The results and longevity of your new cosmetic tattoo will depend greatly on your lifestyle, sun exposure and how you take care of your skin during the healing process and beyond. Each client’s skin retains pigment differently, both in the number of sessions required to achieve your desired results, colour retention and the length of time it takes to heal.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Immediately following the procedure, you may experience minimal discomfort on the treated area, redness and swelling. Symptoms will subside within 24 to 48 hours.

During the first few days, the tattooed area will appear to be darker and bolder in colour and more defined than the final result.

Minimal scabbing or flaking of the skin is normal throughout the first few weeks of the healing period. To avoid loss of pigmentation, DO NOT itch or remove scabs. They will naturally fall off on their own.

Adjustments and touch-ups can be made only after the healing period is complete. No sooner than 4 weeks.

During the healing process, please AVOID the following:

Application of makeup on the tattooed area for 2 weeks.

Direct water on the tattoo and the use of cleansers (except lip blush), soaps and heavy creams. Wash around the areas using a cleaning cloth or oil-free makeup wipe.

• Vaseline, Neosporin and any other petroleum based products.

• Activities that will cause sweating for 10 days.

• Sauna’s, steam rooms and hot yoga.

• Swimming pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water for 14 days.

• Exposure to the sun and tanning beds can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment at anytime. Once completely healed, always apply sunscreen on the treated area.

• Laser light therapy, as it can darken/lighten or distort the pigment.

• Exfoliation products, retinol acids, glycolic acids or AHA’s on the area to avoid fading during the healing process and afterwards.

• Massages, facials or intensive skin treatments.

CARING FOR YOUR NEW TATTOO:

BROWS (MICROBLADING, Dual Brows and powder brows, 6-8 WEEKS)

Most clients require at least two sessions initially for best results. The 1st session is to build shape and gain symmetry; the 2nd session is to perfect the brows and add density.

Day 1 Gently rinse brows with cool water and dab off with clean paper towel. Do this 1-2 times day 1 of your appointment.

Day 2-14 Let brows dry heal, no need to do anything to the brows. A thin layer of coconut oil can be applied if itchiness is too intense.

POST HEALING

• Eyebrow tattoos normally last 1 to 2.5 years depending on lifestyle, skin type and aftercare. Yearly touch-ups are recommended to maintain your results.

• Do not do laser your brow area (IPL). Some lasers may change the color of the ink.

• Additional eyebrow makeup application may still be required post tattoo to achieve your desired look.

LIP Tint (7-10 DAYS)

The color of your lip tattoo will appear vibrant for the first few days and will gradually fade about 40 to 60 percent depending on your natural lip colour. If you have ever had a cold sore please take an antiviral the day before, during and 1-2 days following to avoid an outbreak from the procedure.

Day 1-5 Wash lips with antibacterial soap and apply polysporin periodically through the day to clean and hydrate. The lips will experience moderate swelling, flaking and bruising. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling for up to 15 minutes at a time.

Day 4-7 Expect your lips to scab during this period, apply polyspoin for comfort. Remember not to pick! Its best to avoid irritants such as spicy foods.

Day 7-10 Routinely spread unscented lip balm to moisturize lips.

POST HEALING

• Lip blush tattoos typically last 1-3 years

• Use lip balm or gloss with SPF to protect the lip color