aftercare
for LIGHTENING & REMOVAL SERVICES
Lightening and/or removing unwanted pigment is a process and patience is required. This is true whether you are choosing a salt saline lightening product service like LiFT, MM chemical removal or laser.
Please be patient and give the process time to work. Expect visible results in 2 to 5 sessions.
How many sessions needed will depend on how saturated the pigment is, how deep it was implanted and how much needs to be removed for the desired result.
In many cases only a percentage of the pigment needs to be lightened/removed and then we can continue the correction process by colour correcting covering the old work. In cases where there is migration or poor placement, colour correction will not likely be an option and removing as much of the pigment as possible will be our ultimate goal. Results cannot be foreseen, predicted or guaranteed.
Emergency removal can be performed within 48 hours of an unwanted result. Once 48 hours has passed you will need to wait at least 8 weeks before any other removal techniques can be attempted.
LiFT SALINE & MM CHEMICAL REMOVAL AFTERCARE
Follow the instructions below for 1-2 weeks, unless otherwise stated
- Keep the area clean by blotting the area using a cotton pad and the solution provided, twice per day (am/pm) for 1- 2 weeks
- Do not allow the are to get wet during healing. Especially during the first 24 hours
- If the area does get wet during the first 24 hours, dry immediately
- A brownish crust will form during the healing period, this is completely normal
- Allow the crust to form and flake away by itself
- Do not pick peel scratch or rub the area during healing under any circumstances – approximately 2 weeks. Picking will cause scarring
- After 2 weeks you may use the provided aftercare product to help the new skin heal. Do not use the balm provided until the crust has completely flaked away
- Once the crust has shed, protect the skin from direct sunlight using SPF30+/sunglasses/clothing for up to 12 weeks
- Allow 8 weeks in between future session/further treatment
- No exercise, running or sweating
- No gym, swimming pools, hot tubs, steam rooms or saunas
- Do not apply makeup/moisturiser/body lotion/fake tan on or near the area
- No beauty treatments including facials/massage
- No eyebrow tinting, waxing, electrolysis or laser hair removal treatments for 4 weeks
- No eyebrow tinting, lamination or eyebrow extensions for 4 weeks
- No eyebrow serums for at least 12 weeks after the final treatment
- New mascara should be used after the 2 week period
- Wear sunglasses when outside
- No contact lenses for 2 weeks
- No eyelash tinting, perming, lifting or eyelash extensions including strip lashes for 4 weeks
- No eyelash serums for at least 12 weeks after the final treatment
- Take care when drinking, eating or brushing your teeth
- Smiling may cause the crust to crack and bleed, take care with facial expressions
- If you suffer with oral herpes (cold sores). On the day of the outbreak, it’s recommended to use Acyclovir or Valtrex cream
- Avoid kissing as this can cause infection
After 72 hours, you can take a short shower (no more than 2 minutes) but do not place the treated areas directly under the stream of the shower
Do not scrub with a washcloth or use any soap on the treated area. Ensure you keep the treated area as dry as possible while it heals and use a clean, dry towel to gently blot the water off the area and allow the skin to dry. A dark crust will form on treated area of skin, which will naturally shed in 2-3 weeks
The crust may crack at the edges during the healing process or due to stretching of the skin with movement. Use a loose, dry, breathable bandage (made of gauze or bandage). Wear clothing that will not chafe until the crust comes off
LASER PERMANENT MAKEUP/TATTOO REMOVAL AFTERCARE
Follow the instructions below for 1-2 weeks, unless otherwise stated
- Keep the area clean and dry during the healing period
- Use the aloe vera ointment and cool compresses to reduce inflammation and discomfort
- If blistering occurs, don’t be alarmed, this is completely normal
- Allow blisters to diminish on their own. Protect the area and use the provided balm once the blisters have popped
- A brownish crust will form during the healing period, this is completely normal
- If a crust forms, allow this to flake away by itself
- Do not pick peel scratch or rub the area during healing under any circumstances – approximately 2 weeks. Picking will cause scarring
- Do not shave or exfoliate the area or do anything that could cause removal of the crust
- You may shower 2 hours after treatment, however avoid high pressure water on the area
- Exercise is permitted after 48 hours, provided all other aftercare is followed
- No swimming pools, hot tubs, steam rooms or saunas
- Do not apply makeup/moisturiser/body lotion on or near the area
- No beauty treatments including facials or massages
- Protect the skin from direct sunlight using SPF30+/sunglasses/clothing for up to 12 weeks
- Allow 8 weeks in between future session/further treatment
- No eyebrow tinting, waxing, electrolysis or laser hair removal treatments for 4 weeks
- No eyebrow tinting, lamination or eyebrow extensions for 4 weeks
- No eyebrow serums for at least 12 weeks after the final treatment
- Take care when drinking, eating or brushing your teeth
- Smiling may cause the crust to crack and bleed, take care with facial expressions
- If you suffer with oral herpes (cold sores). On the day of the outbreak, it’s recommended to use Acyclovir or Valtrex cream
- Avoid kissing as this can cause infection
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Healing can be prolonged if your immune system is compromised, if you are generally stressed and by poor diet. Please let me know if you are ill for more than a few days during the healing period so I can allow more time between your initial procedure and your follow up/next treatment.
- With eyeliner removal, the loss of some eyelashes during the healing process is a possibility. Lost eyelashes will normally grow back within a 4 month period.
- If you suffer with cold sores at present or anytime in the past use an anti herpes medication for example Zovirax, 5 times daily for a period of 1 week. If an outbreak does occur it will generally begin on day 3 of the healing process.
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