| POST CARE |
• Apply cold pack for 10 minutes every couple of hours the first day
• Keep moist with healing ointment at all times until all scabbing has fallen off
• Use Q-Tip to apply healing ointment
• No Scrubbing, Do not rub, wipe, or scratch area. Use patting motions only until healed
• Avoid soaps, facial cleansers and water on pigmented area for 1 week. Wash around the area.
• Do not peel or pick at crust, this could cause pigment loss.
• Do not expose area to full pressure of shower until all scabbing has fallen off.
• Avoid make-up, moisturizers and face creams in pigmented area
• Do not expose to sun or tanning bed while healing
• Use sun block after you are healed
• Do not swim in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water for 2 weeks
• Avoid saunas and Jacuzzis for 2 weeks
• Do not use terry cloth towels on pigmented area while healing
• Avoid environments that would cause dirt or germs to contact area whiel healing
• Avoid anti-aging products and services containing acids, lighteners, and exfoliates they will cause premature fading of pigment
• Notify Physician and then Practitioner at first sign of allergic reaction or infection
• If you are planning a chemical peel, please let them know that you have an iron-oxide cosmetic tattoo
• Long Term Care: Use a Good Sunscreen Daily |
NOTE: Permanent makeup will appear extremely intense and thick immediately after the procedure. The color may not even look right. Excess pigment sheds off over the next 2-3 days. Color will continue to soften over the new 2-3 weeks. It will look very natural in 2-3 months.
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| EYEBROWS: |
Do not dye, wax or tweeze area for 2 weeks after procedure
Do not have electrolysis for 2 weeks after procedure
Do not be alarmed if color comes off onto Q-Tip when applying ointment. This is normal.
Avoid food high in Sodium for a few days, as this can increase puffiness
Try sleeping somewhat propped up on your back |
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| EYELINER: |
Do not wear contact lenses the day of procedure. You must bring your glasses
Have sunglasses available. Your eyes might be light sensitive immediately after the procedure
Do not dye, perm or use an eyelash curler for 2 weeks
Do not use mascara until all scabbing has fallen off
Eyes may be swollen for a couple of days like you have been crying. Do not be concerned if your lid has a slight pink or redness immediately following the procedure
Avoid food high in Sodium for a few days, as this can increase puffiness
Try sleeping somewhat propped up on your back
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LIPS: |
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Avoid teeth bleaching for a minimum of 3 weeks
Do not go into direct sun, and tanning beds on pigmented area forever
For 2-wks, try not to wipe your lips with a napkin while eating. Drink through a straw-even hot coffee or tea
Lips will tend to be very dry. Keep them moist with sterile Vaseline for 14 days
Some peeling may occur. DO NOT PEEL OFF !!!!
Very moist lipstick and lip gloss may be worn over a coat of Vaseline
Lips will always require a sun block due to photosensitivity |
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WARNING: If you have any prolonged swelling (more then 7 days) or unusual discharge you must seek physician’s care.
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