Aftercare

RIGHT AFTER PROCEDURE:

Expect some redness and swelling right after the procedure. You may also experience a white halo surrounding the area and this is related to the topical anesthetic used. These symptoms will disappear in the next hour or so.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Let your brow tattoo DRY HEAL FOR 24- 48 HOURS after the procedure.

After the 24-48 hour healing period lightly moisturize your brow tattoo 2-3 times a day AS NEEDED for 2 WEEKS. Recommended Product to use is Hustle Butter (you can also use any fragrance free moisturizer like lubriderm or cetaphil).

To clean, always use a new, dry Q-tip to wipe off the existing ointment, dampen another Q-tip with just a little bit of water and gently wipe clean. Pat dry with a clean/dry tissue. Reapply ointment (ONLY of needed)

1.    Avoid getting your eyebrows wet until your brows are fully healed (when it is done flaking). Healing time varies from 10-14 days.

2.   Apply a grain size of aftercare ointment provided or Aquaphor using a Q-tip on each brow. Apply the ointment only if brows feel itchy or dry. 

It is crucial that during the healing period that you maintain facial hygiene and AVOID :

  • Touching or picking the eyebrows (apply ointment with Q-tip). Picking can lead to color loss, scarring and infection (especially if hands are not clean).

  • Getting the brows soaked with water. Accidental splash of water is okay as long as you pat dry with a napkin. It is best to wash your face by the sink prior to showering or you can avoid the eyebrow area when showering. 

  • Any makeup on the eyebrow area

  • Workouts that involve a lot of sweating; sauna, facial massage and steaming

  • Sun tanning or salon tanning; swimming; excessive sun exposure (wear a hat when outside for a longer period)

  • Drinking alcohol in excess (may lead to slow healing)

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE HEALING PERIOD:

Your brows will start to darken over the next couple of days and this is normal. Keep in mind that your brows will lighten by 20-30% and continue to fade overtime. 

At day 3-5, you can expect your brows to itch and flake. Your brows will look like dandruff flakes or dry skin. When the flakes fall off, some areas of the brow may appear too light but with time, the color will resurface. It is crucial that you do not pick/touch your brows to avoid color loss and/or possible scarring.

Total brow healing time is 10-14 days. You may resume normal activities brow activities such as washing your brows or applying makeup after you are done flaking.

At 2 weeks, the brows may be light and patchy since the skin is flaking off in different areas. Final result and color will be at 4 weeks. 

DO NOT expect your brow tattoos to heal perfectly after the first session. This is a 2 step process (sometimes even a multiple step process). It takes time.

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IN THE NEXT 30 DAYS:

Avoid sunbathing, solarbrium, light therapies, chemical peelings, fruit acids, microdermabrasion, creams that contain regeneration factors. Use of antibiotics and hormonal therapy can speed pigment fading.

After 14 days, apply sunscreen to the brows when exposed to sunlight to promote longevity. Other ways to extend the color of your brows: being gentle around the brow area when washing your face or when exfoliating avoid the brow area. 

Always avoid laser treatments over the treated area (fraxel, laser, IPL) because it can destroy the pigments. 

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TOUCH UP APPOINTMENT: 

A touchup session is considered a perfection session to fill in any spots that did not take pigment well. Touchups are recommended as everyone heals differently. It can be scheduled between 6-8 weeks after initial procedure. Touchup fees are not included in the original price. New procedures are a two step process and final results are sometimes not guaranteed until a follow visit is completed.