Aftercare Instructions and Agreement
AFTERCARE
● Following your procedure, expect your color to be sharper, darker, and bolder than the final result. Once you have healed fully, the pigment will look softer.
● Expect to see redness, swelling, and possible bruising. Pigment may appear warmer than expected due to red skin.
DAY 1
● ICE ICE ICE as much as possible for the first several hours. Shoot for 10 minutes of every hour.
● Even with icing, It is normal to wake up the next day still very swollen with a “I cried myself to sleep” look... Tight, puffy, tender.
EVERYDAY WHILE HEALING
● With your fingertips, wash eyes with a gentle cleanser, and rinse well. Eyes should be cleansed morning and night.
● Pat dry with a clean paper product, and do not scrub or pick at any time.
● Apply After Inked lotion as needed with a clean q-tip on dry skin only. - may be applied several times during the day, however only a
THIN layer should be used at any time. A good rule of thumb is apply whenever your skin looks or feels tight and dry.
● Eyeliner may begin to itch and appear slightly thicker in texture before taking on a flaky, dry, narrow appearance. Do not pick any
flakes, allow them to fall off completely on their own.
● After this time, eyeliner may take on a hazy, dull, light, muted appearance.
● Color will return {bloom} after healing is complete, typically between the 3rd and 4th week.
Keep in mind, when healing is complete, it is normal to have lighter/less saturated areas. You may lighten up to 30% the first time through.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
1. NO MASCARA or eye makeup for 7 days, or until skin is no longer dry and flaky.
2. A brand new tube of mascara should be used when able to apply, and makeup brushes should be cleansed well before 1st use.
3. Sleep on a CLEAN PILLOWCASE.
4. Do not use too much lotion. Only a thin layer is needed at any time, the skin needs to “breathe” to heal properly.
5. Do not use ANY Retin A, Glycolic or Salicylic acid products at all while healing.
6. Do not use Peroxide or Neosporin on any treated area.
7. Avoid vigorous exercise and strenuous activity for 14 days.
8. Do not expose new eyeliner to direct sunlight or tanning beds for at least 14 days.
9. Avoid Facials, Steam, Heavy Sweating ( gym!!) and Long, Hot Showers for 14 days.
10. Avoid Swimming in Lakes, Ocean, Pools or Hot Tubs for at least 14 days.
11. Avoid gardening or yard work for 14 days.
12. Avoid chemicals and irritants for 14 days, particularly fine mist type products.