BEFORE & AFTERCARE
FOR SEMI-PERMANENT COSMETIC TATTOO
​BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT:
CONTRAINDICATIONS; You are not a candidate for permanent makeup if:
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You are currently pregnant or nursing (or will be at the time of your appointment
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You are currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation (or you were in the past six months)
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You are prone to keloid scarring
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You received a chemical peel or resurfacing treatment within four weeks before your appointment
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You have had botox anywhere around the eye area within two weeks before your appointment
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You have used retin-a products (such as tretinoin) in the past 4 weeks
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You have taken antibiotics of any kind in the past 2 weeks
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You have taken accutane in the past 12 months
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You have used any prescription anti-acne topical or other anti-acne medication *anywhere* on your face within the past 2 weeks
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You are under the age of 18
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You are currently taking blood thinners
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You have an active psoriasis or eczema flare-up
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You have hemophilia or other healing disorders
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR LIP BLUSH CLIENTS:
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If you have a history of cold sores, it is absolutely essential to consult your doctor before getting a lip blush procedure and likely take a prescription antiviral medication a few days before your appointment to significantly reduce the risk of an outbreak during the healing process.
This is because lip blushing can trigger a cold sore flare-up even if you haven't had one recently.
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IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS WORK THAT WAS DONE BY ANOTHER ARTIST:
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It is required that you email me a clear, well lit photo of your brows or lips prior to booking your appointment. I will need to see how your brows/lips look currently in order to confirm that I will be able to work over your existing tattoo. Failure to send me a photo prior to booking will result in loss of your deposit if I am unable to work on your brows at the time of your appointment.
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If any of the above contraindications apply to you, please refrain from booking an appointment and feel free to email me with any questions!
AFTER YOUR TREATMENT:
WHAT TO EXPECT
It’s normal to experience tenderness around the treatment area, for the first few days after treatment. The colour will look around 50% darker at first, and you’ll soon notice the area start to scab. It should take between 7-10 days for the color to scab off completely - and during this process the colour will start to lighten and soften. The final colour result will be visible after 28 days.
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THE FIRST 24 HOURS
In first 24 hours after the treatment, please rinse and clean the area with clean water or baby wipes. Apply a thin layer of the provided cream with a clean Q-tip or hands to the area 3-5 times per day.
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THE FIRST WEEK
In the 7 days after your treatment, apply the provided cream with a clean Q-tip or hands to the treatment area 3-5 times per day.
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THINGS TO AVOID
X Avoid using makeup on the treated area
X Avoid sunbathing, steam rooms or sauna’s
X Once a scab forms, do not pick the area - it will fall off naturally
X Swimming in public pool
X Heavy exercise that causes sweating
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FOR 30 DAYS AFTER TREATMENT
X Avoid laser treatment over the treated area (Fraxel laser, IPL), because they can destroy the pigment and cause burns.
X The use of antibiotics and hormonal therapy can lead to a faster fading. Always protect the treatment area from the sun.
The healed colour will be 40% less dark. If you have microbladed brows, microblading strokes will be 10% to 15% shorter after 4 to 6 weeks. It is why we need the touch-up session.
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