Cosmetic Tattooing Aftercare

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Cosmetic Tattooing Pre- and Aftercare

****PRE AND AFTERCARE MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR ALL TOUCH UP APPOINTMENTS AS WELL****

In order for your new brows to heal properly (and look their best) these Pre and After Care Instructions found below are of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE. Pre-Care instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessive bleeding during the procedure will dilute the pigment color and lead to poor results. Please read them over and call or text if you have any questions.
*Not following these rules will result in forfeiting your appointment and the credit card on file will be charged $100.00, Please note: No-Shows and cancellations that are not 72 hours prior to your appointment, or being more than 15 minutes late will also result in being a charged $100.00 fee. You will not be charged to reschedule.

Eyebrow Pre-Care

  • The skin must be free of all irritations including ingrown hairs, blemishes, eczema, and psoriasis. Do not work out the morning of the procedure.
  • NO alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before procedure
  • Avoid tanning on your face two weeks prior to procedure.
  • Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 48 hours before procedure.
  • Avoid Fish Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Collagen, and "Hair, Skin, Nail" supplements two weeks prior to procedure.
  • Discontinue Retinol Products, Chemical and Laser Peels, microdermabrasion, Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), and any chemical exfoliant or "brightening" skincare at least 6 weeks prior (Once your brows have healed, you must avoid use of these products on forehead area procedure to prevent premature fading).
  • Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be avoided 3 weeks before your appointment.
  • No Antibiotic use for 30 days prior and post appointment.
  • Please Note: You will be more sensitive to pain during your menstrual cycle.
  • No brow waxing, tinting, or threading one week prior (the more natural hair growth you have, the better!) Unless you like the shape they are you may pluck the day before. This is only for the 1st appointment, for your touch up please keep the brow hair outside the tattoo area groomed.
Disclaimer: We hold the right to deny service to clients who have the following conditions.
If you have any of the following conditions please contact us immediately before scheduling to ensure you are a candidate.
  • Pregnant or Nursing
  • Diabetic
  • Roscacea
  • Viral infections and/or diseases
  • Epilepsy
  • A Pacemaker or major heart problems
  • Had an Organ transplant
  • On antibiotics
  • Tendency towards keloids or scarring
  • Seborrheic dermatitis
  • Skin irritations or Psoriasis near the treated area (rashes, sunburn, acne, etc.)
  • Sick (cold, flu, etc.)
  • Used Accutane in the past year
  • Allergic to anesthetic (Lidocaine)
  • Extremely Oily or Problematic Skin
  • Diagnosed conditions that are waived are required to bring a doctors note stating their approval.
*You may wear makeup to your appointment, it helps me to determine what style might fit you. I suggest little to no foundation/cover up, although eyeliner and mascara are fine. I will be taking before and after photos. Keep in mind I will be removing your makeup from your eyebrows up.
*Not following these rules will result in forfeiting your appointment and the credit card on file will be charged $100.00, Please note: No-Shows and cancellations that are not 72 hours prior to your appointment, or being more than 15 minutes late will also result in being a charged $100.00 booking fee. You will not be charged to reschedule.
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Eyebrow Afrercare

  • For the first 24 hours your brows will be “sweating”. Using a clean tissue or gauze, gently blot your brows to remove the excess plasma every hour.
  • After 24 hours, keep the the brow area clean by using a fragrance-free anti bacterial cleanser (such as H2Ocean Soap from Monolith Tattoo Studio) and water. Hands must be freshly clean. Avoid use of abrasive washcloths or sponges.
  • Allow eyebrows to completely dry before applying ointment (pay dry with a tissue then air dry for 2 minutes).
  • Once fully dry, apply a thin layer of provided ointment (1/2 rice size amount on each brow).
  • Repeat above steps one time per day for 7-10 days after service.
  • DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss.
  • -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 hyper pigmentation and scarring.
  • Avoid pool, sauna, steam rooms, hot showers and/or hot baths for 10 days.
  • Avoid sweating on your face for 7-10 days. Sweating through or on the brows will expel pigment from the dermis producing poor results.
  • Avoid sleeping on your face/brows for the first 10 days.
  • Keep your bangs and hair pulled back from your face for the first 10 days.
  • NO makeup or skincare products to be used on the treated area for 10 days.
  • After 10 days, once the area has healed completely, consider using sunblock when going out in the sun to stop the color from fading.
  • Eyebrow tinting should not be undertaken for 2 weeks after your procedure.
  • Avoid Retin-A, Chemical Peels, Laser Treatments, Microdermabrasion, and/or anything to treat hyper pigmentation around the brow area once healed to prevent fading of your brow tattoo.
Please note: Eyebrows will appear darker, bolder, and sharper due to natural scabbing and healing for the first week. This is very common for all permanent cosmetic procedures.

