After Care
If you have any queries or feel your procedure is not healing as explained please telephone your specialist immediately. Do not panic that the area treated may show redness and swelling and that the colour looks dark and intense - this is quite normal.
Additional treatments cannot be undertaken until the area has completely healed. A 4-6 week healing time is required before anymore work can be undertaken.
If showering within 24 hours please try to avoid the water jets hitting the treated area.
Try to avoid the gym, sauna or pool for 24 hours.
Once the area has healed completely, approximately ONE WEEK, consider using a waterproof total sunblock when going out in the sun to stop colour fade.
Strong chemicals of Glycolic Acid/Peels of any kind may cause the pigment to lighten - always telephone and check with your specialist if in any doubt.
You will go through three healing phases: (1) Heal (2) Peel and (3) Fade
Facial Micropigmentation
You may notice a whiteness or blanching around the area, this is quite normal and will subside within 12 hours. If you find any lymphatic fluid or blood weeping you can gently clean the area with saline/cool boiled water and gauze, blotting gently dry to remove all moisture. With clean hands and a cotton bud apply a FINE layer of after-care ointment to the treated area. Repeat this procedure up to 3 times a day if the area feels tight. Too much ointment can inhibit healing. Stop after 3 days. If you wish to apply make-up we suggest you purchase new products to avoid cross-contamination.Body Micropigmentation
If you have a dressing covering the area please remove it as soon as you get home. If you find any lymphatic fluid or blood weeping you can gently clean the area with Saline/cool boiled water and gauze, blotting gently dry to remove all moisture. If possible leave the area to dry for as long as possible so try and wear loose fitting clothing. Only add a FINE layer of ointment if the area feels tight.After the fine scabbing has sloughed away you will see a different hue to the colour implanted.
After 4-6 weeks the colour will appear to take on a new strength.
Important Information
Giving Blood
The Red Cross have suggested that you do not give blood for 6 months.
MRI Scans
This procedure shows up as an artefact on the scan. Some clients may experience a tingling sensation. Please notify your radiologist.
Injectables
Dermal filters can alter the shape of the eyebrows or the lips.
Laser
Laser Hair Removal, particularly around the lip area (cleft patients) can cause colour change - it is important to advise LHR technician that you have had a micropigmentation procedure as this cannot be rectified with another micropigmentation procedure.
Colour Refreshing
To keep your micropigmentation looking its best it is recommended that you have a colour boost procedure every 12-18 months for facial procedures and every 2-3 years for areas covered by clothing.
It is very important to remember that if you have had a skin camouflage procedure or scalp camouflage then this work is multi-treatment and it can take many months to see the true result. This is because colour is required to be implanted slowly and carefully - in a layered effect to try and create the most realistic skin tones possible.
It is important that you contact your specialist immediately if you feel your procedure is not healing as listed and explained.