Tattoo Precare & Aftercare

Following these instructions will give the best possible results for your investment. Failure to follow them can cause poor results and even lead to not being able to do the procedure on the day resulting a loss of deposit.

 

PRECARE

• Avoid heavy exercise 24 hours before your appointment

• Do not consume alcohol, drugs (other than those prescribed by your doctor) or caffeine within 48 hours of treatment

• Do not take anything which thins the skin or blood or raises blood pressure such as fish oil or any Omega-3, magnesium, aspirin, niacin or Vitamin E

• Don't take any anti-inflammatories such as aspirin, paracetamol, or Ibuprofen at least 24 hours beforehand. All of these can raise blood pressure which is problematic to cosmetic tattooing

• Do not have any abrasive skin treatments such as laser or dermabrasion within 4 weeks of your appointment

• Do not have any Botox for 2 weeks before your appointment or fillers on or near the area to be treated for 4 weeks

• Do not use any skincare containing Retin-A/Retinol, AHA’s, Alpha Hydroxy or acids on your face for 2 weeks before your appointment (the brows are worth it, don't worry)

• Do not get your face sunburnt within 4 weeks of your appointment

• Before your appointment please make sure that you are well rested, hydrated and that you have had something to eat. It is best to avoid scheduling in anything active or stressful after your appointment. Allow plenty of time in case your procedure takes longer than expected

• For Ombré Brow appointments do not have any hair removal or tinting within 1 week before your appointment. 

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AFTERCARE

• You must gently wash your brows every morning and night using a face wash such as Cetaphil, Dermaveen, QV, or Baby Shampoo and apply the provided ointment 3 times a day or 2 weeks.

• For the first 2 weeks, keep your face out of the water (except for when you're washing them) and don't let your showers get too hot and steamy. Make sure not to get any products on your face.

• No touching unless you have washed your hands thoroughly and keep the area clean to avoid infection 

• Do not scratch, pick or force off any scabbing or flaking. This may cause scarring and result in loss of pigment. If skin becomes itchy, apply ointment to the spot using a cotton tip.

• Keep the treated area shaded from the sun for 1 month (wear a hat when outdoors)

• Don’t enter saunas, spas, or steam rooms for 2 weeks.

• Don’t put any products including makeup directly on the treated area for 2 weeks. 

• Do not apply any active cosmetics to your face such as AHA's, Retinol or acids for 4 weeks after treatment.

• Do not have any skin treatments for 4 weeks because your skin is still healing.

• Avoid heavy exercise and sweating for 2 weeks after your treatment.