All Procedures
- Expect light to moderate swelling and redness for a couple of days, especially in the mornings.
- Arnica Tablets (6c), can reduce bruising, and swelling, and improve healing. Take the dose (5 tabs under tongue) every two hrs. for first 24 hrs., except while sleeping.
- Colloidal Silver spray, may prevent infection or irritation, use as needed.
- Gently wash with cool water.
Eyebrows
- Keep the area clean and dry for 24 hours.
- Use a gentle lotion if needed. Especially before a shower.
Eyeliner
- You’ll rinse your eyes with eye wash or contact solution as needed to avoid itchiness and to keep them clean, dry your lashes with Q-tip to keep hair separated.
Lips and Areolas
- Leave dry at first then when applying product, leave on 10 minutes then gently wipe off with clean tissue, to remove excess product. 2 times day for 7 days.
- When fully exfoliated the product may stay on.
Possible Complications
- Redness
- Swelling
- Puffiness
- Bruising
- Dry Patches
- Tenderness
- Itchiness
It’s OK
- Use a new pillowcase on first night.
- Wash your hands before touching.
- The color may be too dark at first.
- The color might appear to be coming off when exfoliation begins.
- The color will be true around day 21.
- It’s normal to lose 1/3 to 1/2 the color after the initial appointment.
- Inform your physician of your permanent makeup when receiving an MRI or CAT scan.
- If signs of infection occur (oozing, heat, increased swelling, redness in eyes) go to a physician immediately.
Don’ts
- No Peroxide or Neosporin on the area.
- DO NOT scrub, scratch, or pick the area.
- DO NOT stretch or rub the eye area, as this may cause pigment migration.
- No anti-aging or acne skincare products on the area.
- NO swimming, whirlpools, or facials.
- DO NOT dye or tweeze the area.
- NO vigorous exercise for 24 hours.
- NO makeup on the area till exfoliated.
- Avoid pet dander due to staph.
- Cover your lips when blowing your nose during healing to avoid staph.
How Long?
Healing time is 7 days.
If you have any doubts, call before making any decisions.