Immediately after your procedure, apply an ice pack for about 15 minutes on procedure area to reduce swelling. Area should be iced for 15 minutes on/ 45 minutes off for 4-5 hours after your procedure. Icing the following day will not help as much. Swelling usually lasts no longer than 48 hours.
After icing phase is completed, apply thin coats of Vitamin A&D Ointment or Vitamin E Oil as often as needed to keep area moisturized and to prevent cracking in the skin. After about 3-7 days the surface layer of skin, the epidermis, should be healed. You may then discontinue use of ointments.
Don't pick, scratch, or scrape off any dry skin. Simply moisturize to relieve any itching.
Avoid using conventional makeup over your permanent makeup for about a week until the epidermis is healed. Eye shadows and other makeup contain bacteria which can cause an infection.
Do not scrub or rub procedure areas in any way. Use only clean water to wash gently pat dry during your daily cleansing procedure.
Avoid direct sunlight for the first week at bare minimum, although 3 to 6 weeks are recommended. Sunlight can greatly fade the procedure outcome. You should wait about a week until the epidermal layer of skin is healed before you begin use of sunblock.
Avoid chlorinated pools and hot tubs as chlorine can fade the procedure. Note that permanent makeup procedures are in fact tattoos and puncture the skin leaving it susceptible to bacteria.
Avoid swimming in lakes and oceans as these can also harbor harmful bacteria which may cause an infection.
Avoid microdermabrasion, acid peels, and acne medications such as Retin-A, as these may greatly fade or damage your new cosmetic procedures.
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