AFTERCARE ADVICE

FOR 14 DAYS BROWS & 7 DAYS FOR LIPS

  • No swimming and AFTER 14 days apply a small layer of vaseline is recommended to protect the enhancement from chlorine.

  • Do not expose your healing tattoo to the sun/UV rays/tanning beds for 14 days after this please apply SPF 30 for the face (not body) to your face and brows.

  • Avoid exercise/sweating.

  • Do not get wet and limit the time in bath/shower don't have the water to hot.

  • No steam rooms/saunas.

  • Do not sleep on your face and use a clean pillowcase to avoid infection.

  • Avoid using cleansers, creams, makeup, or any other products on the treated area.

  • No botox/fillers/skin peels/resurfacing treatments for 4 weeks after the top up.

  • For Brows No tinting/waxing/tweezing for 4 weeks.

    BROW TATTOO:

  • Immediately after your appointment please blot your brows until the lymph has dried up to prevent excessive scabbing which will cause poor retention of the pigment.

  • For the couple of days, you can gently cleanse your enhancement with damp, flat cotton pads morning and night and pat dry with kitchen tissue.

    LIP BLUSH

  • For the first 7 days or until lips begin to flake, you can gently cleanse your enhancement with damp, flat cotton pads morning and night and pat dry with kitchen tissue. I also recommend applying balm to your lips regularly throughout the day. (Wash your hands before touching your enhancement.) 

  • Avoid spicy/salty foods for 3 days.

  • No kissing for 5 days to prevent infection.

  • If you suffer from cold sores or have EVER had one in the past (Even if you only had a breakout once during your childhood) use an anti herpes medication 5 times daily for a period of one week. (Check with your pharmacist which treatment they recommend). 

  • If you haven’t had a cold sore before and you notice a tingling sensation after 3 days apply the medication as indicated above as this is an indication that a breakout is about to occur.

  • After you have eaten gently cleanse your lips with damp flat cotton pads, pat dry with a tissue and apply the balm. (Stop applying balm when the scabbing appears)

  • Drink through a straw for 3 days.

  • Don’t pick, scratch or bite off the scabs. Let the scabs fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring, loss of pigment, or an infection.

  • No bleaching, laser hair removal, waxing or electrolysis on areas near the enhancement for 14 days.

  • Once the scabs have completely fallen off,  you can apply makeup to your lips. Note that the colour at this point may have a milky/grey tone to it this is normal. The healing process takes 6 weeks, this is when the true and final colour of the tattoo will be seen.

  • No hair removal on top lip for 4 weeks.

    Try to sleep on your back where possible.

    The skin may flake slightly as it heals, DO NOT ITCH, RUB, PICK, OR PEEL your brow enhancement. This can cause infection, poor retention, and even scarring.

THE HEALING PROCESS

IT’S NORMAL TO FEEL WORRIED AS YOUR BROWS/LIPS HEAL BUT THIS IS THE PROCESS AND YOU MUST BE PATIENT + TAKE CARE OF THEM. (THEY’RE WORTH IT!)

DO NOT WORRY IF THEY LOOK TOO DARK AFTER THE FIRST 24-72 HOURS. It is normal for the colour to oxidise during the first couple of days. The colour will soften within 7=10 days.

Your body will naturally try to remove the pigment and will carry it to deeper layers of the skin making it appear faded/look patchy/uneven/or in some cases disappear this is COMPLETELY NORMAL! The colour will return around 3-4 weeks for brows and up to 7 weeks for lips.

Keep in mind that in many cases, some unevenness of colour is to be expected this is the purpose of the top-up visit allowing me to fine-tune your enhancement, making any necessary adjustments to the colour and shape. It’s a two-part treatment, some times three depending on your skin and pre/aftercare.

ONCE FULLY HEALED

Once fully healed use a good quality sunscreen, as sun exposure & sun beds will fade the pigment. (Not a face cream with an SPF).

Avoid harsh exfoliating/chemical peels or harsh anti-aging cosmetics near the lip/brow area.

Avoid wearing foundation over your brows or they will look patchy/ashy looking and that’s not the vibe!

Please inform the national blood service if you donate blood, as you may not be eligible or may need to wait 4-12 months.