after care

                 *Aftercare is very important for producing a beautiful and lasting result*

AVOID:

· Rubbing, scratching, or picking at the treated area while healing.

· Sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 4 weeks (this can cause sensitivity and lightening of color). Sun exposure and tanning beds post treatment will fade the pigment faster. Make sure to use and reapply a good SPF to keep results.

· Pools, saunas, steam rooms, hot showers/baths for 2 weeks.

· Excessive sweating for 10 days – NO EXCEPTIONS (this can cause loss of color and possible infection).

· Sleeping on your face for 10 days

· Makeup and your normal skin care products area for 10 days

· Facials, peels, and exfoliating treatments for 4 weeks

· Skin care products with acids (AHA, BHA, Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic, tretinoins, etc.) on the treated area once healed to avoid altering/fading the pigment.

BROW REGIMEN POST PROCEDURE: 

· Blot (DO NOT WIPE) brows with a clean tissue every 20 minutes for the next few hours.

· Gently wash with mild cleanser (Cetaphil, CeraVe, Dial, baby shampoo, etc.), pat dry and apply a VERY THIN layer of the suggested barrier cream before bed.

· First 10 days – wash and apply the suggested barrier cream morning and night.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

· Days 1 & 2: Brows will appear darker and thicker. Your skin will likely be inflamed and red under the pigment (pigment may also appear warmer). You may experience some temporary swelling.

· Day 3: New skin will start to heal over the tattoo and may become itchy.

· Days 5-9: Skin begins to flake and peel – DO NOT PICK AT IT.

· Days 10-28: Skin is done flaking and pigment will appear lighter and possibly have a gray hue.

· Weeks 4-6: Pigment will clarify and return to the surface, appearing a bit darker and more true to the original chosen color.

· Each appointment requires a follow-up appointment/procedure at 8 weeks to achieve the best results possible.