
• Do not consume alcohol, caffeine or blood thinners (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, other NSAID medication, fish oil, niacin, vitamin E) 48 hours before your procedure, to avoid excess bleeding, which directly affects color retention.
• Avoid sun/ tanning bed exposure for 30 days BEFORE and AFTER your procedure. As your skin exfoliates from a sunburn, it will take the tattoo pigment with it. If you show up for your appointment with a new tan or a sunburn, you will need to reschedule and will forfeit your deposit.
• Vaccines/Immunizations - please ensure your cosmetic tattoo appointment is scheduled a minimum of 14 days either BEFORE or AFTER to avoid any potential immune reactions. 
• ​Some cosmetic procedures should be completed prior to your brow tattoo:
• Brow waxing/shaping (48 hours in advance)
• Brow tinting (1 week in advance)
• Botox/fillers (4 weeks in advance)
• Facials (48 hours in advance)
• Facial laser treatments, chemical peels, microneedling (4 weeks in advance)
• Skin products containing Vitamin A or Retinol and AHA on the brow area (1 weeks in advance)

AFTER

• Use Vaseline or an unscented moisturizer on your brow area. Make sure to apply the ointment 2 times a day, and always use clean fingers or a cotton swab, especially for the first 3 days after the procedure.
• Never touch your healing area with your fingers unless they are completely clean. 
• Gently cleanse the treated area with a mild antibacterial soap – never scrub as it will affect your result. Rinse with water and gently pat the area until it is dry.
• Always apply a light coat of ointment on the area before any bathing and continue with this regimen until the procedure area is completely healed. It is important to try to avoid getting your eyebrows wet.
• Do not scratch, rub, pick or peel the healing skin. Allow it to flake off on its  own as this is the healthiest way. Once you complete the peeling phase, you may proceed with your regular activities.
• Avoid any makeup, facials, sweating, sun exposure, saunas, jacuzzi, or swimming until the area is completely healed.
• Do not use any anti-aging products, especially those that contain lactic acids or glycolic acids, as it will fade your eyebrow area.
• To prevent future fading of your tattoo use a total sun block after the procedure.

HEALING

Day 1-10: The result will look approximately 50% darker than the desired effect in the first week. It will take approximately 4-10 days to lighten. The first 7 to 10 days after the procedure are crucial to your health, as well as the over all outcome of your permanent makeup.

As any type of pigment injection is trauma to the skin, there will be some inconvenient consequences – redness and some swelling. This is normal and will go away relatively quickly, so there is nothing to worry about.

Day 11-15: As the dotting motion breaks the skin surface, some scabbing, flaking, and dryness is inevitable. It is essential not to touch or pick at your skin. Just leave it be. It will heal at its own pace, usually by the end of the second week following the procedure.

Day 16-30: You will also notice that the pigment color will fade slightly over time; this is normal and expected. Therefore, the touch up appointment is done so that the corrections can be made.

Lips need to be hydrated and moisturized before your appointment. Please follow this regiment for 5 days prior:

Vaseline or hustle butter must be applied to your lips throughout the day.

After showering scrub lips gently to remove dead skin, and apply moisturizer such as vaseline. You can make a homemade scrub of brown sugar, olive oil and hunny in the same proportions.

PAIN PREPARATION:

Though the sensation of lip blushing is minimal everyone reacts to pain differently. To alleviate possible discomfort, a strong topical anesthetic will be used for your appointment. Please note that you might be sensitive 5 days prior, 5 days during and 5 days after your period. 

COLD SORES:

If you are prone to cold sores, contact your physician and ask for a prescription of Valtrex or Zovirex. Take it on the day of your appointment and 3 days following. If you have frequent outbreaks lip blushing cannot be done 4 weeks from your most recent outbreak.

BEFORE

• Do not drink caffeine 48 hours before your procedure.
• Do not consume alcohol 5 days before or 3 days after your appointment. 
• Do not take blood thinners (Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, B6, Omega 3, Gingko Biloba, Primrose etc.) at least 1 week before your procedure.
• Do not get any facials or peels at least 2 weeks before the procedure.
• Do not have any facial injections at least 2 weeks before the procedure.
• Avoid the use of any exfoliates 1 week prior to the procedure. 
• Do not get lip injections 4 weeks before or after lip blush. 
• Please eat before the procedure as you are not aloud to eat 3 hours after it’s been completed.
• Make sure that anything is important is done before your appointment as you may swell. 

AFTER 

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. To prevent this wipe your tattoo every hour with a wet cotton round and pat the area dry. 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 on the area for as long as desired.

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.
• The next day, the color of the tattoo will darken as scabs begin to form, there may still be some swelling or minor bruising 
• The scab will fall off within 3-10 days depending on your skin and the procedure you had done.

DAY 2-10

• 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 with the recommended or provided ointment constantly.
• 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 do sweat on them, dab it off immediately.
• Do not get any facials, Botox, chemical treatments and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks post appointment date.

AFTER SCABBING PHASE:

• The complete healing process takes 6 weeks. At 6 weeks the true and final color of the tattoo will show. It is only after 6 weeks that a touch up 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.

AFTER FULL HEALING:

• To preserve the quality and longevity of your tattoo, we highly advise avoiding the use of Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glycolic acid, Apple cider vinegar, Vitamin E and C, and Retinol as these can cause your tattoo to fade or lighten faster. It's also important to protect your tattoo from UV rays by using sunscreen as exposure to the sun can cause the pigment to deteriorate and fade. Salt water and chlorine can have a similar effect, so it's recommended to rinse with water after any contact.
• Please note that this treatment is not permanent and typically fades after 1-3 years depending on your skin type and lifestyle. Touch-ups are necessary to maintain the quality and beauty of your tattoo. If you have oily skin, an iron deficiency, or a strong immune system, your pigment may not last as long or heal as crisply as others.
• For those seeking cover-up work, additional appointments may be necessary to achieve optimal results as it's possible that the new tattoo may not completely cover the old one.