BROW PRECARE

• Keep the area clean by washing with freshly washed hands and soap provided. Do not use a washcloth or sponge to remove soap. Simply splash with water. Do not use cleansing creams, acne cleansers or astringents. Use a mild, antibacterial soap.
• Apply a thin coat of ointment with freshly washed hands or a Q-tip 2 times daily or when needed (feels dry) for 7-10 days. Blot off excess with a clean tissue. Never touch the procedure area without washing your hands immediately before. 
• Do not scrub, rub or pick at the epithelial crust that forms.  Allow it to flake off by itself.  If it is removed before it is ready the pigment underneath can be pulled out resulting in loss of color.
• Do not apply makeup over healing areas. No tinting of brows. Avoid sun , saunas and swimming for 7 to 10 days after procedure. No excessive sweating.
• Avoid products containing Aloe Vera or Vitamin E during healing time.
• Use a broad spectrum sun block after the procedure area has healed 100% to slow fading.  
• Follow up appointments should be scheduled between 6 to 12 weeks after the initial procedure. New procedures are a 2 step process and final results are sometimes not determined until the follow up visit is completed. Do not judge your procedure while it is in the healing process as it may require a follow up.

• Complete your antiviral medication to prevent an outbreak. (If applicable)
• Ice your lips immediately following your procedure. Ice packs must be protected with a wet barrier film of paper toweling, towel or cloth. Ice for 15 minutes on and 45 minutes off for the first 4-5 hours. Icing today prevents swelling. Do not put ice directly on the area.
• Apply ointment on lips several times a day. This should be done for at least 7 days post treatment.  Do not allow your lips to become dry. This may interfere with healed color. During the day if lips feel dry, apply a light layer of ointment. Make sure to dab/press onto skin, do not rub it in. Apply an extra heavy coat of ointment to the treated area before bed time, bath, and immediately upon rising. If any form of redness, or rash occurs, call a physician immediately.
• Itching is normal, DO NOT PICK!
• No soaps, cleansing creams, or chemicals on lips. Wash your face carefully, avoiding the lip area for 10 days.
• Avoid moisture to the lips such as hot soups and hot coffee for 10 days. Drink everything through a straw until lips completely peel. 
• DO NOT stretch the lips. Avoid biting into large sandwiches, etc.  Cut food into tiny bites.
• Do not bite into greasy, oily, salty or spicy foods, rather cut them up and place them into your mouth. 
• While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or keep licking your lips as this will impede the healing process. DO NOT PICK dry healing tissue or you WILL remove the pigment color!
• When brushing teeth for the first three (3) days, seal lips with ointment first and use minimal amounts of toothpaste. Take a straw with you to the bathroom to retrieve water to swish with. Do not bleach/whiten your teeth while your lips are healing.
• not expose the lips to direct sunlight or tanning beds for 4 weeks. This is new skin and will sunburn easily and direct sun prematurely may also cause scarring and alter pigment color.
• You may wear lipstick, lip-gloss, and chapstick after 10 days, make sure the tube of lip product is new. 
• Sleeping slightly elevated will help prevent swelling. It’s recommended to sleep on your back on a satin pillowcase. If the pillowcase is not satin, you may also wrap your pillowcase at night and replace with a fresh wrap in the morning. This keeps pigment from sticking to the pillowcase at night.
• No smoking while lips are healing (10 days minimum).
• No kissing, rubbing or friction on your newly tattooed lips until after 10 days or you may lose pigment.
• Lips may be dry for 3 to 6 months depending on the body reaction.

Expect moderate swelling, usually one to three days following the procedure. Scabbing may make the lips feel thick. While healing, the tattoo will look patchy. This is due to skin regeneration and healing. Two or three sessions may be required to achieve the desired results. Should you require a third or more touch-ups, there will be an additional charge.