Cosmetic Tattoo Care in Bend, Oregon
Precare and aftercare
How you prepare and care for a cosmetic tattoo can go a long way for healing. Here is what you need to know.
Brow Work: Precare
Please read these instructions carefully, and call or text if you have any questions.
Precare instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessive bleeding during the procedure will dilute the pigment color and lead to poor results.
- No skin irritations. The skin must be free of all irritations including ingrown hairs, blemishes, eczema, and psoriasis.
- No working out the morning of the appointment.
- No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before the procedure.
- No tanning on your face two weeks prior.
- No blood thinners such as Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, or Advil/Ibuprofen 48 hours before the procedure.
- Avoid fish oil, prenatal vitamins, collagen, and "hair, skin, and nail" supplements two weeks prior to procedure.
- Discontinue retinol products, chemical and laser peels, microdermabrasion, alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), and any chemical exfoliant or "brightening" skincare at least 6 weeks prior. Once your brows have healed, you must avoid use of these products on the forehead area to prevent premature fading.
- No Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area 2 weeks prior to your appointment.
- No antibiotic use for 30 days prior and post appointment.
- No brow waxing, tinting, or threading one week prior. The more natural hair growth you have, the better! Unless you like the current shape of your brows, you may pluck the day before. This is only for the 1st appointment; for your touch-up please keep the brow hair outside the tattoo area groomed.
- If you have had previous brow work done by someone else you must book a consultation before booking a brow appointment.
Please note:
Appointment cancellation
Not following these rules will result in forfeiture of your appointment and the credit card on file will be charged $100.00.
No-shows, late cancellations (less than 72 hours prior to your appointment), or being more than 15 minutes late, will also result in being charged a $100.00 fee. You will not be charged to reschedule.
Makeup
You may wear makeup to your appointment, it helps me to determine what style might fit you.
I suggest little to no foundation/cover up, although eyeliner and mascara are fine.
Keep in mind I will be removing your makeup from your eyebrows up, and I will be taking before and after photos.
Menstrual cycle
Please Note: You will be more sensitive to pain during your menstrual cycle.
Brow Work: aftercare
Please note: Eyebrows will appear darker, bolder, and sharper due to natural scabbing and healing for the first week. This is very common for all permanent cosmetic procedures.
For the first 24 hours your brows will be “sweating”. Using a clean tissue or gauze, gently blot your brows to remove the excess plasma every hour.
- Keep the brow area clean by using a fragrance-free antibacterial cleanser (such as H2Ocean Soap from Monolith Tattoo Studio) and water. Hands must be freshly clean. Avoid use of abrasive washcloths or sponges.
- Allow eyebrows to completely dry before applying ointment (pat dry with a tissue then air dry for 2 minutes).
- Once fully dry, apply a thin layer of provided ointment (1/2 rice grain sized amount on each brow).
- Repeat above steps morning and night for 10 days after service.
- DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for a minimum of 4 weeks after your procedure. Direct sunlight can cause the pigment to change color while it is healing and can also cause hyperpigmentation and scarring.
- Avoid sweating on your face for 7-10 days. Sweating through or on the brows will expel pigment from the dermis producing poor results.
- Avoid sleeping on your face/brows for the first 10 days.
- Keep your bangs and hair pulled back from your face for the first 10 days.
- NO makeup or skincare products to be used on the treated area for 10 days.
- After 10 days, once the area has healed completely, consider using sunblock when going out in the sun to stop the color from fading.
- Eyebrow tinting should not be undertaken for 2 weeks after your procedure.
- Avoid Retin-A, chemical peels, laser treatments, microdermabrasion, and/or anything to treat hyperpigmentation around the brow area once healed to prevent fading of your brow tattoo.
- Avoid Hibiclens/surgical scrubs as these will strip pigment.
- Avoid pools, saunas, steam rooms, hot showers, and/or hot baths for 10 days.
- After 6-8 weeks a follow-up appointment is required to perfect your brows.
Eyebrows after you've healed
Please note: Achieving perfect brows is a multi-step process that cannot be achieved in just one session. Some clients may need more than two sessions to achieve their desired density and shape.
Call or text the studio to schedule a touch-up session ASAP as the calendar fills fast. Your 1st touch up is 6-12 weeks after your initial appointment and will take about 90 minutes. Some might need a 3rd session otherwise I recommend annual touch-ups.
*There are no implied or written guarantees if you do not follow the above pre and post care instructions*
- Brow tattoos normally last 1-3 years depending on lifestyle, skin type and aftercare.
- Exposure to the sun and tanning beds can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment.
- Always apply sunblock (50 SPF or greater) on the brow area once completely healed.
