Aftercare & Healing

Following your cosmetic or paramedical tattoo treatment aftercare is essential to support healthy healing, protect the treated area and encourage optimal colour retention.

These instructions have been provided to you to ensure the best possible healed result.

Your skin will naturally go through a healing process, and it is important to follow your personalised aftercare instructions carefully.

Cosmetic Semi-Permanent Tattoos

Aftercare is an important part of achieving the best possible healed result. Your skin has been delicately tattooed and needs time to repair and settle. Please follow these instructions carefully and avoid touching the treated area unnecessarily.

Immediately After Treatment

Keep the area clean and avoid unnecessary touching.
Wash your hands thoroughly before applying any recommended aftercare product.
Apply only the product recommended and use it sparingly.

During the Healing Period 10 days

Do not pick, scratch, peel or rub the treated area. Allow any flaking or peeling to occur naturally. Removing skin flakes prematurely will pull out pigment from the skin.
Avoid swimming pools, spas, saunas and the ocean until the skin has healed.
Avoid activities that cause excessive sweating for the initial healing period, as advised.
Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning. Once fully healed, use a high-SPF sunscreen to help protect the colour retention.
Do not apply makeup, skincare products, active ingredients or exfoliants directly over the treated area until it has healed.
Avoid facial treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser treatments and other exfoliating procedures around the treated area during healing.
Do not use retinol, acids or other potentially irritating products on the area as they may effect pigment retention.
During the 6wks between each treatment, the treated area may appear darker, lighter, warmer, slightly swollen or more defined than the final healed result. This is normal.

Brows

First 24-48hrs - Keep the brows clean using a cotton pad dampened with warm water.
Remove any fluid that has oozed from the brows as it re-appears. Apply a thin layer of aftercare balm.
After 48hrs - Apply aftercare balm 1-3 times per day for 10 days to protect and moisturise the brows. Use only the recommended gel/balm. If you have any reactions, please contact me asap for further instructions.
Avoid picking or removing dry skin as this will pull pigment out of the skin.

Lips

First 24-48hrs - Keep the lips clean using a cotton pad dampened with warm water.
Remove any fluid that has oozed from the lips as it re-appears. Apply a thin layer of aftercare balm
After 48hrs - Apply aftercare balm 6-8 times per day for 10 days to protect and moisturise the lips.
Use only the recommended gel/balm. If you have any reactions, please contact me asap for further instructions.
Avoid picking or removing dry skin as this will pull pigment out of the skin.
Minimise exposure to very hot, spicy or irritating foods during the initial healing period. Use a clean straw where appropriate and avoid activities that may introduce bacteria to the healing area.

Eyes

Avoid eye makeup, mascara, eyeliner, lash products, lash extensions and creams directly around the treated area while it heals.
Do not rub or scratch the eyes.
If your eyes are sore or irritated, you may use some non-saline based eye drops. DO NOT USE saline as it pulls the pigment out of the skin.
Avoid swimming, saunas and activities that may cause excessive perspiration during the initial healing period of 10 days.
If your eyes become irritated, discontinue any non-essential products and contact me asap.

3D Nipple & Areola Restoration, Renew & Tinting

Firstly, thank you for your trust, it is an honour and a priviledge to be part of your healing journey.

How you care for your skin over the next

7–10 days will directly impact your healed result so its important to follow the aftercare instructions very carefully.

First 24–48 Hours

Keep the area clean and dry
If covered with a dressing, remove it after 2-24 hours
Gently cleanse with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free cleanser
Pat dry with a clean towel — do not rub
Apply a very thin layer of the recommended aftercare balm
Use soft cotton rounds for comfort if required

Days 2–7

Clean gently once daily
Apply a thin layer of aftercare balm (do not over-apply)
Wear loose, soft clothing or a breathable bra and soft cotton rounds to protect your healing pigment.
Avoid sweating, gym, swimming, saunas, spas, baths and sun exposure
Do not pick, scratch, peel or exfoliate. Light flaking or dryness is normal. The colour will appear darker initially and soften by 30–40% as it heals in approximately 6wks

IMPORTANT

No swimming for 7–10 days
No tanning or direct sun exposure for 14 days
Avoid applying makeup, fake tan, or active skincare on the area
If you notice unusual redness, swelling, discharge or discomfort, contact me immediately 0421 221 492 and see your GP ASAP, you could have an infection.
Your healed result will be visible in approximately 6–8 weeks. At this point, I will see you for session 2 and aim to complete your areola restoration at this session. In some cases due to poor pigment retention or healing issues, a third session may be required to complete your restoration.
Always message me with ANY concern or questions along the way so I can best support you.
In any emergency please seek URGENT medical advice and be sure to let me know.

Swelling/Allergic Reaction

Excessive swelling/allergic reaction - Although rare, excessive swelling or allergic reaction may occur.

If excessive swelling occurs, you should treat this as an EMERGENCY and attend ED URGENTLY.

Important Numbers - Open 7 days

Urgent Care Rockingham (Above Centrelink)

9557 1140

Rainbow Health Medical Centre

08 6364 0300

Unit 1/102 Tuckey Street
Mandurah WA 6210

HEALTHDIRECT 1800 022 222 (Telephone medical advice)

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