DAY 1-2: Tattoo will appear darker, bolder and more sharply defined / minimal swelling/ sunburned feeling/ The exfoliation process over the next few days will cause the excess pigment surrounding the tattoo to flake away and a thinner appearance will result. New skin will heal over the tattoo area and result in a softer more muted appearance of tattoo. Do not be concerned that your tattoo appears darker and heavier in size than you desire. This is all part of the process.

DAY 3: Tattoo will start to itch and will appear a bit thicker in texture. Natural exfoliation begins. Do not exfoliate or pick.

DAY 4: The skin begins to flake- peeling from the outside edges first. It may appear that Brow or Lips start to  disappear but the colour will come back as the skin fully heals.

DAY 5: Color finishes flaking off and appears softer and greyer for Brows or frosty for Lips for 8 weeks until color clarifies.

Follow-up appointment: Must be booked within 3 months of original procedure. 6 weeks for Brows and Eyeliner –  8 weeks for Lips – 

• At the follow-up appointment there will be an  assessment for color retention, fading, symmetry, shape etc. Every client heals differently depending on their skin type, correct aftercare procedure, and skin regeneration. A perfecting procedure will complete the tattoo. Some clients may require a 3rd touch-Up (fees apply)

LONG TERM CARE- FOR ALL PROCEDURES 

• Use good sunscreen daily on tattooed area otherwise color will fade faster
  
  
• Pigments are iron oxide based which your body will slowly absorb, the color will fade over time. You may desire touch-ups every 1-3 years (6 months for oily skin)
  
  
• Clients who are anemic will fade faster as the pigments used are iron oxide.
  
  
• If you are planning a chemical peel, MRI or other medical procedure, please inform the technician that you have an iron-oxide cosmetic tattoo
  
  
• If you are planning to have laser resurfacing or laser hair removal after your tattoo has healed, please inform the laser tech. Continue at your own discretion. Laser procedures may darken, lighten, or discolor the tattooed area.
  
  
• Once your tattoo has healed, any changes or additions that need to be made can be done at Follow-up appointment no sooner than 6 weeks later.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE:

Clients who have either; large pores, oily skin, use anti-aging creams, Use Retinol products, have excessive sun exposure, exercise frequently or who sweat very often will probably require a color boost retouch every 6 months to 1 year.

Brows on clients with oily skin will appear softer and not so crisp (strokes may appear blurry) and may require additional procedures. Darker skinned clients will not see as much contrast from brow to skin color as lighter skinned clients.

***Please remember cosmetic tattooing is an art not a science. There are no implied or written guarantees. It is important to follow all recommendations for aftercare and long term care of your tattoo so that you can enjoy the best possible result.***