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Please take the time to read this sheet and follow the simple steps to get
the best post procedure results, this way your skin will heal within the
minimum time and without any complications. You will be provided a small
container of Bepanthen cream to get you started, this is an antiseptic and
moisturizing cream, it is advised that you obtain a tube of Bepanthen,
this can be purchased from any pharmacy or the supermarket (in the baby
care section) and some cotton tips to apply the cream. Remember never
reuse a cotton tip, always use a fresh tip every time you dip into the
cream. The idea is to keep the area that has been tattooed clean and
moist, this will help with the healing process.
With all Cosmetic Tattoos the colour will appear 20 - 30% darker for the
first few days, and due to slight swelling your lips and eyeliner may not
look straight. It will take about a week for the colour to settle in and
the swelling to have settled and healing to be complete. Any adjustments
to colour and shape are made on your second visit.
With all Cosmetic Tattoo treatments for the first week No
cleansers, makeup, swimming, spas, direct running water on the area (this
means do not have the shower running onto your face). Use a soft face
washer to wash your face and only dab at the tattooed area gently, no
rubbing. Cold pads can be applied to reduce any swelling. Your usual
moisturizer can be applied.
EYEBROWS
The eyebrows will take about 7 - 10 days to heal, be patient, you cannot
speed up this process.
Apply a thin layer of Bepanthen cream to the eyebrows 5 - 6 times a day.
Before applying new cream gently wipe off any remaining cream. If the skin
feels itchy you are not applying enough cream so apply more frequently. As
your skin heals it may become flaky or scaly do not pick or scratch
at the skin by pulling the skin you may tear the skin and cause scarring.
If you skin appears dry apply cream more often.
EYELINER
Eyeliner will normally heal within about 4 days, If a light colour
eyeliner has been used the colour may fade up to 50%, remember we can make
it slightly darker on your next visit. Do not use mascara until
healing is complete and do not rub the eyes. Apply the Bepanthen
cream to the eye line with a cotton tip 3 - 4 times a day, keep the area
feeling moist. For the first day or two your eyes may appear swollen,
apply cold pads to the eye area several times during the day to reduce any
swelling. Try to avoid crying as you tend to rub your eyes with tissues
while crying. Remember any adjustments in thickness and colour will be
made on your second appointment.
LIPS
Immediately after treatment your lips will appear swollen and much darker
than the colour that was decided upon during the consultation, the colour
will subside over the next week, your lips will feel very tender and may
have a tender tingling feeling for up to a week if you had a full lip
treatment. Lips heal quite quickly in 3 - 4 days or up to a week for full
lip treatment, the idea is to apply enough Bepanthen cream to keep them
moist so that they don’t dry out and become flakey and peel. If you have
dry pieces of skin do not pull or pick at them let the lips
exfoliate naturally. Apply the Bepanthen cream to the lip area as often as
required to keep them moist, if you are not applying enough cream your
lips will start to feel tight.
For the first few days do not wear lipstick, no hot drinks
or spicy foods.
It is advised not to kiss anyone until the healing process is complete,
this is to avoid contact with cold sore sufferers.
After healing your lips may feel dryer than normal for a few months keep
applying the Bepanthen cream daily.
Note. If you have ever had a cold sore or Chicken Pox having your
lips tattooed may cause an out break of cold sores on the lip area, to
minimize this from happening it may be advisable that you take an
antiviral such as
L-lysine one week prior to your treatment and after treatment apply
Zovirax cream to the lips, please discuss this with your doctor prior
to your procedure. Even so you still may get a cold sore after having your
lips tattooed if you have ever had cold sores or chicken pox in the past.
LONG TERM CARE
It is advisable to wear a moisturizer with a sunscreen everyday and to use
a lip balm with a sunscreen at all times. Always wash your face in warm,
not hot, water and avoid using soap on your face, with proper care your
Cosmetic Tattoo will last many years.
Download a printable pdf If you have any questions about the care of your
CosmeticTattooist.com tattoo please
feel free to contact me.
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Procedure aftercare can be found here.
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