AFTERCARE
HAND-POKE
I. FIRST DAY/NIGHT:
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Keep the saran wrap bandage on for a minimum of 2 hours. On your first night, there’s a chance your tattoo will still bleed. The blood can dry overnight and stick to your clothes or bedding. If this happens, gently take the fabric off. DO NOT force it off or be rough with it. If it still does not come off, wet the area with lukewarm water and gently slide it off.
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Fresh tattoos sometimes “weep” during the first couple of days, meaning that plasma and ink form a thin moist coating on the skin. This can be DABBED with a clean paper towel. Press the paper towel to the skin and remove. Do not wipe the tattoo or be rough with it. Do not panic when you see the colors of the tattoo on the paper towel, or on your hands as you clean it. This is simply excess ink being secreted from the surface or the skin.
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To avoid stains, use towels and bedsheets with darker tones and wear dark clothing.
II. TAKING OFF YOUR BANDAGE AND CLEANING YOUR TATTOO:
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Before you start, make sure your hands are clean and you have unscented antibacterial soap ready. Avoid soap with fragrance, moisture beads or scrubs.
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Carefully remove the bandage and tape. If you feel the bandage sticking to the tattoo, wet it with lukewarm water and gently slide it off.
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Make a lather in your hands with soap and warm water. NO washcloths, bath towels, or sponges on a fresh tattoo.
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Gently clean the tattoo using a circular motion until all ointment and plasma are removed.
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Rinse the tattoo gently until the skin is clean.
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Pat dry with a clean paper towel then allow to fully air dry for a minimum of 10 minutes. DO NOT SCRUB.
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Once the tattoo is dry, apply a very small amount of Aquaphor or unscented lotion. Gently rub the ointment into your tattoo. Dab any excess off with a clean paper towel.
Applying too much ointment can cause your tattoo to “suffocate.” Apply only a very thin coat so your tattoo can breathe.
Clean your tattoo this way once a day in the shower for the first 2-3 days.
There is no need to re-bandage the tattoo, but please be mindful that your tattoo is a wound and when unwrapped, it is prone to dirt and bacteria which may cause infection. Avoid direct contact with any surface.
III. YOUR DAILY TATTOO AFTERCARE ROUTINE:
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Apply an unscented lotion 2-3 times a day (Remember, keep it light!) for 2 weeks until healed.
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Please remember that flaking and peeling is normal during the healing process.
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After the first few days, your tattoo may become itchy or begin to form flaky scabs. They will fall off on their own, so DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH AT YOUR TATTOO. Doing so can cause some of the pigment to disappear, and your tattoo may not heal properly. Keep it moisturized and the scabs will eventually dissipate.
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If you have extremely sensitive skin, the lotion may cause breakouts. If this happens, just reduce the number of your daily lotion application.
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Your tattoo should be completely healed within 2-4 weeks.
IV. IMPORTANT DO’S AND DON'TS:
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Clean towels, bedding and clothes are highly recommended during the healing process.
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Showering is fine, however, do not aim the shower head directly on your tattoo for the first 2 weeks.
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Please DO NOT soak your tattoo for at least 2 weeks. This means no swimming, baths or submerging your tattoo in water for long periods of time.
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Avoid direct sunlight on your tattoo for at least 2 weeks and your tattoo is completely healed. After that, we advise putting on a sunblock (minimum SPF 50) on your tattoo whenever you find yourself in direct sunlight for the rest of your life. The sun will undoubtedly cause damage and compromise the longevity of your tattoo.
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Wear loose clothing (preferably cotton) and avoid constricting accessories like bra straps and tight waistbands over a fresh tattoo. Avoid dirty, sweaty or itchy clothing as they can create healing problems.
Contact your doctor immediately if you see signs of infection such as persistent increased redness or swelling, fever, drainage, or oozing.
MICROBLADING
The initial application of microblading is always applied sparingly because each person’s skin is different and the final color can only be precisely determined and adjusted during a follow-up appointment after the initial application has fully healed. Therefore, the process is not complete after the initial procedure. A follow-up appointment is required approximately 6-8 weeks after your initial application to ensure the best result and fine tune details. Pigments will slowly fade over time according to one’s lifestyle, metabolism, skin type, skin maturity, sun exposure, medication, facial surgery, and smoking.
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WHAT TO DO:
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Though rare, infection is possible. If you see signs of infection such as persistent increased redness or swelling, fever, drainage, or oozing, contact your doctor immediately.
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Keep your hands clean and avoid touching the affected area(s).
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For the first 24-48 hours, gently blot with clean cotton pad or clean tissue.
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After 24-48 hours, wash daily to remove bacteria, build up of product, build up of oils, and dead skin.
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Gently clean treated area with cool - lukewarm water and a gentle, unscented, antibacterial soap each morning and night. You may use CLEAN fingertips to gently rub soap on treated area or dab a damp cotton ball/pad and gently rinse with lukewarm water. Gently pat with a CLEAN tissue or paper towel to dry.
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Keep a barrier of the aftercare ointment on your newly tattooed procedure at all times for the next five to seven days, reapplying every four to six hours with a new, clean Q-tip and not your fingers. This will keep the area moist & protected.
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You may use ice for ten minutes every hour for swelling, though it is not recommended for long term use as long exposure to ice can pull pigment out of the skin.
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Sleep with your head elevated for the first several nights to help decrease swelling. Sleep on an old pillowcase in case pigment flakes off during the healing process.
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Schedule maintenance visits as needed to keep it looking fresh. Periodic touch ups will ensure longer lasting results.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
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Do not touch the area.
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Do not pick, peel, or scrub the flaking, scabbing skin as this could pull the pigment out of the newly tattooed area and/or cause scarring. Flaking and scabbing are natural reactions to the healing process.
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Do not do any rigorous exercising or anything that can cause you to sweat near the treatment area for 10-14 days.
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No sun or tanning beds for at least the next 7 days.
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No HOT showers, swimming, saunas or facing the shower head pressure for the next 10-14 days.
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DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or exfoliants during healing process. These can cause pigments to fade and lighten prematurely. Using these products on healed areas can also cause premature fading.
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DO NOT DOUBLE DIP INTO CONTAINER.
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Do not use peroxide or Neosporin on treated areas.
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No hair removal for the next two weeks.
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Do not use any eyebrow tinting or other coloration for at least two weeks after the procedure.
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No blood donations for a year.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING HEALING OF BROWS:
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(Expect, sometimes, drastic changes and coloration over the healing process.)
Day 1: Yay! Loving my new brows!
Day 2-5: Hmm... now they are a little too thick & dark.
Day 5-10: They’re starting to flake & peel.
Day 10-15: Where did they go? (slight fading)
Day 15-30: There they are.. just a little patchy. (pigment re-settles & re-darkens)
Touch up: Yay! My brows are perfect!
Contact your doctor immediately if you see signs of infection such as persistent increased redness or swelling, fever, drainage, or oozing.