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BEFORE AND AFTER CARE

Before booking paramedical or cosmetic tattooing services at SCAR Alchemy, it's important to know our before and after care procedures. Our before care includes an in-depth consultation to discuss your goals, skin type, and medical history.

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STRETCH MARK CAMOUFLAGE

BEFORE/AFTER CARE

Below are a few things to better prepare you for your procedure:

Exfoliate a week before to get rid of any dead skin cells on your body

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  • Shave/wax areas, no laser treatments!

  • No tanning whatsoever.

  • No alcohol or blood thinners 3 days before your appointment

  • Wear loose clothes day of appointment, the areas treated will be slightly tender.

  • Please eat a healthy, well balanced meal before we meet and drink lots of water

  • No lotion, oils or sweat on skin.

  • You can't be on any antibiotics 20 days before treatment and 40 days after treatment

  • Weight lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided at least 2 days before your session. Putting strain on your muscles can cause swelling and soreness which may heighten the sensation of the tattoo and increase healing time.It can also cause your skin to stretch slightly which could possibly result in your tattoo being distorted when your skin returns to normal.

  • *Just a reminder: Pain receptors are heightened if you're menstruating so please plan accordingly for procedure dates to avoid added discomfort.

  • Do not undergo a magnetic resonance test within 50 days of your tattoo session and always keep the operator informed of your tattoo.

AFTER CARE: 

​After-care is very important for producing a beautiful and lasting result. First 3 days, cold compress the areas 3x daily for 10 minutes or as needed to reduce swelling.

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  • Apply A&D ointment on treated areas 2x daily for 14 days with clean hands.

  • No working out or excessive sweating for a week (7 days)

  • After 14 days, if you laser, you need to be sure the laser professional knows your ink has Titanium Dioxide in it, as the laser treatment can affect the pigment.

  • Do not sunbathe or have direct sun exposure on areas for 40 days

  • 1st 40 days, stretchmark/scars will be dark, please don’t panic.

  • Do not scrub, rub, or pick at the epithelial crust that forms. Allow it to flake off by itself. If it is removed before it is ready, you compromise the pigment retention.

  • Always use sunscreen on the tattoo procedure area to protect it from fading.

SCAR CAMOUFLAGE

BEFORE/AFTER CARE

  • Exfoliate a week before to get rid of any dead skin cells on your body

  • Shave/wax areas, no laser treatments!

  • No alcohol or blood thinners 3 days before your appointment

  • Wear loose clothes on the day of the appointment, the areas treated will be slightly tender.

  • Please eat a healthy, well-balanced meal before we meet and drink lots of water

  • No lotion, oils, or sweat on the skin, the area needs to be bare of chemicals

  • If you are on any antibiotics/please be aware there may be an interaction with your skin. (Not likely but always a possibility). 

  • Weight lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided at least 2 days before your session. Putting strain on your muscles can cause swelling and soreness which may heighten the sensation of the tattoo and increase healing time. It can also cause your skin to stretch slightly, which could possibly result in your tattoo being distorted when your skin returns to normal.

  • You won't be able to work out for a week after your session, and do not shower  night of your treatment

  • Do not undergo a magnetic resonance test within 50 days of your tattoo session and always keep the operator informed of your tattoo. 

  • No tanning whatsoever.

  • *Just a reminder: Pain receptors are heightened if you're menstruating so please plan accordingly for procedure dates to avoid added discomfort.

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After your session with me, it will be imperative that you cold compress the areas treated for the 1st 3 days. Ice twice daily (20 minutes in each area) for fastest healing. Gel compressions can be bought on Amazon if you don't have them, or you can use a bag of ice with a paper towel in between skin contact and the bag.

AFTER CARE: 

After-care is very important for producing a beautiful and lasting result.

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  • First 3 days, cold compress the areas 3x-6x/daily for 10 minutes (refrigerate to avoid burning the areas treated). Increase if the area is is swollen

  • Apple A&D ointment or Aquaphor on treated areas 3x/day for 15 days with clean hands

  • No working out or excessive sweating for a week (7 days)

  • If you laser the area, inform the laser professional your ink has Titanium Dioxide. Most lasers are not compatible with this molecule and it can affect your coloring.

