Proper aftercare is essential for achieving the best healed results from your permanent makeup procedure. Following the instructions below will help protect your skin, prevent infection, and ensure long-lasting, beautiful results. Consistency is key — your permanent makeup will go through stages of healing, and color will gradually soften and settle. If you ever have concerns during the healing process, contact me right away.
General Instructions for ALL Permanent Cosmetic Make-up Applications
For 7 days following application of permanent cosmetics:
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DO NOT touch the healing pigmented area with your fingers, they may have bacteria on them and create an infection.
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Apply your favorite antibiotic ointment or Vaseline 3-5 times daily until the procedure area has healed.
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Always use a clean cotton swab and not your fingertips.
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We suggest Vaseline, as it is non-reactive in most clients.
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NO make-up, tinting or lashes or brows, sun, soap, sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming in chlorine pools or in the recreational bodies of water, contact with animals, or gardening for 7-10 days (until area is completely healed) post-procedure and after all touch-ups.
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Before bathing, gently apply a light coating of Vaseline on the procedure area using a clean cotton swab. Continue this regime until the procedure area has completely healed.
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DO NOT rub or traumatize the procedure area while it is healing (pigment may be removed along with crusting tissue).
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Use a "total sun block" after the procedure area has healed to prevent future fading of pigment color.
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DO NOT use products that contain AHA’s on the procedure area. (Example: Glycolic, Lactic Acids. Always check your product labeling) it will fade your pigment color.
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Try to sleep on a satin pillowcase while the procedure area is healing.
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If you have any questions or concerns please notify your technician immediately.
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If you experience any itching, swelling, blistering or any other complications post-procedure, stop using the product and call your technician immediately. You may be allergic to the after care product you are using!
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If you have excessive redness, swelling or tenderness or any red streaks going from the procedure site toward the heart, elevated temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site, contact your physician as the area may be infected and you may need to seek medical care.
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Failure to follow these instructions may result in pigment color loss! All permanent make-up procedures are a two-step process. We suggest a yearly "Color Refresher" to maintain your procedure color integrity.