- Maintain removal of unwanted eyebrow hair outside of your tattooed brow design by tweezing, threading, waxing, or razoring.
- Do not laser around your brow area (IPL). Some lasers may change the color of the pigment.
- Additional brow makeup application may still be required after your appointment to achieve your desired look.
- For further sun protection wear hats and sunglasses.
- Yearly touch-ups are recommended to maintain your results.
- Avoid using chemical skin exfoliants on the brows and forehead area. Use of these products will cause premature fading and tattoo discoloration. Examples may include but are not limited to: glycolic acid, hydroquinone, retinol, Retin A, Vitamin C, "peels" or "brightening."
- Avoid any service or product used to treat hyperpigmentation on the forehead and eye area.
lIp Work: precare
Please read these instructions carefully, and call or text if you have any questions.
Precare instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessing bleeding during the procedure will dilute the pigment color and lead to poor results.
If you have ever had a cold sore, even once, you will want to get an anti-viral such as Acyclovir or Valtrex prescription from your doctor and take this 5 days prior to your appointment and for 5 days after. Not doing so can result in a breakout on the entire lip area, affect the healing process, and may cause pigment migration.
*There are no implied or written guarantees if you do not follow the above pre and post care instructions*
- Do not workout the morning of the procedure.
- No alcohol, caffeine, or stimulants on the day of the procedure– including decaf coffee and tea!
- Exfoliate your lips before your procedure to avoid chapped or peeling lips.
- Avoid fish oil, primrose oil, prenatal vitamins, collagen, nutritional shakes, and "hair, skin, nail" supplements for a minimum of 48 hours prior to procedure.
- Discontinue Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) at least 6 weeks prior.
- No lip filler/injections for a minimum of 3 weeks before getting lip tattoos.
- Wait six months after a lip implant and get written clearance from your surgeon.
- No blood thinners such as Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Advil/Ibuprofen or any other blood thinners 48 hours before the procedure.
- HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE- For a successful lip appointment it is important to ensure your lips are not dry. Keep well hydrated by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day the week leading to your appointment as well as exfoliating moisturizing the lips for a few days before.
lIp Work: aftercare
Immediately following the procedure, lips may feel dry, chapped, tight, and tender to the touch.
Call or text us to schedule a touch-up session ASAP as the calendar fills fast. Your 1st touch up is 6-12 weeks after your initial appointment and will take about 90 minutes. Some might need a 3rd session, otherwise I recommend annual touch-ups.
Expect moderate swelling, usually one to three days following the procedure. Scabbing may make the lips feel thick. Lips will fade up to 50% after the first 5 days. 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, so please be patient. Cosmetic tattooing is a multiple-step appointment process with a healing time of approximately six weeks in between touch-up appointments.
The following can impact how slowly or quickly your lips heal: age, diet, stress, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, general health, sleep/fatigue. The more fatigued you are the lower your immune system is which can lead to easier infection. Please get plenty of rest and drink lots of water to hydrate prior to the procedure.
- If you are taking antiviral medication, do so for another 5 days to prevent an outbreak.
- For 10 days, at night and in the morning with clean hands, gently wash your lips with a fragrance free antibacterial soap. Pat your lips dry with a clean paper towel or tissue and apply a thin layer of the provided ointment.
- During the day if lips feel dry, apply a very light layer of ointment. Make sure to dab/press onto skin, do not rub it in.
- Avoid over-saturating lips with the ointment but also avoid lips getting dried out.
- DO NOT PICK at Itching or dry skin.
- Wash your face carefully, avoiding the lip area for 10 days.
- No lip makeup for 10 days.
- No spicy foods for 24 hours and drink liquids using a straw.
- No extreme sweating for 5 days.
- Avoid pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water for 5 days.
- While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or keep licking your lips as this will impede the healing process.
- You may apply an ice pack (which must be protected with a damp barrier film or paper towel) for 10-minute intervals for the first 48 hours. Ice may be applied every hour or so, if desired. Do not put ice directly on the area.
- Do not expose lips to direct sunlight or tanning beds for 2 weeks. This is new skin and will sunburn easily and direct sun prematurely may also cause scarring and alter pigment color.
- 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 3-6 months depending on your body’s reaction to the process.
Please note:
Important
Not following these rules will result in forfeiture of your appointment and the credit card on file will be charged $100.00.
Menstrual cycle
You will be more sensitive to pain during your menstrual cycle.
Tiny, Areola & 3D Nipple, and Scar Camouflage Tattoos
Removing the film: The best way to remove the film is to find an edge of the film, and pull it back over itself in the direction of your hair growth. Ideally, you will do this in a warm shower, as the steam and warmth loosen the adhesive. If you pull upward instead, it can hurt, so be mindful of this.
