Semi-Permanent Makeup Care Instrcutions

What you should do to reduce swelling and help healing:

  • Apply clean ice to the area and repeat as needed. (put Antibiotic Ointment on the area and place plastic wrap or gauze between the area and ice.)

  • To prevent infection(Lips):Use clean Q-tips to apply Antibiotic Ointment (Bacitracin)after each meal or 3 times a day.

  • Stay away from excessive steam (e.g., steam baths, facials) and heat (e.g., sun, hot liquids) for the first week.

  • If fever blisters develop post treatment, you may need to see your treating physician for a prescription of Zovirax to decrease the blister's effects and promote faster healing 3 days prior to the procedure and continued to use 4 days afterwards.

    What you should NOT do:

  • Do not use any cosmetics on the procedure area.

  • Keep your fingers and hair away from the pigmented area. (Germs may be transmitted to the newly treated area and cause infection.)

  • Do not drink excessive amounts of water before bedtime .It may cause additional swelling.

  • Avoid eating spicy & salty foods. Use straw to drink after Lips Procedures.• Do not peel protective scab that forms on area or preform activities that will cause excessive sweating, which may cause scab to leave a scar.

  • Avoid sun exposure. UV will cause color fade faster. Use Bio Care daily

    What you should expect

  • Swelling: Your skin's reaction will depend on how sensitive your skin is and on your health condition. A good indication of how your skin will react to permanent makeup is to compare it with what your skin normally looks like after you receive a shot. a bug bite, a hit or cut, or have a skin irritation. Water retention or salt intake on the day of or the day before the procedure also may affect how much swelling you have.

  • After an eyeliner procedure: Eyelid maybe puffy or have a "roll" where the needle was used, similar to what you have after a good cry

  • After an eyebrow procedure: You will feel very tight and have a heavy feeling or a slight headache.

  • After a lip procedure: Your lip will feel chapped, puffy or swollen, and have a burning sensation. It will be extremely tender and sensitive

  • Healing: It is normal for approximately 25%-50%ofthe pigment to slough off during the first 10-20days of the healing process. Although the area will appear to be healed ,it will not be fully healed for4-6 weeks. Continue to use aftercare products until you are completely healed.

  • Advice/Cautions Excessive Swelling: Although rare, excessive swelling or an allergic reaction may occur. If excessive swelling occurs, you should consult your doctor. If an allergic reaction causes difficulty in breathing and/or swallowing call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately!