How to Prepare for Eyeliner Tattoos

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No Eyelash Extensions

No eyelash extension 1 week before and until 4 weeks after your touchup session.

No Mascara

No mascara on the day of the procedure and have your eyes free of makeup and moisturizer. Too much wax based makeup affects the healing process and pigment implantation.

No Contact Lenses

No contact lenses, bring glasses and you can wear your contact  lenses after 48 hours post procedure.

Other Notes

• If your eyes are sensitive to a bright light, bring somebody with you.

• If you have a previous eyeliner tattoo you need to send a photo.

• If you have had any type of eye surgery, including Cataract, Lasik, blepharoplasty, you must get medical clearance from your physician.

Things to Avoid Before Eyeliner Tattoos Procedure

Chemical Laser Peels

Avoid Chemical, Laser Peels, Microdermabrasion or facials for 4 weeks prior procedure.

Botox and Fillers

Botox and filler on the eye area should be avoided 1 month prior to procedure for those who do not regularly receive injectables.

Lash Serums

Stop using lash serums, especially Latisse 4 weeks prior to your procedure. The reason is that those types of serums are stimulants. They will make your eyelids too fragile and vascular for cosmetic tattooing.

Retin

Discontinue Retin- A at least 4 weeks prior to your appointment and avoid on the eyelids area after the procedure.

Antibiotics

No antibiotic use for 30 days prior to appointment.

Lash Tinting

Avoid lash tinting, perming, curling 2 weeks before and can be done 2 weeks after.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid

Refrain from the use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to eyelids area 2 weeks prior and avoid on the eyelids area after the procedure.

Tanning

Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to the procedure.

Over the Counter Medicine

Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, or Advil/ Ibuprofen 48 hours before the procedure, to avoid excessive bleeding and color deposit. Tylenol is Ok.

Some Fish Oil & Vitamins

Avoid Fish Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes ( Shakeology, etc.), “Hair, Skin, Nail” supplements 48 hours prior to procedure. They are natural blood thinners.

Alcohol & Caffeine

Do not drink alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before the procedure.

Working Out

Do not work out the day of the procedure. We do not recommend physical activities where you might sweat a lot, it will negatively affect the pigment implantation.

Please Note: you will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle. Plan ahead.

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Aftercare

The skin can be considered restored 28 days after the permanent tattoo procedure. The first 7-10 days the dermis heals but the pigment will continue settling in in the skin.

Day 1

After leaving the salon the eyeliner will look bright and dark.  Your eyes might be puffy and red, it is a normal reaction of the skin and will go down after a few hours. Although everyone is different it might last 1 to 3 days.  The most important part is to remove lymphatic fluid from the tattooed area with clean wet wipes.  At home you can wash your eyes with warm water and let air dry and after applying given ointment or grapeseed oil. Clean cotton rounds soaked in cool water may be applied as necessary to reduce swelling ( wash your hands before). Sleeping slightly elevated helps alleviate swelling. Use a fresh pillowcase. Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.

 

Day 2

The pigment might look even darker, it's normal. Keep the area clean by blotting with clean wet cotton rounds or gently washing eyes with warm water, no rubbing, only dabbing and pat with clean tissue or towel, avoid rubbing, air dry. Keep applying a thin layer of ointment ( or grape seed oil), your skin needs to breathe in order to heal.  

Day 3-7

Please avoid washing your eyes. No water. These days you will start forming crust, scabbing. Some itching is normal, you can apply thin layer of ointment.  DO NOT PICK, PEEL, OR SCRATCH the treated area or your color may heal unevenly and you risk scarring and infection. Let the scab fall by itself, you may remove if it is resting on eyelashes. Few lashes might get stuck on the crust, when they were naturally falling, don't be scared, it is normal.

Day 10- 14

The skin has already healed, but still remains thin and susceptible to trauma. Scabbing gradually disappears. The itching has gone, the pigment has become lighter.

You are still not recommended to do any cosmetic procedures, dye your eyelashes, go to the sauna or swimming pool.

Day 14

During this period, the pigment still settles and is absorbed, so the color may change, be bright, saturated or even lighten. It depends on the skin, everything is individual.  There could be some gaps in the eyeliner. All these imperfections will be eliminated at the touchup session, which must be done 4 to 8 weeks after the first cosmetic procedure.

Important note about showering (during 10 days):

Limit your showers to 5 minutes so that you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/ procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair. Your face should only be getting wet only at the end of the shower. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.

Note

• Do not use contact lenses for 48 hours.

• Do not use mascara until outer healing is complete. Do not use old tubes of mascara. No makeup for 10 days.

• Do not use saline eye drops.

• Eyes are sensitive to pet dander, gardening, dust and dirty hands.

• Do not perform heavy household cleaning such as garage or storage cleaning where there is a lot of airborne debris–now is not the time!. Care must be taken to keep the eyes clean and free of bacteria.

Things to Avoid After an Eyeliner Tattoo Procedure

• avoid using eyelash curlers for 2 weeks. Clean eyelash curler with alcohol prior to using.

• avoid eyelash extensions for a minimum of 2 weeks post your eyeliner procedure.

• avoid Retin-A, Glycolic Acids, Alpha Hydroxy Acid ( AHA) near eyes to avoid premature fading

• avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for a minimum of 4 weeks after your procedure. Direct sunlight can cause the pigment to change color while it is healing and can also cause hyperpigmentation and scarring.

• avoid underwater swimming and bathing for 4 weeks to avoid bacterial infection.

• avoid pools, sauna, steam rooms, steamy showers, and hot baths for 10 days.

• avoid sweating on your face for 10 days. Sweating through or on the brows will expel pigment from the dermis producing poor "patchy results.

• avoid drinking alcohol in excess, as it may lead to slow healing of wounds.

• avoid driving in open air vehicles such as convertibles, boats, bicycles, or motorcycles.

Certain skincare products and services will cause premature fading of your cosmetic tattoo and may also alter the pigment color.  Please apply a thin layer of Ointment ( Aquaphor for example)  over your eyeliner tattoo before use of any of the following: glycolic acid, salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, hydroquinone, retinol/retin-a, vitamin c, peels, microdermabrasion, Obagi, or anything that brightens or treats hyperpigmentation.

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