As soon as your tattoo session is complete, it will begin to heal. If this is your first tattoo, you should treat it like an open wound. Your tattoo artist will wash the area and place a protective film on it to guard it from bacterial infection. Depending on the level of weeping (inky, oozy redness), you may need to change out the film.
Please note: If your tattoo weeps severely in the first 24 hours, please contact Adored Tattoo Boutique and we will change it for you; do not try to do this on your own. Many people describe a new tattoo as feeling like a sunburn– a really cool looking sunburn. The area tends to sting a bit, and it will often be red and a little swollen. This is all a normal part of the healing process. Please try to keep the film on for 3-5 days if possible, after that you can take it off.
Call or text us to schedule a touch-up session ASAP as the calendar fills fast. Your 1st touch up is 6-12 weeks after your initial appointment and will take about 90 minutes. Some might need a 3rd session, otherwise I recommend annual touch-ups.
- Only use clean hands to wash your tattoo.
- Do not use washcloths, bath towels, bath sponges, loofahs, or anything else remotely rough on a fresh tattoo.
- Lather soap and warm water in your hand and clean the area in a gentle, circular motion.
- Gently rinse the tattoo and wash again until the area is clear of any ointment or blood.
- To dry the tattoo after cleaning, you may use a hair dryer on the ‘cool’ setting, or a clean paper towel to dab until dry is also totally fine.
- Wash your tattoo with warm water twice daily, using a mild cleaner to do so. Continue to avoid using a washcloth, loofah, or any other abrasive material.
- Rinse thoroughly, but don’t soak it.
- Pat dry with clean paper towels.
- Do not dry with a towel or any other rough material.
- Do not rebandage.
- Make sure to continue daily care by applying a small amount of Aquaphor, grapeseed oil, or shop-recommended ointment at least 2-3 times a day for two weeks.
Eyeliner: Precare
Please note: Do not wear makeup or mascara to the appointment.
- No lash extensions. Lash extensions would need to be removed about one week prior to procedure. They must be removed professionally by a lash artist, not just pulled out. Makeup, dirt, and lash glue can build up and get in the way of the lash line and cause an infection. Lash extensions can be accidentally pulled out during the procedure.
- No lash tinting 7 to 10 days before the procedure to prevent further skin irritation.
- No lash lifting 7 to 10 days before the procedure to avoid irritation and possible allergic reaction to lash lift chemicals.
- No lash growth serum. For prescription serums, such as Latisse, stop 1 to 2 months prior to the procedure. For non-prescription serums, stop 2 weeks prior to the procedure. Do not use serums again until 30 days after your procedure. Serum enlarges the capillaries, bringing blood to the surface which can cause more irritation during the procedure, can lessen the ink retention, and can cause more sensitivity, excess bleeding, and bruising.
- No dying or perming lashes 48 hours prior.
- No contact lenses during the procedure, or 48 hours after. If you come in with contact lenses make sure you bring your solution and lens container to remove them before your procedure. Bring glasses to wear home instead of relying on contacts.
- No prior surgery in or around the eyes without a doctor's note to ensure that it is safe to touch, rub, clean, and put pressure on the eyes.
- No Blepharoplasty eye skin removal 6 months prior; this also requires a doctor's note.
- No allergy outbreaks during the procedure. This can cause you to be super sensitive and have swelling. If you experience dry eyes, you can use lubricant during the procedure.
- No caffeine and no alcohol 24 hours prior.
- No blood thinners like aspirin or Ibuprofen 24 hours prior.
- No fish oil, vitamin E, Niacin, at least 1 week prior.
Permanent Jewelry: Aftercare
- You can clean your welded jewelry and charms with warm water, a gentle toothbrush, and dish soap. Jewelry polishing cloths also work great to get them polished up and back to their super shiny selves!
Disclaimer:
We hold the right to deny service to clients who have the following conditions, so please contact us before scheduling if any of the following apply:
*Diagnosed conditions that are waived are required to bring a doctor's note stating physician’s approval..
- Pregnant or Nursing
- Diabetic
- Rosacea
- Viral infections and/or diseases
- Epilepsy
- A Pacemaker or major heart problems
- Had an organ transplant
- Taking antibiotics
- Tendency towards keloids or scarring
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Skin irritations or psoriasis near the treated area (rashes, sunburn, acne, etc…)
- Sick (cold, flu, etc…)
- Used Accutane in the past year
- Allergic to anesthetic (lidocaine)
- Extremely oily or problematic skin
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