Post-Procedure Instructions

General Information for all procedures

Immediately Following Cosmetic Tattoo Procedure:

•  Apply ice to treated area for 10 - 30 minutes.  Ice helps reduce swelling and aids in healing.

 
For the days following application of permanent cosmetics:                                    

• Your technician would provide you with antibiotic ointment. Apply this ointment sparingly at least four times a day for four days (or as needed to keep the area moisturized) following the procedure, using a clean cotton swab.
• Do not rub or pick at the epithelial crust; allow it to flake off on its own. There should be absolutely no scrubbing, no cleansing creams or chemicals. You may rinse with water and lightly pat the area dry.  Do not expose treated area to full pressure of the water in the shower.
• Do not soak treated area in bath, swimming pool or hot tub for 14 days.
• Do not swim in fresh, salt or chlorinated pool water for 14 days.
• Do not expose the treated area to the sun for 14 days.
• Use a total sun block after the procedure area has healed to prevent future fading of pigment color.
• Do not use mascara or eyelash curler for seven days post procedure.  When you resume use purchase a new tube, the old tube may have bacteria in it.
• Use sterile bandages and dressings when necessary.
• NO GUARANTEES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE GIVEN with any permanent makeup/cosmetics or micropigmentation procedure(s).

I understand that at the first sign of an infection, adverse reaction or allergic reaction to the procedure, I must notify Gold Permanent Makeup technician and a health care practitioner. Next, I will report any diagnosed infection, or adverse reaction resulting to the permanent makeup (tattoo) artist and to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Tattoo and Body Piercing Program at 512-834-6711.
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Failure to follow post-treatment instructions may cause loss of pigment, discoloration or infection. Remember, colors appear brighter and more sharply defined immediately following the procedure.  As the healing progresses, color will soften. In rare cases, all color may be lost. A full second application or a touch-up procedure may or may not be necessary to address any concern(s), loss of color and/or deficiency.  Final results cannot be determined until healing is complete.  These procedures must be made between 30-60 days following the procedure. Additional fees would apply for re-application or touch-up.
 
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US.
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Eyeliner, Lash Enhancement, or Eyeshadow 
Usually, eyes are most swollen the morning after the procedure as gravity takes over during the night. (Also, during the evening you may soil your pillow with residual eyeliner pigment.) However, upon waking the morning after the procedure, and with normal activity, eyes become much less swollen within a few hours. It is important to keep your eyes moist at all times with the aftercare ointment. It is best to apply the ointment at least 2-3 times a day for 5-7 days. Use a fresh Q-tip with each application of ointment. Do not pick at the eyeliner if you notice a little lifting of color. Let it fall off naturally. Do not wear contact lenses for at least 48 hours following the procedure; however, technically, your eye doctor should advise you as to when you may resume contact lens use. Do wear sunglasses when in the sun in order to protect the fresh color for the first two weeks. Stay out of sun, pools, hot tubs and all creams around the eye for two weeks. Do not use any eye makeup for one week, and then please use a fresh tube of mascara.
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Eyebrows
Eyebrows will not appear swollen, however, they may be tender for a few days. You will need to apply an aftercare ointment to your eyebrows at least 2-3 times a day for 7 days. Use a fresh Q-tip with each application. Do not wear any makeup over your eyebrows for 5 days. Do not pick at the eyebrows if you notice a little lifting of color. Let it fall off naturally. Stay out of the sun, pools, hot tubs and avoid direct water pressure. Refrain from electrolysis for at least 2 weeks following an eyebrow procedure. Eyebrows are always darker immediately after the procedure. Within one week, the color becomes much softer.
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Lip Liner and Full Lip Color
Lips will feel swollen and tender for a few days following the procedure. However, they should only be slightly swollen. In fact, the majority of women enjoy the fuller shape of their lips following the procedure. Although you will feel comfortable with the size of your lips following the procedure, you will question the intensity of color on your lips. Be assured that the color of your lips will lighten significantly in just a few days. It is important to apply aftercare ointment to your lips consistently during the first week. You will notice that on the second day post procedure, your lips will start to slough off the pigment. Do not pick at your lips. Allow your lips to slough off the pigment naturally. Usually, by day 4 or 5 the sloughing is complete. Your lips, at that time, will be quite light in color. However, they will begin to become more colorful with each passing week up to 6 weeks. They will soften into the beautiful shade you have been patiently waiting for. Meanwhile, you may apply an ice pack (which is protected with a wet barrier film of paper toweling) for 10 minute intervals for the first couple of days. Ice may be applied every hour or so, if desired. During the first two weeks, please follow these guidelines for beautiful lip color:

