Aftercare

For the remainder of the day after leaving your appointment... if you see clear fluid sitting on your brows, very gently pat with a clean paper towel

 

Gently wash 3-4 hours after leaving your appointment & before bed using the soap provided. Your normal skincare routine is okay to use (as long as you are avoiding the same products you avoided in the weeks prior to your appointment (see before booking info page). For 14 days, avoid your brow area when using any products other than what's in your aftercare kit

 

After washing, apply a thin layer of the cream provided (be mindful to use a small amount, too much aftercare cream can cause your brows to heal patchy). if your skin tends to be more oily... apply the cream only at night time (1x a day), but still continue to wash 2x a day***. If your skin is more dry to normal... apply the cream 2x a day.

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Continue to wash your brows 2x a day for 14 days

 

Every time you wash, let you brows air dry completely

 

After your brows are dry, apply a thin layer of aftercare cream 1-2x a day

(see above instructions)

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During the first 4 days of healing... continue to gently pat any clear fluid you see on the surface with a clean paper towel (checking 5-6 times a day is good)

 

During the first 5 days of healing... avoid sweating and excessive moisture near your brows (this means very minimal workouts, no saunas, no steamy showers, etc)

 

During the first 14 days of healing... avoid being in direct sunlight where there is any possibility of burning your fresh tattoo, avoid submerging your head, avoid any water touching your brows other than when washing (especially lake, pool or ocean water), avoid touching or picking at the healing skin, shield your face from the shower stream for 14 days, please note that side sleeping can also cause premature fading

 

Do not fill in your brows with make up or use any products in the brow area other than the soap and cream provided to you for the next 14 days

 

Scabbing, flaking, and mild itching are to be expected with a healing tattoo

 

Cosmetic tattoo healing is going to very between each client, and can even vary between your first session and any touch up sessions

 

There are many factors that effect cosmetic tattoo healing, and how you care for your brows during the healing process will effect how they look once healed 

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Certain skincare products can interfere with cosmetic tattooing and should be avoided for up to 6 weeks before and after your session. While anti-aging, color-correcting, and acne products can improve your skin’s appearance, they can also thin the skin, increase sensitivity, and impact pigment retention. Using these products before your session may lead to excessive damage or scarring, while using them afterward can cause premature exfoliation and uneven results.​

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If you're unsure which products to use before or after your procedure, here are some cosmetic tattoo-friendly options: 

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, CeraVe Foaming Face Cleanser, La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser, Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser, CeraVe PM Lotion Face Moisturizer, CeraVe Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream Face Moisturizer, CeraVe AM Lotion Face Moisturizer.