Aftercare For Your Permanent Makeup Service With Forever Valentine Beauty:
MICROBLADINg Aftercare:
Your semi-permanent makeup will look very dark and intense for the first few days following the procedure and will gradually lighten as you go throughout the healing process. There may be a point where you feel that it isn’t even there. Trust the process, a lot of people have pigment resurfaced weeks after!!! It takes a full 6-8 weeks to see how your skin resurfaces.
Some people prefer the “bolder” look in the beginning. If that is you, keep in mind that for the second appointment, we can go darker.
Keep the eyebrow area dry! We prefer the dry healing method. Use grapeseed oil given at appointment at night only if needed after 2 or 3 days.
Avoid makeup on/around the eyebrow area for at least a week, preferably longer.
Do not use an exfoliator on your face.
Use gentle soap around your eyebrows. Cetaphil works great.
Do not pick the scabs!
Do not exercise or do any activity that will make you sweat a lot for at least a week.
Do not thread or wax the area.
Sun exposure can and will affect semi-permanent makeup.
Any changes necessary will be done at your follow-up appointment. Your new brows are not complete until after the second appointment.
If you have a reaction or suspect an infection as a result of this procedure, please contact a physician.
Areolas Aftercare:
Leave areolas bandaged for 2 to 3 hours. Once home wash with warm water, Do Not Scrub! Do not wash with soap at this time.
For the next 3 days wash with warm water only to prevent scabbing. Your body at this time will be pushing out what it doesn't need from the tattooed area as it heals. If not washed off, it can dry and scab up, causing discomfort, and possibly pulling the pigment. Peeling, on the other hand, is normal. In fact, it is expected, since a new layer of skin will form days after the skin is tattooed.
Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor or Basatrasin on the freshly tattooed area. A small amount of these products should be applied once in the morning, and again at night. ( or after each time the area is washed)
For the next 10 days, make sure any bra or shirt that touches the area is clean, and not skin-tight! If able to, wearing loose garments, or no bra is highly recommended. We want to prevent friction in the healing area, especially for the first week. Basically, let that skin breathe!
Around day 4 you may start using a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil to wash. Again, do not soak the area! Just wash and rinse.
No lotions and soaps with perfume should touch the area for 10 days.
Once the area begins to peel, DO NOT PICK! this will possibly pull the pigment and cause scarring.
Avoid pools, hot tubs, and bathtubs, basically submerging the healing tattoo in any type of body of water for 10 days.
The less you touch it, the better it will heal.
The pigment used is a cosmetic pigment, it will be its darkest color for the first 3 days. Once healed, the color is normally 30 to 40 percent lighter. A follow-up appointment can always darken the area.
For Breast Cancer Survivors, the course of treatments you have undergone may affect the healing. It’s not uncommon for it takes several treatments to achieve desired results.
Don’t go tanning with healing areolas.
Once healed, those who use UV tanning beds should always have the areolas covered up and a layer of SPF for protection. UV exposure will fade the areolas! Please consider spray tanning as a healthier alternative.
It is not uncommon to need a minor touch-up every few years, depending on how your skin holds the pigment, or what colors were used. Some may simply fade faster than others. This can always be corrected in a minor touch-up appointment.
If you have a reaction or suspect an infection as a result of this procedure, please contact a physician.
Scalp Micropigmentation and Hairline Enhancements Aftercare:
First 3 Days After Your Appointment
No Water Contact!
No soap, Shampoos, or Anything! Yes, this includes dry shampoo too.
No working out that causes sweating. That includes even mild sweat-inducing activities.
No shaving, this is why it’s strongly encouraged that you shave 24 hours before your appointment.
No tight Caps, Hats, Helmets, Toupees, and/ or Wigs.
If you have a reaction or suspect an infection as a result of this procedure, please contact a physician.
Day 4
You may lightly rinse the scalp now with just water, still no shampoos or soaps at this time.
You may shave with an electric razor only if needed
You can start resuming light sweat-inducing activities and workouts. NO heavy sweating workouts
You may lightly moisturize the scalp with a gentle alcohol-free, fragrance, and dye-free moisturizer
Day 7 to 10
You may wash your scalp with a gentle shampoo or face wash. Please read the label to make sure there is no alcohol, dyes, or fragrances in the soap.
You may resume all normal workouts/ Heavy sweating activities.
You may shave with a razor as long as all scabs (if they are any) are gone.
If you are doing SMP appointments weekly or bi-weekly it is highly suggested to moisturize the scalp at this point to prevent dryness or any sensitivity.
Still avoid chlorine-filled pools & jacuzzis.
Day 30 after completing SMP appointments
Critical to avoid UV Ray Exposure, as this can prematurely fade your SMP treatments.
Intense sweating can be part of everyday routines and/ or workouts
You may use shampoo, dye, shave, and cut hair as you did prior
Always wear an SPF on the scalp, or some type of hat when in direct sunlight.
You may spray tan the area.
Avoid products with Alcohol or quick-drying agents. (SD Alcohol, Denatured Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol High)
Lip Blush Aftercare:
Your lips will appear very dark and bright, but will gain a more tinted natural look once they are healed!
Please refrain from exercising for at least 5 days after your service.
Starting on day 1, please use sterile water and cotton gauze to wipe the affected area. Keep your lips moist at all times, Aquifer or A+D ointment is recommended!
By day 4 most of the peeling should be completed. Your lips will feel dry and chapped, keep moisturized!
After the scabs come off, the color will appear soft and almost ‘frosty’ looking but the color will come back little by little every day for 28 days. Keep moisturized!Do not pick, peel, or scratch your scabs, and no makeup until the scabs are gone!
Avoid spicy foods or direct contact with foods and drinks for the next 2 days. Use a straw when drinking liquids!
If you have a reaction or suspect an infection as a result of this procedure, please contact a physician.
Lash Enhancement Aftercare:
You may experience slightly puffy to swollen eyes and heavy lids. Your eyes may feel more swollen than they appear.
Use sterile water and cotton gauze to wipe the affected area only the first day after the procedure
Keep the affected area DRY for the next 10 days.
No makeup, no creams, and no mascara for 10 days
No eyedrops for 10 days
No exercising for 5 days
No vaseline, Neosporin, or petroleum-based products for 10 days, this will cause premature fading
Ice packs may be applied as necessary to reduce swelling.
Do not scratch or pick!
Blinking helps to eliminate the small pieces of pigment which have detached.
The pigment will go away after the scabs fall but will come back little by little every day for 4 weeks.
If you have a reaction or suspect an infection as a result of this procedure, please contact a physician.
Teeth Whitening Aftercare:
Follow the “White Diet” for 24-48 hours
Beverages to avoid (Avoid extremely hot & cold liquids):
Coffee, tea, energy drinks, red wine, dark beer or liquor, soda, acidic fruit juices & carbonated drinks
Foods to avoid (Avoid brightly colored food & acidic fruits):
Chocolate, broccoli, spinach, carrots, beets, berries, tomatoes, red pasta sauce, sugary foods, and candy
Use a straw to minimize contact with your teeth
Cut back on drinking & smoking
Use a mouth rinse or brush your teeth after eating and drinking
Keep up with regular dental cleanings
Saline Lightening Aftercare:
KEEP AREA CLEAN and open to air. Do not cover it with a band-aid or anything else, leave it open to air. Air/oxygen provides good and faster healing. You should not be touching the area at all but if you find yourself needing to please make sure your hands are exceptionally clean.
CLEAN BY BLOTTING AREA with saline 3-4 times a day for the first 3 days, then twice a day thereafter until scabs fall off. No ice.
DO NOT SOAK the treated area with water. You can shower as normal but keep the area out of the shower spray as best you can and do not let the area get wet for more than a few minutes. It is best to keep it dry but if you do get it wet, gently pat it dry.
NO BATHING, SWIMMING, SAUNAS, HOT TUBS, TANNING, OR EXERCISE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
DO NOT disrupt the scabbing process (i.e., no picking, scratching, etc.) All scabbing needs to fall off naturally. If you force or pick a scab off you will disrupt the process and possibly cause scarring. It is critical to keep the scabs on as long as possible to achieve optimum results.
TREAT THE AREA WITH TLC. DO NOT DO ANYTHING AT ALL THAT COULD CAUSE ISSUES OR PROBLEMS TO THE TREATED AREA.
ONCE ALL SCABBING HAS NATURALLY FALLEN OFF, apply one drop of Vitamin E Oil 3-4 times a day for a minimum of 4 weeks, or until the next lightening session. DO NOT start applying the Vitamin E Oil UNTIL all scabbing has naturally fallen off. It is our goal to keep the area as dry as possible until all scabs have naturally fallen off.
Spray Tan Aftercare:
Wait for 8 to 12 hours or 1 to 5 hours before showering, depending on the solution.
This is the period of time required for the development of NUDA spray tanning solutions
Avoid activities that provoke sweating or any contact with any liquid during the development period. If it's raining or snowing outside, wear long and covering clothes.
Do not apply cream or makeup on the skin during the development period.
If the session takes place in the evening, go to bed wearing long clothes.
Rinse the whole body and face thoroughly to prevent the cosmetic bronzer (temporary layer) from leaking afterward. Rinse until the water is clear. For the first shower, we recommend not using soap.
Moisturize the skin daily with an appropriate lotion. Use the NUDA body lotion for the best results
Use the NUDA self-tanning lotion to expand your spray tan result.
Do not exfoliate the skin for the duration of the result. When the tan will start to fade it's essential to exfoliate the skin again in order to remove the old tan residue.
Use soft facial cleansers. Avoid oily or exfoliating ones as well as brushes.
Do not wax areas where the solution has been applied. A delicate shaving may be done occasionally.
Sweating excessively while sleeping or spending time in jacuzzis or saunas, taking long baths or showers on a daily basis, and participating in activities that may cause excessive sweating can cause may cause the product to fade away faster
Avoid lotions, soaps, and body washes made with mineral oils, petroleum, and alcohol. These ingredients can affect the result and cause a faster fading
Brow Lamination / Tint Aftercare:
Do not get your brows wet within the first 24 hours. This includes but is not limited to excessive moisture and steam from saunas and baths.
Do not apply makeup or receive any treatments around the brow area within the first 24 hours.
Use a brow conditioner daily.
Avoid rubbing or excessive touching of the brows.
Avoid sleeping on your front within the first 24-48 hours.
AVOID EXFOLIANTS LIKE RETINOL OR ACIDS A WEEK BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR LAMINATION