  • Do not sunbathe or have direct sun exposure on areas for 40 days

  • 1st 40 days, stretch marks will be dark, please don’t panic

  • Do not scrub, rub, or pick at the epithelial crust that forms. Allow it to flake off by itself. If it is removed before it is ready, the pigment underneath it can be pulled out

  • Always use sun-block on the tattoo procedure area to protect it from fading

LIP BALANCE

BEFORE/AFTER CARE

This information acts as a guideline only, and we cannot guarantee your results:
 

  • No alcohol 24 hours prior to your appointment

  • No blood thinners (Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, and/or Ibuprofen, etc)

  • Avoid exercise the day

  • No deep exfoliation 2 weeks prior (Ex: chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing)

  • No Botox in the area or lip injections/lip fillers in the area 3 weeks prior to your appointment 

  • The healing process varies with 

  • Please read the aftercare and arrange your schedule accordingly to the healing stage

  • If you are prone to cold sores, you need be taking acyclovir 3 days prior to your appointment and continue to take it 3 days after your procedure

  • Do not get lip injections 4 weeks before or after this treatment.

AFTER CARE: 

You will wash lips before bed with lukewarm water and unscented soap or cleanser. Apply the aftercare that is given to you by Skyn Tone Studios  in a thin layer after cleaning. Make sure hands are clean before you touch your lips and wash them. Repeat in the morning. You will continue this for 5 days minimum. Please remember this is a new tattoo and should be cared for like an open wound. Do not over saturate with healing balm and do not let the lips get too dried out either.

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  • NO application of any lip makeup for 7 days.

  • NO scratching, picking, licking of dry skin or chapped lip area

  • NO super spicy foods during the first 24 hours.

  • NO foreign body fluids in or around the lips for 5 days.

  • NO activities that will cause extreme sweating for 5 days.

  • NO swimming pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water for 5 days.

  • NO UV exposure (including tanning booths) for 7 days.

  • NO laser light therapy

  • NO exfoliants or acids on the area for 30 days

  • NO massages, facials, or skin treatments for 7 days.

AREOLA RESTORATION

BEFORE/AFTER CARE

  • Exfoliate a week before to get rid of any dead skin cells on your body

  • Shave/wax areas, no laser treatments!

  • No alcohol or blood thinners 3 days before your appointment

  • Wear loose clothes on the day of the appointment, the areas treated will be slightly tender.

  • Please eat a healthy, well-balanced meal before we meet and drink lots of water

  • No lotion, oils, or sweat on the skin, the area needs to be bare of chemicals

  • If you are on any antibiotics/please be aware there may be an interaction with your skin. (Not likely but always a possibility). 

  • Weight lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided at least 2 days before your session. Putting strain on your muscles can cause swelling and soreness which may heighten the sensation of the tattoo and increase healing time. It can also cause your skin to stretch slightly, which could possibly result in your tattoo being distorted when your skin returns to normal.

  • You won't be able to work out for a week after your session, and do not shower  night of your treatment

  • Do not undergo a magnetic resonance test within 50 days of your tattoo session and always keep the operator informed of your tattoo. 

  • No tanning whatsoever.

  • *Just a reminder: Pain receptors are heightened if you're menstruating so please plan accordingly for procedure dates to avoid added discomfort.

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After your session with me, it will be imperative that you cold compress the areas treated for the 1st 3 days. Ice twice daily (20 minutes in each area) for fastest healing. Gel compressions can be bought on Amazon if you don't have them, or you can use a bag of ice with a paper towel in between skin contact and the bag.

AFTER CARE: 

After-care is very important for producing a beautiful and lasting result.

 

  • No application of any scented lotion or any tanning lotions for the next 2 weeks.

  • No scratching, picking or peeling of the dry, flaking, or scrabbed skin.

  • No foreign body fluids in or around the tattoo for 5 days.

  • No activities that may cause extreme sweating for 5 days.

  • No swimming pools, hot tubs or any bodies of water for 5 days.

  • No UV exposure (including tanning booths) for 5 days.

  • No laser light therapy, as it can darken/ lighten or distort the pigments of your new tattoo.

  • No exfoliants, retinol, glycolic, or alpha hydroxy acids on the area for30 days.

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