Paramedical Pre & Post Care
To ensure the best possible outcome it is imperative that you read and understand the requirements for pre and post care.
Camouflage & Inkless Pre- Care
For best results it is highly recommended to have 1-3 LED Light Therapy treatments (Depending on the condition of the skin) to prepare the the skin prior to treatment.
Appointments can be lengthy please ensure you are hydrated and have eaten you are welcome to bring headphones to your appointment.
Ensure that you wear loose clean clothing to your appointment. Also please ensure you sleep in clean bedding.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine and for ibuprofen 24 hours prior.
Avoid fish oil and krill oil for 1 week unless specified by a doctor.
Please do not tan or use fake tan prior. For best colour matching please come in your natural coloured state
If you are a diabetic or have any other serious conditions please refer to your doctor for a letter of consent
Purchase Bepanthan and Antibacterial Soap to apply as aftercare.
You cannot be tattooed if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, keloid scar with the exception of atrophic (raised) scar. If you are on a course of Roaccutane you must be wait 12 months.
Please do not apply anesthetic.
Camouflage & Inkless Aftercare
The area will be red and raised and may be tender to touch. As the skin heals you scar/ stretch marks will go from bright red to dark red and eventually back to your natural skin colour. All skin heals differently and it is important to be patient and allow the skin to take its natural healing process. The healing process can take u to 4-8 weeks but in some cases can take up to 12 weeks.
Do not pick or scrub the area
The area needs to be kept dry for 24hrs. No showering or swimming. After day 1 you can shower but face away from the shower stream for 1 week. a gentle anti bacterial soap is recommended and gently pat dry.
Do not have any sun exposure or take part in any swimming for minimum 4 weeks. There after 50+ sunscreen is a must. Do not apply any self tan whilst undertaking this treatment until completed.
No exercise or excessive sweating for 1 week.
Loose clothing is recommended for 1 week.
Laser treatments cannot be performed on any camouflaged pigmented areas EVER
Apply aftercare twice a day and gently massage for 2 weeks.
It can take 2 or more sessions to arrive at desired results, LED light therapy will vastly improve your results pre and post procedure
This is an estimated time frame of healing
Day 1 Skin will appear inflamed & red
Day 2 Swelling will start to subside
Day 3 Redness will start to darken
Week 2-3 Pigmentation will start to fade at this stage
Week 4-6 Healed results may be visible to some clients.
Week 8 Once pigmentation is gone you may be ready for the next visit
Areola Nipple Tattoo Aftercare
Please ensure you wear loose fitting comfortable clothing preferably without bra for 1 week
Tegaderm clear film will be applied to area, please keep these on for 1 day. Please shower facing away from the spray in a mildly warm temperature.
Apply aftercare twice a day for 1 week
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