Absorb! Gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every 5 minutes for 3 hours, and then every 15 minutes for the rest of the day. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymph.

Wash: Wash the microbladed area gently 3 times a day with lukewarm water (no soap!) and a cotton round. To dry, gently pat the area with another clean cotton round.

Moisturize: After washing and once the area is dry, apply a rice grain amount of after care cream supplied with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area. Be sure not to over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The aftercare cream should be barely noticeable on the skin. Never put the cream on a wet or damp tattoo.

• Immediately following your procedure, the microbladed area will appear darker and bolder in color and more sharply defined. This can last up to a week following the treatment and while the initial healing process takes place. The treated area may feel a bit like sunburn afterwards and there should be minimal discomfort.

• During the initial healing period, there should be minimal scabbing or flaking of the skin. If there is some scabbing or flaking, do not pick. Allow the scab or dry skin to come off on its own. Picking can cause scarring and loss of color.

• The complete healing process takes about 6-8 weeks, at which time the true color of the microblading is evident. During this process, your brows will soften and lighten. Be patient, even if you think too much color has been lost, as your skin is still regenerating and naturally exfoliating. Wait at least 6 weeks to see the true color, any changes or adjustments can be made during the touch up.

• Showering: Limit showers to 5-minutes throughout the first week so that you do not create too much steam. Keep your face out of the water while washing your body, and wash hair at the end. Your face should only get wet at the very end of your shower, avoiding an soaps or shampoos. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.

• Do not pick or scratch at flaking skin. Let the skin fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring and loss of pigment. IMPORTANT: Once the flakes have fallen off, a shiny layer of healing skin will completely cover the hair strokes. It may appear as though the tattooed area has completely disappeared. Within 1-2 weeks, the hair strokes will slowly reappear at a lighter shade as your skin regenerates.

• Do not apply makeup to the tattooed area for the first 2 weeks.

• Do not bleach, tint or dye the tattooed area for one month following the procedure.

• Do not apply any anti-acne products or lightening creams such as hydroquinone to the treated area while healing.

• No anti-aging products or facial products containing Alpha Hydroxyls (AHAs), Retin-A, Lactic or Glycolic Acids

• Do not thread, wax, or use hair removal products on the treated area while healing.

• No exercising or sweating for one week after your tattoo.

• No swimming pools, jacuzzis or other bodies of water for two weeks.

Over time, sun exposure can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment. Once completely healed, you may apply sunscreen on the treated area. Rinse and dry the area thoroughly when in contact with chlorine.

Glycolic acid, microdermabrasion, and chemical face peel products and treatments must be kept away from the microbladed area as continued use could lighten the pigment.