Aftercare

Thank you for booking in with me!

As a cosmetic tattoo artist, my role is to enhance your natual beauty. I select the right pigments, shapes, and techniques to enhance your appearance with my services.

However, the final outcome depends greatly on your body’s response, including skin type, metabolism, and, most importantly, how well you follow the aftercare guidelines. Proper treatment of the tattooed area in the weeks and months following your procedure will impact how the pigments settle and retain.

Please note that all cosmetic tattooing, especially eyebrows, will look darker and more intense for up to one week as they heal. Don’t panic about the initial color, it's normal for it to fade to a softer, more muted shade over time. It may take up to six weeks to see the final color result. 

Trust the process!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email me at vainpaintats@gmail.com

I'm here to help!

• After the appointment, gently dab the area with a wet wipe or a clean wet paper towel to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every hour or as often as you can until the area stops weeping. You do not want this fluid to harden as it will increase your chances of pigment fallout during the healing process.
• For the first week, gently wash the area twice a day to remove any bacteria, build-up, oils and dead skin. Do this each morning and night with water and a gentle soap like QV or Cetaphil. I like the Dettol antibacterial soap bars! Use your fingertips to very gently rub the area in a circular motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water. Pat dry with a clean paper towel. DO NOT use any exfoliant products or cleansing products containing acids. (Glycolic, Hyaluronic, Salicylic, Retinol, etc)
• Avoid hot steamy showers.
• When the area starts to crack and peel, do not touch or pick at the area. Pulling off the flaking skin or scabs will pull out pigment resulting in a patchy healed result and most importantly, it's gross!
• Avoid direct sunlight while the area is healing.
• Avoid exercise for 7 days. The salt in your sweat will push out pigment.
• Change your pillowcase!
• Please DO NOT use products such as vasoline or bepanthen to heal the tattooed area. If you are unsure what product to use, please contact me.

Every person is different based on their skin type and the technique used during the appointment.

• Oily Skin: Dry healing produces the best results. Use blotting paper around the area to clear up oily skin.
• Dry skin: Use an aftercare cream 1-2 times a day when your eyebrows start to crack and peel. LESS IS MORE. I prefer QV cream or any unscented moisturizer with emu oil. Contact me if you have a product at home and are unsure if it's ok to use.

• Avoid spicy foods, hot drinks, food and drinks that stain, citrus for 5 days. Kissing and other intimate activites are also included. 
• Use a cold pack or ice cubes in a sandwich bag if need for pain and swelling.
• Your lips will be very dry while healing. Make sure to keep them moist with your aftercare cream.
• Do not pick at the dry flaky pieces of skin. Allow your lips to exfoliate naturally.
• Avoid licking your lips! Your saliva can break down the pigment in your lips.
• You may get a cold sore after the appointment, even if you've never had one in the past. The virus may live dormant in your system. If so, take over the counter medicine Famvir, a prescription from your doctor for Valtrex and a cold sore cream to use a long side your aftercare cream.

!!COLD SORES!!

If you are prone to cold sores, you MUST get on Valtrex immediately after your lip appointment. Get a script from your Dr immediately and insist on it! Valtrex is for Herpes 2 but works for Herpes 1. A cold sore break out can be catastrophic for your healed result.

Look after these similarly to eyebrows. Avoid using cleaners and exfoliants until the area is fully healed. Due to being a small area, pigment can be easily lost if proper aftercare is not followed.

It is EXTREMELY important that you dry heal your brows after having saline removal. 

Leave them alone!! No creams, no aftercare balms, absolutely nothing. 

We want your brows to dry and scab for the most optimal removal results.

Immediately after treatment your stretch marks or scars will have redness, swelling, and look angry for about 2-4 weeks. THIS IS NORMAL! 

60% of your healed result is up to how strictly you follow your aftercare!!!

Day 1-4:

• Do not take Advil for the next 24 hours.
• The area will be red, swollen and feel like sunburn.
• Avoid heat exposure, a gentle cool shower is permitted after 12 hours.
• Clean the area with a mild cleanser and apply recommended aftercare products. I recommend Cereve or Coconut Oil.

Day 3-7:

• The area will start to dry and may flake or lightly scab. DO NOT pick at the area.
• Continue your application of your aftercare cream

IMPORTANT: Always protect the area with sunscreen when exposed to sunlight

Week One:

• The area may still be dry and flakey, keep up with the use of your aftercare cream
• Make sure to use suncreen on the area if exposing it to the sun

Week Two: 

• Noticeable reduction in inflammation and swelling
• Optional: Use Cicaplast twice daily

After 2 Weeks:

Even thought you may see your skin returnning to normal, it is not uncommon to see some redness and/or post-hyperpigmentation. Be patient and allow your skin to heal.