• Stay out of the sun (even up to 6 weeks) as the sun will quickly fade color.
• Be careful when brushing your teeth as toothpaste will pull out pigment.
• Do not bite into greasy, oily, salty or spicy foods, rather cut them up and place them into your mouth.
• Consistently apply the aftercare ointment to your lips. Use a clean Q-tip with each application.
• Do not pick or pull off the sloughing pigment, let it fall off naturally.
• You may wear lipstick after the first two weeks if the tube of lipstick is new.
• Make sure you take your anti-herpes medication to help prevent cold sores two days before your next lip appointment, if needed.

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Scar Camouflage
Apply aftercare ointment to the camouflaged area with a clean Q-tip as needed in order to keep the site moist at all times for 7 days. Try not to rub against it or pick at it. The same applies whether you have had only a patch test or the actual procedure. Again, it is important to understand that camouflaged skin will not change color with the seasons of the surrounding skin., i.e, sunburn, suntan, etc. Therefore, it is important to wear a sunscreen every day because daily exposure to the sun may cause slight changes.
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Areola Repigmentation
Apply aftercare ointment to the pigmented areola approximately 2-3 times a day for 7 days. Starting on the second day, it is best to sleep at night without a bra so that the air can help heal the procedure site(s). Try to avoid rubbing the area and do not pick at it. Shower with the shower head to your back rather than your front. Wear normal clothes. Do not pck at flaking areolas or apply any "at home" topical antibiotics. Do not expose area to sunlight, tanning booths, pools, or ocean for 2 weeks. Report Gold Permanent Makeup at any sign of infection including redness or swelling, and seek proper medical attention. Makeup a follow-up appointment for 4-8 weeks for touch-up.
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Tattoo Removal (Salabrasion / Li-FT Lightening)

• Dry healing has resulted in optimum results, however, if the client is active in high-risk areas an occlusive wound dressing for several days is required to prevent bacterial invasion of the wound. Some high-risk areas would include but are not limited to: Exercise gyms, schools, hospitals, home care facilities, high public traffic areas such as hotels, airports, grocery stores, etc.
• Avoid contact with the procedural area directly with hands that have not been thoroughly washed.
• For several hours, and in some instances longer, the wound may weep lymph blood and fluid. These fluids can be blotted off by applying pressure (no rubbing) with a slightly moist paper towel
• The procedural area should be cleansed with a product such as Cetaphil or Cerave; gentle products without fragrance, acidic ingredients, etc.
• Topical cosmetics may not be applied over the procedural area to diffuse or hide the appearance of the wound. Cosmetics may contain ingredients that are contraindicative to healing wounds, may contain bacteria, and also require removal which entails contact with the crusts of the tattoo lightened area.
• Take measures to keep the tattoo lightened area dry when bathing. This is more difficult for body art tattoos. While showering, people who have had cosmetic tattoos lightened may turn their back to the shower spray and gently blot off any moisture with a paper towel.
• Under no circumstances should the crusts that develop over the wound be removed. The crusts will become less noticeable with the natural exfoliation of the dead skin cells that are naturally replaced by the body during the healing process.
• If any sign of infection is seen, consult a physician.