Please read the aftercare instructions carefully, they will answer most of the questions that arise in the days following the procedure(s). Human skin takes some time to heal and each person's ability to heal is different. You will go through different phases of healing, during which time the pigment may appear to have completely disappear or fade so badly that you may believe that little pigment was implanted. Use patience... 

Lips are particularly complex since we are dealing with more muscular tissue.  Changes that occur during the healing process may include an apparent complete loss of pigment, a "whitening" look to the lips, or color too dark.  The color typically looks darker immediately after the procedure simply because it is fresh and the surface skin is fairly clear at that point.  As the surface skin sloughs off and new cells rise upward, there can be a loss of some of the surface skin's transparency, leaving the color slightly lighter than immediately after the procedure.  This is natural and to be expected.  This is a "wound" to the skin and must be given time to heal.  

Eyeliner-Lash Enhancement

A natural reaction to procedures performed close to the eye is to have tears and watery eyes for a short time. The saline quality of your own tears will assist in the healing in that area. Do not wipe the tears away with a heavy hand, blot or dab the tears until they have stopped.  Wiping can press the skin and actually force some of the pigment out of the newly implanted area.

Remember that any product that you use around your eyes can possibly cause the pores to become blocked with product. Pores blocked with product may cause an impaction leading to an infection.  

Expect to have redness, itchy eyes, and mild swelling. Many clients are able to go to dinner the same night this procedure is performed. An application of ice for a short period can relieve much of the "tight" feeling that may occur. Bruising is extremely rare but possible.

Make sure your touch up is scheduled during your procedure visit for 1-2 weeks later.

Eyebrows

Immediately following the procedure, your brows will appear darker than the final healed outcome.  The color will lighten, become dry and flaky, and the finalized color will become visible over the next week or two.

Dry flaky skin is normal and should not be picked off.  Let it slough off naturally.  It may itch, but resist the urge to pick the area.

An application of an icepack to the brows following the procedure can reduce the redness and inflammation. The area will be red and may have a "hot" feeling for a few hours.

Use the ointment that is supplied by the technician/artist  to keep the area moist. Be aware that some skin ointments can actually cause the ink to be extracted from the skin. Do not use any exfoliation treatments or apply glycolic acid products to the area as this can cause the color to diminish.

Make sure your touch up is scheduled during your procedure visit for 1-2 weeks later.

Lipliner & Lip Color

CAUTION: If you get fever blisters /cold sores, begin taking an anti-viral medication prior to the procedure to reduce the possibility of flare-ups.  

Immediately following the procedure (whether lip liner or lip liner and full lip color) the color will appear much darker than the desired color. However, the skin will slough and shed and the color that was originally chosen will start becoming visible.

Use the ointment that is supplied by the technician/artist  to keep the area moist. Apply it gently over the entire area, do not press it into the skin.

Lips will swell and feel very tender for at least one day, be prepared and keep them moistened with the supplied ointment.. 

Make sure your touch up or follow-up appointment is scheduled during your procedure visit for 5 weeks later.  Areas that have not fully developed their color will be treated at that time.