Aftercare

Following permanent makeup aftercare instructions is very important to give your brows a chance to fully heal to a naturally beautiful look. Failure to follow these aftercare instructions may result in infections, pigment loss or discoloration. 

Helpful Tips!

Avoid swimming, hot tubs, saunas, excess water in your brows, sunburns, scratching and picking during healing. Keep the area as clean as possible! Wash your hands before doing your aftercare routine! It is essential that you follow these instructions after your cosmetic tattoo session:

Day of treatment:  When the procedure has been completed, leave the aftercare ointment on your brows for a minimum of 4 -6 hours.  Then gently clean the area with a very small amount of distilled water on a cotton pad, just barely damp. Using a Q-tip, apply a very small amount of the aftercare ointment to brows. Just enough to moisturize the brows. Be very gentle! 

If you notice your brows looking "sweaty", don't worry - that's just lymph fluid! Wash your hands and pat away the fluid with a clean tissue/cotton round.

Duration of Healing Time:  Repeat the steps above. Be extra careful not to rub the brows hard, tug or scrub the brows. Do this 3x a day (morning/afternoon/night)

On day 4-7, if your brow area itches, please DO NOT scratch. Continue with the aftercare routine.

If your brows feel tight or dry, apply a very thin layer of the aftercare ointment with a cotton swab after cleansing the brow area with a small amount of distilled water on a cotton pad.

2 Weeks: Brows usually are initially healed at this point. When all scabs/flakes have naturally fallen off you may resume any normal skin care and makeup routines.

While your brows are initially healed, keep in mind the true color may not be seen until around weeks 3-5.

After Healing: Congratulations! To help keep your brows from fading faster, use a SPF facial moisturizer to help protect your skin and brows. Sunglasses and hats are a bonus during the summer months!

If you have any unexpected problems with the healing, please contact your artist  at: browsbybrenda25@gmail.com immediately, to discuss further instructions. Contact a physician if any signs or symptoms develop such as the following: fever, redness at the site, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, elevated body temperature, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, and/or any green/yellow discharge that is foul in odor.

Following tattoo aftercare instructions is very important to give your tattoo a chance to fully heal. Failure to follow these aftercare instructions may result in infections, ink loss and more.

Helpful Tips! Avoid swimming, hot tubs, saunas, excess water in your tattoo, sun, sunburns, scratching and picking during healing. It is advised to wear loose clothing on/near the tattooed area. Keep the area as clean as possible! Wash your hands before doing your aftercare routine! It is essential that you follow these instructions after your tattoo session.

Tegaderm Healing:  You may keep your Tegaderm on for 3-5 days after your appointment. 

Once you are ready to, remove the Tegaderm in the shower. Be sure to slowly roll or pull it away from your skin; DO NOT rip it off like a Band-Aid. 

Gently cleanse the tattoo with warm water and a mild unscented antibacterial soap, rinse. Pat dry with a paper towel. 

Moisturize your tattoo with the aftercare provided by your artist. Not much ointment is needed. 

Some light scabbing may be present for the next few days, continue to moisturize 2-3x daily and please DO NOT pick, scratch or exfoliate. Continue to use ointment to help with itchiness.

Traditional Healing:  4-6 hours after your appointment gently cleanse the tattooed area with warm water and a mild unscented antibacterial soap, rinse. Pat dry with a paper towel. Moisturize your tattoo with the aftercare ointment provided by your artist. Not much ointment is needed.  Repeat these steps above 2-3x daily.  When your tattoo starts to scab and flake, DO NOT pick, scratch or exfoliate as this can damage your tattoo. Continue to use your ointment to help with itchiness.     

After Healing:  Congratulations! To help keep your new tattoo from fading, use sunscreen with SPF 30+ to help protect your skin and ink whenever venturing outside.

If you have any unexpected problems or concerns with the healing, please contact your artist at: browsbybrenda25@gmail.com immediately, to discuss further instructions. Contact a physician if any signs or symptoms develop such as the following: fever, redness at the site, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, elevated body temperature, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, and/or any green/yellow discharge that is foul in odor.