DAY ONE
Dab brows every 2 hours with a dry cotton round.
DAY TWO
TO SEVEN
Dab brows with damp cotton round in the evening. Once fully dry, apply a small rice-grain amount of provided ointment to brows.
DAY EIGHT
TO FOURTEEN
Do not sweat or get your brows wet as this will result in patchy brows, This includes but not inclusive to swimming, rigorous exercising and hot tubs. The pigment has not yet healed into your skin and sweating may dilute the pigment in your skin causing it to migrate. Avoid overly hot showers. No makeup or skincare by any means on your brows. Do not rub, pick or peel brow - it is important to let them fall off by itself and to be extremely careful during the scabbing process.
AVOID UNTIL HEALED
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Heavy water or sun exposure
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Picking at the brow
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Makeup or lotions on brows
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Sweating due to hot showers, exercise and heat.
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Excessive sun exposure
THE HEALING PROCESS
Expect approximately 2 weeks for the healing process, initial touch up within 6-8 weeks is recommended to implant the pigment further and prolong colour.
Day 01
Your new set of brows may come as a dramatic change to your natural features and may take some time getting use to. Your brows will seem tight and dry - this is normal.
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Day 02
They will show characteristics of being dark, thick and shiny. Don't worry as it will fade in colour by about 30%, shrink in size and heal to a more neutral and cool tone. If any serious pain, complications or infections arise, please seek medical attention immediately.
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Day 03
Scabs may begin to form on your brows making them appear darker. Do not pick at the scabs as it will remove the pigment and may contribute to tissue scarring.
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Day 04 to 06
Your scabs will begin to peel off and your brows will appear flaky and patchy.
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Day 07 to 14
Scabs should disapear and the color will have lightened or may even disappear. Don't fret as it will take a little bit of time for the pigment to come back to the surface layer of the skin.
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Day 14 to 21
Your brow colour will return slowly showing its true tone after this time you will know if you want to schedule for a touch up.
LIP BLUSH AFTERCARE
DAY ONE
30 minutes after the treatment, the lips should be cleansed with warm water and fragrance-free soap. It is normal for fluids will emit from the tattoo to form scabs. Please cleanse this as you see it to keep the scabs from being too thick. Dab area every 2 hours with the provided wipes on the day of the procedure and reapply aftercare balm each time (always use a clean Q-tip). Apply ice wrapped in a clean towel to bruising and swelling.
DAY TWO
Wash the lips gently with fragrance-free sop and apply aftercare balm throughout the day, especially after eating and drinking. Apply the provided ointment regularly to replenish moisture in the lips.
DAY THREE
to SEVEN
When the scab begins to form, do not wipe - only dab to dry; you must be gentle! Do not pull off the scabs prematurely. Continue to wash the lips after eating & drinking and applying ointment regularly.
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
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Drink liquids with a straw.
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Cleanse lips with lukewarm water and mild cleanser (Cetaphil) after eating
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Cut food into smaller bit sized pieces to avoid contact with lips
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Avoid salty foods from touching your lips as this will lighten the area of contact.
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Avoid touching the tattooed area with your hands. Apply all recommended products with cotton swabs only.
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Do not pick or peel off scabs. Rather let them fall off on their own.
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Avoid swimming, hot tubs, saunas, rigorous exercise for 7 days
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Do not use use any makeup (lipstick, lip balms etc) on the tattooed area and avoid sun exposure for at least 7 days. Only use the recommended ointment or Aquaphor.
All supplements and medications are only suggested. Please consult with your doctor to make sure the supplement(s) and medication(s) are right for you.
THE HEALING PROCESS
Expect approximately 3-7 days for the healing process, initial touch up within 6-8 weeks is recommended to implant the pigment further in areas needed, reassess the colour, and prolong results.
DAY ONE
Your new lips may come as a dramatic change to your natural features and may take some time getting use to. They will be bright and swollen but will dissipate as your lips heal. They will seem tight, dry and sensitive. You can expect these sensations to go away in 24-48 hours.
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DAY TWO
Your lips will deepen in colour - do not worry as they will fade by approximately 50% to 70% in colour. Feelings of tightness and dryness will occur and it is important to apply the provided ointment regularly to replenish moisture. If any serious pain, complications or infections arise, please seek medical attention immediately.
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DAY THREE
Scabs may begin to form on your lips making them appear darker. Do not pick at the scabs as it will remove the pigment and may contribute to tissue scarring. Your scabs will begin to peel off and your lips will appear flaky and patchy.
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DAY FOUR
Your scabs will continue to peel off and your brows will appear flaky and patchy.
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DAY FIVE
Majority of your scabs will be gone, especially in the centre of your lips. It is normal for the centre of your lips to loose more colour during the first initial session - this can be corrected during a touch up appointment.
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DAY SIX
Your lip colour may be too light and will return slowly showing its true tone in 6-8 weeks.
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Lips that are undergoing correction for hyperpigmentation may be darker in colour initially and may require up to 12 weeks or the true colour to be shown.
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