After You've Healed

  • Brow tattoos normally last 1-3 years depending on clients lifestyle, skin type and aftercare.
  • Exposure to the sun and tanning beds can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment.
  • Always apply sunblock (50 SPF or greater) on brow area once completely healed.
  • Maintain removal of unwanted brow hair outside of your tattooed brow design by tweezing, threading, waxing, or razoring.
  • Do not do laser around your brow area (IPL). Some lasers may change the color of the pigment.
  • Additional brow makeup application may still be required post tattoo to achieve your desired look.
  • For further sun protection wear hats and sunglasses.
  • Yearly touchups are recommended to maintain your results.
  • Avoid using chemical skin exfoliants on the brows and forehead area. Use of these products will cause premature fading and tattoo discoloration. Examples may include but are not limited to: Glycolic Acid, Hydroquinone, Retinol, Retin A, Vitamin C, "peels" or "brightening."
  • Any service or product used to treat hyper pigmentation on the forehead and eye area should be avoided.
Attention Please: To have perfect brows it is a multi step process. Dream brows cannot be achieved in just one session. Some clients may need more than two sessions to achieve their desire density and shape.
***There are no implied or written guarantees if you do not follow the above pre and post care instructions***
Call or text Monolith to schedule a Touch Up Session asap as the calendar fills fast. 541-647-2347 Your 1st touch up is 6-12 weeks after your initial appt and is around an hour and a half. Some might need a 3rd session otherwise I recommend annual touch ups.

Lip Pre- and Aftercare

In order for your new Lips to heal properly (and look their best) these Pre and After Care Instructions found below are of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE. Pre-Care instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessing bleeding during the procedure will dilute the pigment color and lead to poor results. Please read them over and call or text if you have any questions.
*Not following these rules will result in forfeiting your appointment and the credit card on file will be charged $100.00, Please note: No-Shows and cancellations that are not 72 hours prior to your appointment, or being more than 15 minutes late will also result in being a charged $100.00 booking fee. You will not be charged to reschedule.

Pre-Care for Lips

  • If you have ever had a cold sore, even once, you will want to get an anti-viral such as Acyclovir or Valtrex prescription from your doctor and take this 5 days prior to your appointment and 5 days post. Not doing so can result in a breakout on the entire lip area affect the healing process and may cause pigment migration.
  • Do not work out morning of procedure.
  • NO alcohol, caffeine or stimulants day of procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!).
  • Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Advil/Ibuprofen or any other blood thinners 48 hours before procedure.
  • Avoid Fish Oil, Primrose Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Collagen, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), "Hair, Skin, Nail" supplements for a minimum of 48 hours prior to procedure.
  • Discontinue Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) at least 6 weeks prior
  • Must wait a minimum 3 weeks after lip filler/injections before getting lip tattoos.
  • Wait six months after lip implant and get written clearance from your surgeon.
Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
* Not following these instructions will result in rescheduling and you will be subject to the $100 fee.
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Aftercare for Lips

*Immediately following the procedure, lips may feel dry, chapped, tight and tender to the touch.
  • Complete your antiviral medication for another 5 days to prevent an outbreak.
  • For 10 days, at night and in the morning with clean hands gently wash your lips with a fragrance free antibacterial soap. Then pat your lips dry with a clean paper towel or tissue and apply a thin layer of the provided ointment.
  • During the day if lips feel dry, apply a very light layer of ointment. Make sure to dab/press onto skin, do not rub it in.
  • Avoid over-saturating lips with the ointment but also avoid lips getting dried out.
  • -Itching is normal, DO NOT PICK! -Wash your face carefully avoiding the lip area for 10 days.
  • No lip makeup for 10 days.
  • No spicy foods for 24 hours and drink liquids using a straw.
  • No extreme sweating for 5 days.
  • Avoid pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water for 5 days.
  • While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or keep licking your lips at this will impede the healing process. DO NOT PICK dry healing tissue or you WILL remove the pigment color!
  • You may apply an ice pack (which must be protected with a damp barrier film of paper towel) for 10-minute intervals for the first 48 hours. Ice may be applied every hour or so, if desired. Do not put ice directly on area.
  • Do not expose the lips to direct sunlight or tanning beds for 2 weeks. This is new skin and will sunburn easily and direct sun prematurely may also cause scarring and alter pigment color.
  • No smoking while lips are healing (10 days minimum).
  • No kissing, rubbing or friction on your newly tattooed lips until after 10 days or you may lose pigment.
  • Lips may be dry for 3 to 6 months depending on the body reaction.
Expect moderate swelling, usually one to three days following the procedure. Scabbing may make the lips feel thick. Lips will fade up to 50% after the first 5 days. While healing, the tattoo will look patchy. This is due to skin regeneration and healing. Two or three sessions may be required to achieve the desired results. Please be patient. Cosmetic tattooing is a multiple-step appointment process with a healing time of approximately 6 weeks in between touch up appointments.
The above Pre and Post-Care for lips will affect how quickly or slowly you heal. Mature age, poor diet, stress, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, age, general health, sleep/fatigue. The more fatigued you are the lower your immune system is and infection is more likely to occur. Please get plenty of rest and drink lots of water to hydrate prior to procedure.
Call or text Monolith to schedule a Touch Up Session ASAP, as the calendar fills fast. Your 1st touch up is 6-12 weeks after your initial appt and is around an hour and a half. Some might need a 3rd session otherwise I recommend annual touch ups.

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