Pre-Treatment Guidelines & Aftercare Instructions

Cosmetic Tattoo

Pre-Treatment Guidelines

• No alcohol, caffeine, fish oil, vitamin E, aspirin, ibuprofen, or blood thinners (24 hrs–48 hrs). 
• Avoid sunburn and tanning.
• No Botox, fillers, or peels near the area for 2 weeks.
• Pause active skincare (retinol, AHA/BHA) 2–3 days before.
• Avoid facials, exfoliation, lash lifts, brow lamination/tinting 2–3 days prior.
Lips: If prone to cold sores, start your prescribed antiviral 1–2 days before.
Eyeliner: Remove contact lenses + lash extensions (48 hrs prior).
Brows:
• No waxing, tweezing, tinting, or lamination (72 hrs prior).
• If unwell or have active sores/infection, your appointment will need to be rescheduled.

Post-Treatment / Aftercare Instructions

• No makeup on the treated area for 7–14 days or until all scabs have naturally fallen off.
• Keep the area dry for 7–14 days — avoid swimming, steam, sweating, and direct shower water. 
• From Day 1, apply aftercare ointment 2–3× daily using a clean cotton tip.
• Gently dab with baby wipes in between applications (do not rub). 
• Do not scratch, rub, or pick scabs or flakes — let them fall naturally.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, hot tubs, and sun exposure during healing.

Lips:
• Keep the lips moisturised. 
• Drink through a straw for the first 5 days.
• If you have a history of cold sores, take Acyclovir (200mg) or your prescribed antiviral as recommended by your doctor, and apply ointment as usual.
• If cold sores appear, continue medication and avoid picking.
Eyeliner:
• Avoid mascara for 7 days, no rubbing or pulling.
Eyebrows:
• No water, sweating, or brow makeup for 7–14 days; allow scabs to fall naturally.

Eyelash Extensions

  • Do not wash eyes or shower, and avoid steam and sweat for 24 hours after lash application.
  • Avoid rubbing and pulling your eyelashes.
  • Avoid strong heat, such as ovens or BBQs — heat can melt or distort extensions.
  • Only use extension-safe mascaras.
  • Avoid oil-based and waterproof mascara/makeup removers.
  • Do not use an eyelash curler on your extensions.
  • Clean your extensions with an oil-free makeup remover every day.
  • Book a fill appointment every 2–4 weeks to fill in the areas where your natural lashes have fallen out and new lashes are growing in.