Cosmetic Tattooing Aftercare

Immediately after your appointment, please read through the below list of pre-cautions. We take your health and safety extremely seriously and will do everything we possibly can to help create the dream cosmetic tattoo for you. For any further clarification or if you are needing a consultation, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Brief Overview: What To Expect

At first your cosmetic tattoo may be very bold in colour. This is completely normal as is the ink sitting on top of the skin and it will form into a scab. Please prepare for your new tattoo to be dark for the next 5-10 days. There may be swelling or redness present. Please note this is all completely normal and will subside after 3 days.

The dark scabs will slowly begin to flake off, this is a completely normal part of the process and your treated are may appear patchy. Please let these scabs come off naturally as it will effect the retention of colour.

Once they have all come off which should be by the 2 week mark you will notice that the colour has completely disappeared. This is normal! The reason this happens is that after your procedure there is a fresh layer of collagen your body naturally produces to assist with would healing. This creates a mask for the colour. The colour will slowly peak back through and you will see the true results at 3-4 weeks!

Immediately After Your Procedure

For the next 3 days please ensure that you:

- Do not apply makeup
- Ensure your hands are clean when touching the treated area
- Do not sweat where possible
- Avoid consuming alcohol where possible

Aftercare For The Next 7-10 Days

Until the scabbing has finished, please ensure that you:

- - Keep the treated are out of direct sunlight as it will fade the colour
  - Do not submerge the treated area in water as it will soften the scabs. The scabs are the colour of your tattoo – Ideally the longer they stay on your skin, the better the results.
  - Avoid steam such as saunas and hot steamy baths or showers
  - Do not use fake tan over the treated area
  - Do not pick the scabs

Brow Prep & Aftercare

Brow Prep:

- - It is recommended to get a brow wax 1 week prior
  - Gently exfoliate the night before

Brow Aftercare:

- - Each night before your shower, with clean hands apply get a damp cotton tip and pat over the area. Then on another cotton tip lightly pat a rice grain of the recommended cream over the brow area. Repeat this until the scabbing is finished.
  - Once the scabbing has finished you can wash over the brows as normal and apply brow product as needed.

Lip Prep & Aftercare

Lip Prep:

- - Keep the area well hydrated by regularly applying lip balm 1 week prior.
  - Seek medial advice if you suffer from coldsores to get a preventative medication as the tattooing procedure can stimulate a breakout.

Lip Aftercare:

- - The healing time for lips is 3-5 days.
  - Your lips may feel super dry so please keep them well nourished with our recommended cream.
  - Immediately after the procedure, to reduce swelling you may apply ice to the area ensuring its wrapped in a towel and isn’t directly on the skin

Eyeliner Prep & Aftercare

Eyeliner Prep:

- - Avoid using lash growth serums 4 weeks prior.

Eyeliner Aftercare:

- - Keep the area completely dry until the scabbing has finished.
  - No eye makeup until scabbing has finished.
  - There may be some swelling or inflammation after the procedure.