Aftercare

Tattoo Aftercare

*I use a product called Derm Shield, a medical grade second skin that essentially replaces traditional aftercare. It is applied after the tattoo is finished and typically stays on for up to five nights. Derm Shield allows the tattoo to breathe fully while protecting it and keeping the perfect moisture balance. In most cases the tattoo is healed once the Derm Shield comes off, but there may be another day or two of peeling skin. There will be another week or so of the skin appearing dry, or even flaky.

• Days 1-5: Keep under the second skin wrap. If you see excessive demarcations, send me a photo. I’ll gladly re-direct you if I see something of concern. Take wrap off after night five.
• Days 5-15: Take off wrap after night five. Tattoo will peel. Don’t itch! Gently wash tattoo with simple bar soap TWICE daily. Make sure area is completely dry, then apply a light layer of moisturizer.
• Days 15-30: Tattoo appears fully healed, but deeper areas of skin continue to recover. Continue to moisturize, switching to an SPF if in ANY amount of sunlight.
• MOISTURIZER: Do not use any Vaseline or Petroleum based lotions! The open wound cannot break these down naturally, creating a blurry healed tattoo. A product I suggest is After Inked lotion (Other good options are daily moisturizing CeraVe or Lubriderm).

*If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call/text me at (503)803-2944.

Brow Aftercare

**Please note: Immediately following your procedure, the tattooed area will appear to be anywhere from 20%-40% darker and bolder in color and 15% thicker. The complete healing process takes about 5-8 weeks, at which time the true color of the tattoo is evident. During this process, your tattoo will soften and lighten. Be patient, even if you think too much color has been lost, as your skin is still regenerating and naturally exfoliating.

*Gently blot brows with tissue every 5 minutes for an hour after procedure to remove excess plasma.
*After an hour, apply the ointment provided.
*Apply half a rice grain amount of ointment per brow for 7-10 days following procedure with freshly washed hands, provided applicators or a Q tip, morning and night (2x/day).
*Cleanse brow area with a gentle fragrance-free cleanser and your hands morning and night (2x/day). Do not use a washcloth or sponge. Clean the area by moving in the direction of the hair growth.
*Allow eyebrows to completely air dry before applying aftercare ointment.
*DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area (Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss).
*Avoid pools (chlorine is irritating), sauna, steam rooms, hot showers, & hot baths for 2 weeks.
*Avoid exercise or other efforts that may cause excessive sweating for at least 4 days. 14 days preferred.
*Sweating on or through the brows can cause pigment expulsion through the dermis, resulting in poor retention.
*Avoid direct sun and tanning beds for 4 weeks. This is new skin and will sunburn easily. Premature direct sun can cause scarring.
*After 14 days, once the area has healed, consider using sunblock when going out in the sun to stop the color from fading. (At least SPF 30, if not 50)
*Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.
*Keep your hair off your brow area for 10 days.
*NO eyebrow tinting, makeup, or skincare products can be used on the treated area for 2 weeks.
*NO Botox around the brow area for 2 weeks.
*Avoid Retin-A, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, facials, laser treatments, and anything treating hyperpigmentation close to the brow area in order to prevent pigment fading.

**Please be patient. Cosmetic tattooing is a multiple appointment process with a healing time of approximately 4-6 weeks in between touch up appointments.**

Please follow to the best of your abilities to get the most out of your appointment!