Semi-Permanent Cosmetic Brow Tattoo
Pre and Post Care
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
•Do not book if you are under the Age Requirement: 18 +
•Do not book if you may have transmittable blood related conditions or diseases like Hepatitis or HIV/AIDS
•Must not be pregnant or nursing
•Must be off Accutane for 12 month , must be off any peel or AHA, glycolic acid and retinol for area of service for 2 weeks
•Do not have any skin allergies to pigments or numbing cream
•Do not have glaucoma and/or be taking any blood thinners
•Do not have skin concerns like eczema, psoriasis or keloids in the area to be treated
•Must not have active skin cancer, not under chemotherapy or radiotherapy
•Have not had experience with post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation
•No undiagnosed rashes or blisters in the treatment area
•Cannot be epileptic or prone to fainting and/or seizures
•Provide a doctor’s note with medications and controlled diet if you are diabetic
•Must not have had a botox treatment three (3) months around area of service
PRE-CARE:
1)Shower Prior to appointment
2)Refrain from waxing or plucking one week before
2)Botox should be done one month before or one month after.
3)Please be advised you are more sensitive during and around your menstrual cycle.
4)Eat a snack as it can take up to four hours for new eyebrows.
5)Take a Tylenol if you are more sensitive to pain(No Advil or Aspirin any blood thinning medication), numbing cream is provided, do not need to bring or purchase.
6)Can be prepared with picture references of eyebrows you like.
7)Go to the gym BEFORE your appointment. No cardio or sweating for up to 7 days.
8)No tanning.
9)No drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours before and after tattoo .
Contraindication for Semi-Permanent Tattoo
•Affected by Aids, HIV or Hepatitis.
•Pregnant or breast feeding.
•All clients must be 18 or older.
•Previously tattooed and the tattoo is still too dark.
•Must be off Accutane for 1 year.
•History of keloid scaring.
•Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy at any time within the last 6 months.
•Major heart conditions or high blood pressure.
•If you are allergic to tattoo ink and/or lidocaine.
POST-CARE:
After the appointment any redness or irritation will subside in the next 2 hours.
•During the first week of healing, the New Brows will look dark and intense. It is important to remember that the first week of semi permanent tattoo is not the true results.
Typical healing time is about two weeks.
Day of Procedure
* After the procedure, gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid , do this every 5 minute if necessary until oozing has stopped, removing the fluid prevents hardening of the lymphatic fluid
* 5 hours after the day of the procedure , gently wash the area with non scented cleanser and pat dry with clean tissue.
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Day 1-7 (WASH)
* Wash daily to remove bacteria , build up of product, oils and dead skin. (This will not remove the pigment)
* Gently wash the area each morning and night with water and gentle soap or an unscented cleanser such as Dial Soap of Cetaphil, or baby shampoo. With a very light touch, use your finger tips to gently cleanse the area.
* Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 second and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away.
* To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or exfoliants.
Day 1-7 (MOISTURE) (dry heal if skin is oily)
* Every other day , apply a rice grain amount of aftercare ointment/balm on a dry swab and spread it across the treated area
* Be sure not to over apply, this will suffocate your skin and delay healing, the product should be barely noticeable on the skin
* NEVER put the product on a wet or damp tattoo
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
* Tanning, Swimming, Saunas, Hot tubs, Gym or any activity that may cause cause you to excessively sweat for first 10 days.
*Avoid tanning for minimal of 6 weeks after tattoo , UV light causes pigment fade and colour change
* Facials, chemical peels, retinols, vitamin e oils or any products that may promote the skin to peel more rapidly for two weeks.
* Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days
* Avoid activities that require you to lay on your face.
* Avoid picking or peeling the scabs of the tattoo area , this can cause scarring or loss of colour .
* Avoid long , hot showers for the first 10 days
* Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the area during healing
* DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area
Showering Instructions
* Limit your showers to 5 minutes to prevent too much steam in the treatment area, keep your face away from water while washing your body, wash your hair last .
* Your face should not be getting wet , until towards the end of the shower
* Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area
Healing Process
Day 1 - loving your brows
Day 2- turning dark and thick
Day 3-7 -scabbing , itchy and peeling
Day 8-10 - colour is gone and much lighter after scabs fell off
Day 11-12 - brows and colour are back!!!! Yay
Can’t wait for the touchup !!