Day of the procedureAfter the procedure, redness and slight swelling in the area is normal. Clients describe the area feeling similar to a light sunburn. Immediately after the procedure, clients can take Tylenol but not aspirin or ibuprofen.
Gently blot the brows with a clean tissue to prevent the lymph fluid from accumulating on the brows.
— First 20 minutes, blot every often (approximately every 2 minutes);
— The rest of day 1, blot every 30-60 minutes.
— Clean your brows with a chlorhexidine solution/sterile water 2—3 times (only the 1st day)
Days 1 — 5— DO NOT get eyebrows wet for 3 days. You can take a body shower but preferably not a full shower until day 4. Blot brows dry after any exposure to humidity or sweat.
— If your brows feel really dry on the 5th day, you may apply a little bit of Vaseline around the brow area.
Day 1 — until the brows are completely flaked off (first 10 — 14 days)— Apply thin layer of ointment 2x a day (more if very dry skin) until the scabbing has completely flaked off. Always blot afterwards so that brows can breathe.
— Keep the tattooed area clean during the healing process.
— Sleep on a clean pillowcase.
— Do not touch brows with unwashed hands or let anyone else touch them.
— DO NOT pick or scratch at the dry skin/flakiness; let the skin fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring and loss of pigment.
— Do not apply make-up to the tattooed area for the first week. Chemicals of any kind may interfere with the healing and color of your tattoo.
— No sweating, saunas, steam rooms, lakes/rivers/oceans, hot tubs, extremely hot showers, pools, sleeping on your face, direct sunlight, tanning beds.
— Glycolic acid and face peel products must be kept away from the tattooed area.
— After tattoo has flaked off and moving forward, use SPF on your brows to keep them from fading. Exposure to the sun over time can cause fading or discoloration of the pigment once completely healed.
— After scabs fall off, the tattooed area may seem lighter — this is because a thin layer of protective skin forms over the treated area. Color will come back at the 3-4 week mark.
Once the treated area is completely healed, any changes or additions that need to be made can be done at your follow-up appointment 6-8 weeks after the initial appointment.