Eyebrow After Care
Proper care following your procedure is important and required to achieve optimum results. PLEASE BE PATIENT, EVERYBODY HEALS DIFFERENTLY. Keep in mind that some intensity of color will be lost, and/or the color may heal unevenly. This is normal, especially after the initial application. This is the reason for the follow up appointment – to fill in any light areas, to go a little darker or thicker if desired, and to adjust shape or color if needed.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS PROVIDED BELOW.
• Some tenderness, puffiness (even bruising), redness and itching can be normal for the tattoo healing process.
• DO NOT PICK, PEEL OR SCRATCH the treated area as this could result in pigment loss, scarring and secondary infection.
• ALWAYS wash your hands with soap for at least 30 seconds before washing or applying aftercare ointment to your procedure.
• Absolutely NO topical makeup on the healing procedure(s) until the peeling/flaking phase has finished. Topical makeup may have bacteria and your new procedure needs adequate time to heal to avoid irritation and/or infection. You may apply NEW makeup on the tattoo once they are finished flaking/peeling. No facials or skin care treatments for a minimum of two weeks.
• During the healing process DO NOT expose your new procedure to direct sun, chemicals, hot tubs, saunas, direct shower spray, hot water, salt water, chlorinated pools, lakes, or ponds.
• Absolutely no pet grooming, gardening, dusting or anything that creates dust, dirt and dander for a minimum of 72 hours. Direct sun exposure and tanning beds should be avoided indefinitely as both are damaging to the skin and both degrade color at a rapid pace.
• Please avoid exercise for at least 5 days.
• I will provide you with a fresh packet of brow cream. Although it is important to use this ointment, using it excessively can starve the skin of air and result in pigment loss during the healing process. Use just enough to moisten your tattoo. A moist but breathable barrier is key.
ALLERGIC REACTION IS EXTREMELY RARE BUT POSSIBLE. IF YOU NOTICE ANY BUMPS, RASH OR YOU THINK YOU MAY BE HAVING A REACTION, STOP USING THE OINTMENT IMMEDIATELY, CLEANSE THE AREA AND CALL ME.
WASHING YOUR TATTOO PROCEDURE: Use a mild cleanser with a very light touch to cleanse. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic or AHA) or any exfoliating ingredients. Anti-aging and acne products are NOT safe. Baby Wash (unscented) and Dial Antibacterial soap are good choices. Foam up the soap in your hands then use that foam to gently cleanse your tattoo. Rinse well. Gently blot dry with a new paper towel. Wait 5 minutes before applying the brow cream to be sure all moisture has evaporated. Never put ointment on a damp or wet tattoo.
Showering- Do not take an exceptionally hot shower and keep doorways open as to NOT cause a steam effect. Keep your face/procedure out of the water while you finish your shower routine. Do not let the shower spray hit you directly in the face. Save your procedure cleansing routine for very last.
DAY ONE: (day of service) Cleanse your eyebrows every 60 minutes, 5-7 times. If you notice excessive lymph fluid/blood, cleanse your eyebrows sooner.
DAY TWO: Cleanse your brows 2-3 times (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
DAY 3: Do not cleanse your brows until you have completed the peeling/flaking process.
Only apply brow cream as needed throughout the day to keep your brows moisturized. You can expect to apply the brow cream 3-4 times per day total. Do not let your brows dry out. Remember, moist but breathable barrier is key. A proper amount of cream to use is equivalent to one grain of rice total, 1/2 a grain amount for each brow.
HEALING AGENDA Day 1-3: Your eyebrows are about 20% to 50% darker then what they will heal to be. They will also appear thicker than what we drew on. This is due to oxidation and swelling. Don’t be concerned with the darker, thicker appearance; this is part of the healing process. You may also have redness that will subside within the first 48 hours.
Day 3-5: The peeling/flaking phase begins. The dark outer color will start peeling off revealing the softer lighter color. Keep your brows moist. Do not wash/cleanse your eyebrows.
Day 5-10: Dark outer color finishes peeling off. The color is lighter and softer, and the brows themselves are a littler thinner. The color may have a grayish or ashy tone for a few days until the color clarifies. It can appear that you are missing color and have light areas at this time but hang in there; give your eyebrows 3 full weeks to heal and for color to fully bloom. Use aftercare no longer than 10 days. Do not wash/cleanse your eyebrows during the peeling stage. Once all peeling has gone, you can then wash your eyebrows gently.