Immediately after your procedure
Redness or swelling is normal
Redness around the eyebrow is completely normal and tend to show more on lighter and cooler skintones. The redness typically diminishes within 1-2 hours post-procedure. If any, the swelling can be managed with soft gel ice packs. Place chilled gel packs (from refrigerator only) in plastic baggies before you place over the swollen area in order to prevent any infection or moisture contact. Swelling is rare but will diminish within 1-2 hours post procedure.
Do not pick on flaking or scabbing!
As the skin starts it’s natural healing process, you may experience some flaking and/or scabbing. Picking or peeling any flakes or scabs can cause loss of implanted pigment and /or scarring. Please refrain from touching tattooed area except when applying ointment (and only do so gently with a Q-tip). Some pigment may rub off, therefore, you should take precautions to protect linens and towels. It’s also normal to see pigment on you Q-tip after applying the ointment.
Apply ointment on the brows every 4-5 hours (or 3 times a day on average) for the full 7-14 days, depending on your body. Do not allow your brows to become completely dry or feel tight.
Avoid certain activities & don’t use soaps or/and creams
Pools, Jacuzzis, saunas, tanning, excessive sweating, facials, hot yoga and other extremely humid situations should be avoided for a period of at least 14 days or until the eyebrows are fully healed. Skin creams and products containing Retin – A, AHA, or any other kind of chemical peel must not be used directly on or near the tattooed area, as this will fade and possibly distort the colour of brows. Sun block should be applied over tattoos on days when you know you will be continuously under the sun for more than 2 hours. (SPF 50 Recommended)
When washing your face, refrain from using soaps and cream on the brow area during the healing period. When showering or bathing, avoid putting your face directly under the showerhead stream.
Final appearance will take 4 -6 weeks
Do not panic! The colour immediately after tattooing will appear very sharp and dark but will soften and fade considerably as the healing process concludes. As with most operations and procedures, it must get worse before it gets better. The final appearance of the tattooed area should not be considered for at least 4-6 weeks after the final visit.
Touch-ups may be required
You may want a touch-up or augment an area the pigment has settled, however, this can onely take place after the 4 – week healing period. A touch-up appointment is crucial with this procedure because Alternative Beauty Artistry will try their best to match the desired shape and colour as much as possible, but your body may present the healed results differently. It is also not uncommon for certain individuals with great retention of the pigment to not need a touch-up.
It is your responsibility to book ahead end ensure that your touch-up appointment is within the 4-6 weeks’ timeframe of your initial visit, otherwise, you will be subject to additional charges.
In certain cases, more than one touch-up may be required to achieve optimal results. The price includes the first touch-up and any additional sessions will be subject to custom pricing, depending on the level of retention of pigment and the timeframe in- between sessions.