Aftercare

Aftercare dictates over 50% of what your final outcome will be. Please read all of these directions and follow them to achieve optimal results.

Lips

Once the scabs fall off, the area will appear faded as it heals fully. After 2 months the true colouring will be 50-80% of the initial appearance of the procedure.

Sleeping slightly elevated can aid in swelling the evening of the procedure. Try to avoid sleeping on your face as it can damage the work.

Place plastic wrap on the area before applying ice packs wrapped in thin fabric (like a washcloth). The ice pack can then be applied for 5 minutes at a time the evening of the procedure to aid in swelling. DO NOT APPLY THE ICEPACK DIRECTLY. Swelling can last 2-3 days.

DO NOT TOUCH THE AREA! *IF YOU GET A COLD SORE, SEE YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.*

For the first 24 hours after your procedure: gently dab (not rub) the area with a warm, damp paper towel to remove any bodily fluids every 30mins-1hour. Right before bed & the next morning.
Allow the tattoo to dry heal for a couple days. After this time period, you may apply the aftercare THINLY 2-3 times a day to moisturize if it is becoming tight and dry.
Keep the area moisturized in a thin layer similar to chapstick, not overly gooey.
Wash hands with soap before touching the area, and this should only be to apply aftercare.
Only aftercare products are to be used, not even antibiotic ointments.
Remove old aftercare through gentle dabbing before applying a new amount.
Before sleeping, apply an extra layer to keep it moisturized throughout the night.
Use a straw to drink for the first few days and avoid eating spicy or salty foods as they should not touch your lips for 2-3 weeks after the procedure.
No make-up of any kind should be worn until the area is fully healed.
Avoid sun and tanning beds for 30 days after (but using these will fade your tattoo even after it has healed!).
No gym or sweating the day (or night!) of your procedure.
No heavy sweating for 7-10 days to ensure it is kept clean and sweat pushes out the pigment.
No trips for 14 days, as new environments/climates are not ideal for consistent healing and aftercare.
Keep it clean and dry. Water will soften the area and impede healing. Baths are recommended so there is no soaking in water or direct water streaming onto the tattoo.
No pools, salt water, sauna, hot tubs, steam rooms etc while the area is healing.
When washing your face avoid the area and pat dry with paper towel if it does get wet.
Do not wipe! This will disturb the healing process and pull out the pigment.
Do not bath the area for at least 10 days. Dab to dry using a clean *paper* towel. No cloth towels or wash cloths!
Do not pick at scabs as this will pull out the pigment and can cause scarring. Keep them moisturized and try to keep them on as long as possible. They will naturally fall off.

Brows

Once the scabs fall off, the area will appear faded as it heals fully. After about 60 days months the true colouring will be 60-80% of the initial appearance of the procedure.

Sleeping slightly elevated can aid in swelling the evening of the procedure. Try to avoid sleeping on your face as it can damage the work.

DO NOT TOUCH THE AREA! *IF YOU GET AN INFECTION, SEE YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.*

For the first 24 hours after your procedure: gently dab (not rub) the area with a warm, damp paper towel to remove any bodily fluids every. Right before bed & the next morning.
Allow the tattoo to dry heal for a couple days. After this time period, you may apply the aftercare THINLY 2-3 times a day to moisturize if it is becoming tight and dry.
Keep the area moisturized in a thin layer similar to chapstick, not overly gooey.
Wash hands with soap before touching the area, and this should only be to apply aftercare.
Only aftercare products are to be used, not even antibiotic ointments.
Remove old aftercare through gentle dabbing before applying a new amount.
Before sleeping, apply an extra layer to keep it moisturized throughout the night.
Avoid low hats or headbands or anything else that will rub the area until healed.
No make-up of any kind should be worn until the area is fully healed.
Avoid sun and tanning beds for 30 days after (but using these will fade your tattoo even after it has healed!).
No gym or sweating the day (or night!) of your procedure.
No heavy sweating for 7-10 days to ensure it is kept clean and sweat pushes out the pigment.
No trips for 14 days, as new environments/climates are not ideal for consistent healing and aftercare.
Keep it clean and dry. Water will soften the area and impede healing. Baths are recommended so there is no soaking in water or direct water streaming onto the tattoo.
No pools, salt water, sauna, hot tubs, steam rooms etc while the area is healing.
When washing your face avoid the area and pat dry with paper towel if it does get wet.
Do not wipe! This will disturb the healing process and pull out the pigment.
Do not bath the area for at least 10 days. Dab to dry using a clean *paper* towel. No cloth towels or wash cloths!
Do not pick at scabs as this will pull out the pigment and can cause scarring. Keep them moisturized and try to keep them on as long as possible. They will naturally fall off.