Send me photos during week 4-6 so I can follow up to see if you're ready for the next session or if your body needs more time to heal. Some people heal faster/slower depending on your individual body health, metabolism, and lifestyle. If you're healing slowly, your next session will be around the 90 day mark. Do not be put off on this if that's the case, it's okay!  We need to make sure your body is healing to its full potential before continuing treatment. Be patient. 

Please note that skin types 4 to 6 may need 3 to 6 months between treatments to completely heal and encourage proper healing to reduce the risk of strong hyperpigmentation. 

 So now that you’re gemmed out, let’s talk about how to best take care and prolong the life of your new bling!

• Avoid touching or playing with your tooth gem after application. I know it’s tempting, but the adhesives need 24 hours to reach maximum strength. 
• Please refrain from eating 1 hour after the tooth gem has been applied. 
• Avoid consuming highly acidic drinks 24 hours post treatment. 
• Avoid alcohol for the first 24 hours post treatment.
• Please stay away from solid foods for the first 24 hours, soft foods only! 
• Brushing over the gems should be avoided for the first 24 hours to allow the adhesives to fully cure
• Avoid using an electric toothbrush for 24-48 hours post treatment.
• After 24 hours, continue necessary oral hygiene habits such as brushing and flossing to avoid plaque build up around the gem. This will also prevent the enamel around the gem from yellowing 

Try to use a straw when you can and avoid overly hot/cold drinks to extend the longevity of your gems.

Tooth gems are a non-invasive, reversible treatment. If you wish to remove your tooth gem, please see your dentist or dental professional. The removal process is completed with instruments to dislodge the gem. The surface of the tooth will be buffed to remove any excess adhesive and restore the enamel to it’s smooth, polish-like finish. This process is quick and pain free. 

We do not recommend removing your tooth gem at home. 

As tooth gems are foreign objects to our body, there is also a chance that the tooth may reject the gem. Complimentary tooth gem replacements are available if the tooth gem comes away within the first 31 days. When a tooth gem falls off, a few things could happen: 

• The tooth gem may fall off and leave adhesive residue on the tooth. This is normal and nothing to panic about. Simply make an appointment with a dentist who will safely buff the adhesive away. 
• The tooth gem may come away from the tooth leaving it completely clean. You may see that the adhesives are in tact and stuck to the gem, leaving no residue on the tooth. If this is the case, a dentist appointment is not needed. 
• The gem may come away from the tooth and leave the silver backing and adhesive behind. This may look peculiar but is nothing to worry about. Swarovski tooth gems have a silver backing behind them which act as a mirror, allowing the light to pass through and shine with a diamond-like appearance. This backing can easily and safely be buffed away by a dentist or dental professional. 

After a teeth whitening treatment, the pores of your enamel are open, this makes them vunerable to stains and can reverse the whitening benefit from your treatment. I recommend following the "white diet" for 24-48 hours after your treatment. Taking care of what you eat and drink will keep your smile whiter for longer!

PLEASE DO NOT EAT OR DRINK (EXCEPT WATER) FOR 2-3 HOURS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT!

NON STAINING BEVERAGES

• Water & Sparkling Water
• Milk
• Vodka, Gin, White Wine, Champagne

BEVERAGES TO AVOID

• Soft Drink
• Citrus Drinks & Juices
• Energy Drinks
• Tea & Coffee
• Red Wine, Beer, Coloured Mixers, Cocktails and Dark Spirits

FOODS TO AVOID

• Coloured Fruit & Veg
• Dark & Milk Chocolate
• Tomatoes & Red Sauces
• Curries & Pickles
• Berries
• Butter & Margarine

FOODS YOU CAN EAT

• Chicken
• Turkey
• White Fish
• White Rice
• White Pasta
• White Sauce
• Cauliflower
• Cottage Cheese
• Potatoes (No skin)
• Bananas
• Peeled Apples

ADDITIONAL TIPS

• Avoid extremely hot or cold beverages — temperature changes can cause teeth to expand and contract, allowing stains to settle in.
• Stay away from acidic foods and drinks, as they can open enamel pores and allow staining.
• Cut back on smoking and alcohol. Both can quickly undo whitening results.

I recommend a follow up treatment 4-6 weeks to achieve the desired result. Keep in mind, the more regularly you whiten your teeth, the whiter your teeth with be!