A Permanent Solution Post Procedure Care Instructions
Theresa Lynn Judd, Permanent Cosmetics Specialist (201) 970-3244
Camouflage procedures, follow the Eyebrow Instructions.
Areola Complex procedures, follow Eyebrow Instructions and wear loose fitting T-shirt without a bra as often as possible for the first week following procedure.
PROCEDURE / SWELLING / MOISTURE / AVOID UNTIL HEALED / COMMENTS /Eyebrows / Very slight, a little redness in the immediate area / Keep area lightly moist using Q-Tip with Vaseline or Aquaphor 3 to 4 times a day (morning, night and twice in between) for 5-7 days. If crust appears on pigmented surface, do not force removal by picking, scratching, or washing! (You will remove pigment along with crust).
Brows are not considered healed until all crusting has exfoliated. / · Soaps, facial cleansers and water on pigmented area. (Wash around it)
· Makeup on pigmented area
· Moisturizers, skin cream; Retin A & Glycolic Acids on pigmented areas while healing.
· Touching with fingers.
· Sun and tanning beds on pigmented area.
· Chlorine pools, Jacuzzis or saunas.
· Terry towels on pigmented area.
· Hot, steamy, long showers.
· Shower with back to water to avoid water, shampoo and conditioner from getting onto pigmented area. A thicker coat of Vaseline over pigment is a good idea before showering.
· All Aloe & Vitamin E products.
· Dirt, as in gardening, for the first 3 to
4 days, to prevent possible infection. / Don’t be alarmed by fading after first application. The final color cannot be judged until at least 2 weeks after the touch-up application is completed. This is one reason a follow-up could be required.
Don’t be alarmed if color comes off onto the Q-tip when applying topical. This is normal.
LONG TERM CARE:
Use a good moisturizer with sunscreen daily, and a sunscreen with 45 SPF or higher during any prolonged sun exposure.
Eyeliner
Eyeliner,
Continued / Moderate. An enclosed ice bag or a baggie with frozen peas should be applied for first few hours—10 minutes on and 10 minutes off. Following procedure, area may be slightly puffy for first few mornings, therefore, beginning on the second day, apply an ice bag on the eyes in the morning. Try sleeping with your head somewhat elevated or propped up on your back.
The wider the liner, the…. more swelling is to be expected. Tail work may cause redness on outer corner of eyes.
Avoid food high in Sodium for a few days, as this can increase puffiness around the eyes. / Keep the area of pigmentation lightly moist using a Q-Tip with Tears Again, Lacri Lube or Vaseline 3-4 times a day for five to seven days. No other product other than Tears Again, Lacri Lube or Vaseline is permitted on the eyes. You may also purchase Colloidal Silver drops, at least 30 ppm (parts per million) (Health Food Store or Whole Foods) an excellent all natural antibacterial to help prevent an eye infection.
· Do not use topical antibiotics,
Cortaid or A&D Ointment on
Your eyes! / * Contact lenses day of procedure
Please bring your glasses!
· Driving 8 hours following procedure
(Do not plan to drive home)
· Chlorine pools for one week
· Retin A or Glycolic acids totally for
One week
· Jacuzzis or Saunas for one week
· Terry Towels on pigmented area
· Hot, steamy, long showers one week
· Shower with back to water to avoid water, shampoo and conditioner from getting onto pigmented area. A thin coat of Vaseline over pigment is a good idea before showering.
· All Aloe and Vitamin E products
· Avoid too much Tears Again, Lacri Lube or Vaseline. If you can see it, you have too much on. Simply apply the thinnest coat, and avoid getting it into your eye as this can invite an infection. Only re-apply when the eyelid area begins to feel tight. / Don’t be alarmed by fading after the first application. The final color cannot be judged until at least two weeks after the touch-up application is completed.
Don’t be alarmed by color coming off onto the Q-tip, when applying topical ointment. This is normal. *WARNING: Although your eyelid may have a slight pink or redness above the eyeliner, immediately following procedure, YOUR EYEBALL SHOULD NOT BE RED!! You must seek medical attention, immediately if you see signs of bloodshot eyes or puss in the corners of your eye or eyes. This may be a bacterial infection (Pink Eye) and requires a physician.
Lip liner
/ Moderate. An enclosed ice bag or baggie with frozen peas should be applied for the first few hours—10 minutes on and 10 minutes off.Be sure to apply Vaseline and then a tissue to prevent condensation from the bag of ice touching lips. / Lips will tend to be very dry. Keep them moist using a Q-Tip with Vaseline for 14 days. Some peeling may occur. Do not peel off!!! Try not to wipe your lips with a napkin while eating. Drink through a straw—even hot coffee or tea. Lips have a tendency to fade up to 60%.
Very moist lipstick may be worn over a coat of Vaseline. / · Chlorine pools for two weeks.
· Retin A and Glycolic acids totally for two weeks.
· Jacuzzis or saunas for 2 weeks.
· Terry towels on pigmented area (2 weeks).
· Hot, steamy, long showers (2 wks.).
· A thin coat of Vaseline over pigment is a good idea before showering for first two weeks.
· Soaps, facial cleansers and water on pigmented area for 2 weeks. Wash around lips carefully!
· All Aloe & vitamin E products.
· Sun and tanning beds on pigmented area forever.
· Teeth bleaching for minimum of 2 weeks. / Lips will always require a sun block due to photosensitivity, a 45 spf or higher is recommended, with any prolonged sun exposure.
Anyone having a history of cold sores, canker sores and/or fever blisters on the lips, chin or nose can ask for a prescription of 12 capsules of 500 mg. Valtrex from your physician. These can be taken 2 times a day, two days before micro-pigmentation and four days after.
LONG TERM CARE FOR ALL PROCEDURES
/ · Use a good sunscreen daily. Even the lips require protection as pigment can rise up due to photosensitivity of red pigment.· If you are planning a chemical peel, MRI or other medical procedure, please tell them that you have had an iron-oxide cosmetic tattoo.
· If you donate blood, it is a Red Cross policy that you must wait one year after any tattooing procedure.
· If you are planning to have laser removal of peri-oral hair or lines, you must tell your laser specialist that you have permanent lip color, so this area can be avoided with the laser. Both ablative and non-ablative lasers may or will cause pigment to turn black.