Permanent Cosmetics Pre & Post Care  

 
Swelling is normal for all procedures. Apply ice once an hour for 10 minutes or less. Dry skin, itching and/or tenderness to the treated area is normal! These symptoms will dissipate and vary on an individual basis. Color will fade and may become blotchy within the first few weeks. The color will fully develop in 4-6 weeks.

If you take a Benadryl or a other relaxant prior to procedure, you must have a ride home. This may impair your driving. NOTE: Renee will not give client any medications.

General Rules for ALL procedures:

  • No sun or tanning prior to procedure!! 
  • Avoid direct shower water on treated area after procedure.
  • Do not take aspirin, niacin, vitamin E, and/or ibuprofen unless medically needed 48 hours prior to procedure.
  • Avoid alcohol or caffeine prior to procedure.
  • Getting a procedure while on your period can make you hyper-sensitive.
  • Avoid extreme exercise prior to and directly after procedure! No sweating!
  • No swimming pools until healed.
  • Please allow time for all procedure(s) to heal before going on vacation or any special event(s).
  • Only touch the treated areas with squeaky clean hands. This is a must!
  • DO NOT RUB, SCRATCH OR PICK AT THE TREATED AREA. 
  • Let any residual pigment come off naturally.

Eyeliner

  • Do not wear contact lenses to your appointment, bring your glasses. 
  • Come to the appointment with no makeup on.
  • Clean contacts can be worn 72 hours after the procedure.
  • Makeup can be worn 72 hours after the procedure.
  • Buy a new tube of mascara to use after procedure.
  • Do not use oil-based makeup remover or baby oil, mineral oil or heavy creams, especially glycolic.
  • Almay non-oily makeup remover pad, Cetaphil or Ponds non-only formula are suggested.
  • Only use the after-care ointment Renee gives you on the treated area for 3 days. A small amount twice a day to keep moist.

Eyebrows

  • Come to the appointment with no makeup on and bring your favorite eyebrow pencil.
  • If you get your eyebrows waxed or tinted, have this done at least 72 hours prior to the procedure and wait 2 weeks after to continue.
  • Regular makeup can be worn 72 hours after the procedure.
  • If there are any blank areas of pigment, this is normal and will be corrected on a follow up visit after four weeks when the area has sufficient time to heal and the true colors have all appeared.

Lips

  • If you have ever had a fever blister or cold sore, you MUST get a prescription for Zovirax, Valtrax or other prescribed medication from your doctor or dentist. This must be taken in ORAL form, NOT cream.
  • Lips may take up to 3 sessions to be perfect. Lips are a muscle without fair follicles or pores. If a client has a lot of scar tissue in lips, the results may be weak in color intensity. 
  • A lip stick look cannot be achieve with lip tattooing. However, a beautiful natural shade is a realistic goal.
  • Lips heal in 3 stages: too bright, too light, color returns in 3 to 4weeks.
  • Gently tap in after care ointment all day long until healed. TAP IN, do not rub or it may pull out pigment before it has had a chance to heal.
  • Lips will be very sore for a few days. This is normal. Swelling may also be an issue for a few days.
  • Avoid oily, salty or spicy food.
  • Do not rub lips.
  • Avoid ANY friction to the lip area.

And once more, DO NOT RUB, SCRATCH OR PICK AT THE TREATED AREA. Let any residual pigment come off naturally.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Renee at 214-674-0802 or 972-596-8881.