Cosmetic Tattoo Pre- and Post-Treatment Care

 
 

Instructions in PDF format (for printing or viewing) are available above. Click on your treatment from the three options. General instructions for any cosmetic tattoo / permanent make-up procedure are provided below.

 
 

GENERAL SUITABILITY

Permanent Makeup is NOT recommended for any clients who have the following:

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • Diabetic.

  • Sick (cold, flu, etc.)

  • Active skin diseases such as Psoriasis, eczema, and undiagnosed rashes or blisters.

  • Experience hypertrophic scarring, keloids, or hyperpigmentation.

  • Currently taking blood thinning medications.

  • Currently using or have taken Accutane and other steroids within the past year.

  • Has cancer or are undergoing chemotherapy/radiation.

  • Has present open wounds.

  • Has bacterial or viral infection.

  • Aged skin that is extremely thin or severely wrinkled.

  • Has transmittable blood conditions such as Autoimmune Disorders or Hepatitis

  • Has seizures or fainting spells.

  • Allergic to anesthetics, tattoo inks, needles, pigments, makeup, or colors.

  • Suffer from bleeding disorders such as hemophilia and/or healing disorders.

If you have any of the above conditions and you are still interested in a procedure, please discuss with your doctor to get their approval prior to your visit.

 
 

BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE

1 month preparation:

  • No chemical peels

  • No laser facials

  • No Botox.

  • No Fraser, Co2, and IPL laser treatments

  • Avoid tanning (sun and tanning beds)

1 week preparation:

  • (please see treatment-specific instructions above) 

24 hour preparation:

  • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before the procedure

  • Avoid caffeine on the day of the procedure

  • Do not work out on the day of the procedure

  • Avoid any tanning, wear strong sunscreen and cover your face if outside

  • Do not take any medication that can cause blood thinning such as Aspirin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, or Ibuprofen 24 hours before the procedure.

Please call us if you have any questions regarding preparing for your treatment. 

 
 

AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE

Follow for 7-10 days after the procedure:

  • Wash the area with mild soap and water 3 hours after your procedure. Using your fingertips and a mild soap (should not contain perfume, exfoliants, Retin A, Alpha-hydroxy acids), be very gentle, and pat dry.  

  • Do not touch the healing pigmented area with your fingers.  They may transmit bacteria and could create an infection.  Always use a clean cotton swab or Q-tip.

  • Apply a very thin coat of Bacitracin ointment 3-5 times daily for the first 2 days.  Discontinue Bacitracin and switch to Aquaphor for 5-7 days.  If a slight crust appears on the pigmented surface do not force removal by picking or scratching! (You will remove pigment along with the crusting)

  • Wash the area daily with water using only fingertips, and then pat dry.

  • The procedure may have some peeling on or around the third day.  This is a normal part of healing with some clients.  The lip procedure will generally have the most peeling.  Do not pick!  Picking can result in scarring and loss of color.

  • Do not apply make-up over healing areas.  No mascara!  Avoid sun, saunas, and swimming, close contact with animals, and gardening for 7 to 10 days following the procedure(s).

  • When bathing, keep the area dry as much as possible.

  • Do not rub or traumatize the procedure area while it is healing (pigment might be removed along with the crusting tissue).

  • Use a broad spectrum sunblock after the area has healed to reduce fading, after 30 days.

  • Do not use products containing AHA’s on or near pigmented areas including glycolic or lactic acids or Retin A products (they will fade the color).

  • Avoid products containing Aloe Vera or Vitamin E during the healing time.

  • The follow-up appointment should be scheduled 4-6 weeks after the initial treatment.  New procedures are generally a two-step process, and final results are typically not determined until a follow-up procedure is completed.


Follow your aftercare instructions, and you will have a beautiful result.  Please call us if you have any questions.