One Week Before
Stop blood thinners
Stop fish oil & vitamin e
No Antibiotics
No retinol, salicylic avid or other harsh skin treatments
No filler or injections around the area
No deep exfoliation or chemical peel
24 Hours Before
No Alcohol
No Caffeine
The list above can cause excessive swelling or a reaction causing the ink to not retain or deposit
One Week Before
Stop blood thinners
Stop fish oil & vitamin e
No Antibiotics
No retinol, salicylic avid or other harsh skin treatments
No filler or injections around the area
No deep exfoliation or chemical peel
24 Hours Before
No Alcohol
No Caffeine
The list above can cause excessive swelling or a reaction causing the ink to not retain or deposit into the skin correctly.
Excessive bleeding can cause dilution of the ink and visibility issues for the artist.
Immediately After
Pat tattoo dry with gauze until bleeding and lymph fluid stops.
Clean day and night for the first 3-4 days
Keep the tattoo moisturized with lotion throughout the day.
Apply a
Immediately After
Pat tattoo dry with gauze until bleeding and lymph fluid stops.
Clean day and night for the first 3-4 days
Keep the tattoo moisturized with lotion throughout the day.
Apply a thin layer of healing jelly once a day, preferably at night after cleansing.
Ointment can suffocate the skin if over applied.
Seven Days After
No make up on or near
No harsh facial treatments
No hot shower or steam
Be cautious when working out
No swimming or sauna
No tanning or laser/light therapy
No facials, waxing or threading
Keep in mind this is open skin and is considered an open wound.
Hot steam can open the pores and push ink out.
Excessive water can dilute the i
Seven Days After
No make up on or near
No harsh facial treatments
No hot shower or steam
Be cautious when working out
No swimming or sauna
No tanning or laser/light therapy
No facials, waxing or threading
Keep in mind this is open skin and is considered an open wound.
Hot steam can open the pores and push ink out.
Excessive water can dilute the ink causing poor retention leading to bad results.
Try sleeping on your back the first week. Normally the side you sleep on is patchier from the moving and rubbing while sleeping.
While showering, please use the plastic visor provided.
It is important to wash your tattoo daily from all the bacteria and build up of oils.
Do not pick your scabs! Let them fall naturally. You can scar your skin and pull ink. The area will become itchy, use a dry Q tip to gently tap the area for comfort.
Hard scabs can fall off in big chunks and take pigment with it.
Soft scabs are best for retention meaning the tattoo is moisturized and cleaned correctly.
The touch up goes over any patchy areas.
Any color or shape change can be made at this appointment.
The touch up will redefine and ensure longevity.
If you decide to skip the touch up, your brows will fade much sooner than the one year mark.
Typically PMU can last anywhere from 1-3 years.
It is recommended to get a color boost every year.
The following may affect the longevity:
oily skin, skincare products, exfoliation, sun exposure, thyroid medication or imbalance.
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