After care for tattoos
Muse Permanent Makeup Studio
For Permanent Lips
* Limit face mask wearing during the initial healing period (first 7 days). If a mask must be worn then make sure you change it regularly as bacteria will be within the mask and transferred to the healing wound (lips) if reusing the same mask. Unfortunately wearing face masks can increase the risk of infection. Please use mask insert with disposable masks I will provide you with for 10 days after the procedure.
* Please check if you're not scheduling around your period, make sure you prep with honey scrub -it's a must for good results. Order antiviral (Zovirax, Valtrex) if you have cold sores and have your favorite lipsticks with you.
Following the procedure, the area may be slightly puffy for 12-24 hours post procedure.
Do not eat for 4 hours, you may have cold drinks/ smoothies with the straw.
On the night of the procedure wipe lips with warm soapy water and cotton round- every hour after the procedure.
Starting from day 2 you will need to keep your lips clean and hydrated on an as needed basis. (clean morning , night and after food and any potential bacteria exposures).
Using a clean Q-tip apply a VERY thin layer of the ointment/Vaseline in your aftercare kit 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks or until all peels are off. Do not double dip.
DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring and loss of pigment.
NO water, acidic cleansers, creams, makeup or any other products on the treated area for 2 weeks.
Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 3-4 weeks after the procedure. This may cause hyperpigmentation if exposed to the UV light.
Avoid hot, long showers, heavy sweating, pools, jacuzzis, and saunas for 10 days.
NO facials treatments, lip injections for a month.
If you do Laser, make sure to inform your technician and cover the area before the procedure. Lasers can remove the pigment and leave blotchy coverage, and/or change the color.
Avoid sleeping on your face for a week.
Drink through a straw, even hot coffee or tea until the lips are healed.
Avoid spicy, salty foods that come into contact with the treated area for a least a week.
Long term care
Once the area has healed, use sunscreen on the treated area daily to prevent pigment from fading prematurely.
The use of skincare products with retinoids and acids around the treated area will cause pigment to fade prematurely.Always remember that Lip tattoo is a 2 step process and touchup is important for full results.
When getting a facial/chemical peel or laser treatment, inform the technician of your permanent cosmetics.
For Permanent Eyeliner
Following the procedure, the area may be slightly puffy for 1-2 days. The wider the eyeliner, the more swelling to be expected. Avoid foods high in sodium and try to sleep somewhat propped up on your back for the first couple of nights to reduce puffiness.
Avoid getting any water / moisture in the area for 4 days after the procedure.
Starting day 5 you may have the area wet during normal lifestyle events ( shower, washing face etc), but make sure to dry the area with tissue right after.
After that if you start to feel dry in the area of tattooing you can use a clean Q-tip to apply SUPER thin layer of the ointment in your aftercare kit 2-3 times a day for at least a week or until all scabs are off.
NO water, cleansers, creams, makeup or any other products on the treated area for one week.
Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 3-4 weeks after the procedure.
DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring and loss of pigment.
Avoid hot, long showers, heavy sweating, pools, jacuzzis and saunas for one week.
NO facials treatments, tinting or botox for a month.
Avoid sleeping on your face for one week.
After the area has healed, you must use NEW mascara to avoid contamination.
Long term care
Use sunglasses with UV protection to prevent pigment from fading prematurely.
Eyelash tinting and the use of skin care products with retinoids and acids around the treated area will cause pigment to fade prematurely.
When getting a facial/chemical peel or laser treatment, inform the technician of your permanent cosmetics.
For Permanent Eyebrow
Cleanse your eyebrows with the cotton pad wet in warm soapy water about every hour after the procedure is done (it will reduce scabbing). Pat dry, apply post-care if needed. Dry heal thereafter.
Dry healing from day 2, use ointment if brows feel dry.
NO water, cleansers, creams, makeup or any other products on the treated area for 10 days.
For powder brows using clean Q-tip apply a VERY thin layer of the ointment in your aftercare kit 2-3 times a day for at least 10 days or until all scabs are off.
DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring and loss of pigment.
Avoid hot, long showers, heavy sweating, pools, jacuzzis and saunas for the first 10 days.
Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 3-4 weeks after the procedure.
NO facials treatments, tinting or botox for a month.
If you do Laser, make sure to inform your technician and cover the area before the procedure. Laser can remove the pigment and leave blotchy coverage, and/or change the color.
Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.
Long term care
Once the area has healed, use sunscreen on the treated area daily to prevent pigment from fading prematurely.
The use of skincare products with retinoids and acids around the treated area will cause pigment to fade prematurely.Always remember that Lip tattoo is a 2 step process and touchup is important for full results.
When getting a facial/chemical peel or laser treatment, inform the technician of your permanent cosmetics.
