General Care

  • Many clients that are drawn to cosmetic tattoo also love Fillers, Botox, Latisse, etc. It is required that clients wait a certain amount of time to heal before and after they resume the use of these treatments.

    • Fillers - 3 weeks pre/post

    • Botox or Disport - 3 weeks pre/post

    • Lasik or Cataract Surgery - 1 month pre/3 months post

    • Latisse - 3 weeks pre/post

    • Fat Transfer (Lips) 1 month

    • Accutane - 1 year

    • Tanned Skin - 1 month

    • Retinol, Glycolic, Vit C Peels - 1 month

    • Lasers - 8 weeks

    • IPL - 1 week

    • Shingles shot - 1 month

    • Laser Tattoo Removal - 8 weeks

  • All permanent makeup procedures are a multi-session journey. For best results, it is important to return for a minimum of one Perfecting Session before the work is considered complete.

    • Wash hands before touching or caring for the treated area. Keep the treated area clean and dry. Exposing treated areas to unsanitary conditions can lead to infection and a less than desirable healed product.

    • Sleeping slightly elevated the night of the procedure helps alleviate and reduce swelling.

    • Some itching and slight discomfort are normal post-procedure.

    • No sun exposure of treated area for a minimum of 2 weeks post-procedure.

    • Avoid touching the treated area. Do not pick or scratch at dry skin or flakiness; once the flakes have naturally exfoliated, a shiny layer of healing skin will cover the tattoo. It may appear as if the tattoo has disappeared, this is just new skin forming. Within 1-2 weeks the color will reappear as your skin regenerates. The consequences of picking or scratching may result in pigment loss and uneven results and risk of infection and/or scaring.

    • It is important to keep the treated area dry, protected & from harsh conditions for the first 72 hours post-procedure.

    Avoid getting wet. This includes shower mist, pools, saunas, hot tubs/hot baths, ocean and freshwater.

    • Do not soak the treated area underwater or allow the shower to spray directly in your face for a minimum of 2 weeks post-procedure. Shower facing away from the shower head and from the neck down.

    • Avoid getting any harsh soaps, shampoos, or water on the treated area.

    This can be detrimental to the bonding process that must take place for the pigment to stabilize.

    • It is a good idea to avoid vigorous physical activity 10 days post-procedure.

    Excessive sweating during the healing process will cause detail to be lost.

    • Do not apply makeup to the treated area for 10 days post-procedure.

    Cosmetics of any kind may interfere with the healing & color of the tattoo.

    • Do not use skin creams, ointments, or lotions other than what you have been instructed to use on the treated area, for at a minimum of 3 days post-procedure.

General FAQ

What is a Contraindication?

Contraindications are factors that will prevent you from going through with a procedure, due to potential harm that it could case. The following conditions may require pre-medication and clearance from a doctor before coming in for permanent makeup services:

• Heart Valves

• Stents

• Pacemakers

• Rheumatic Fever

• Organ Transplants

• Joint Replacements

• Insulin Dependant Diabetics

• History of Fever Blisters

• Shingles

• Seizures

• Taking Blood Thinners or Steroids

• Mental Health Issues

• Lupus

Considerations

• Smokers may notice that their tattoo will fade faster.

• Anemia and iron deficiency: Your body will absorb these iron-based pigments more quickly.

• Sun exposure: Increased exposure to the sun will cause premature fading. USE SPF DAILY for long term care of your tattoo.

• Color of pigment: Lighter colors fade more quickly than darker colors.

• Bleeding during the procedure: Excessive bleeding during your procedure will greatly affect how your body retains pigment. While this is not entirely in our control, it is important that you follow the Pre-Care Advice instructions to help minimize bleeding. This includes avoiding alcohol and caffeine 24 to 48 hours before your procedure.

Consult with your doctor before avoiding blood thinning medications before your appointment.

Reasons We Couldn't Tattoo

• Active cold sores on your lips

• Pregnant or nursing

• Under 18 years old

• In poor general health

• Experiencing a compromised immune system for any reason

• Currently having a cold, flu, Covid-19 or any other illness

• Currently using Accutane or have used

• Transmittable blood conditions (Hepatitis,

HIV, etc)

• Had radiotherapy or chemotherapy within 42 days of treatment

• History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring

• Viral infections that may inhibit the healing process

• Epilepsy

• Pacemaker or heart conditions

• Organ transplant

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure

• Diabetes (unless controlled, and with written permission from your doctor)

*Please note: If you have a history of cold sores or herpes, the procedure could trigger an outbreak. Prescribed anti-viral medication should be taken 1 week prior and 1 week after the appointment as cold sores can affect the healed results of the lip blush. Cosmetic tattooing does not cause cold sores; however, if you carry the virus, it lays dormant in the nervous system and can be triggered by the procedure. Consult your doctor for more information.