BROW & LIP PRE-CARE

Please ensure you have read and understood all pre-care information and follow correctly. Failure to follow these instructions may affect the results of your tattoo.

If you have any questions regarding pre or after-care please contact us at info@ashleelauraartistry.com

• 14 days prior to your Cosmetic Tattoo appointment stop using actives (skincare or prescription) on your skin, these include; Retinol/Vitamin A, AHA’s, Vitamin C, anti-acne products. No facials, chemical peels or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks prior to your appointment.

• Do not consume any alcohol, Vitamin E, Niacin, Fish Oil supplements or ibuprofen for at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.

• If you have been on prescription acne medication (oral or topical) you MUST wait at least 6 months before considering this procedure.

• Avoid sun & tanning bed exposure for 30 days before and after your procedure.

• You are not required to tweeze, wax or shave the hair around your brows before your appointment; the more hair you have on the day of your procedure, the better!

• No caffeine for 12 hours before your procedure. This will increase bleeding and affect your results.

• No working out (exercise) the day of your appointment.

• No Botox/filler treatments in the procedure area for 2 weeks prior or after your appointment (brows) and 6-8 weeks (lips).

• Please refrain from wearing heavy makeup to your appointment, eye makeup is fine, foundation will only be wiped off and you will end up looking patchy. A very light tinted moisturiser is best.

• Do not wear white or light coloured clothing to your appointment. Do not wear expensive/designer clothing. Ashlee Laura Artistry takes no responsibility for your personal belongings if pigment spills occur.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you can not have this procedure done.

• Avoid booking at the time of your menstrual cycle as this may increase pain.

• If you have any skin or health conditions or are taking any prescriptions medications you must contact us to discuss before booking an appointment.

• If you have previous cosmetic tattoo on the area that you are wanting to book in, photos must be sent and approved before booking an appointment.

• Ensure you drink plenty of water and gently scrub/apply a nourishing balm to your lips for 1 week prior to your Lip Blush appointment to ensure your lips are in optimal condition for the treatment.

• Do not apply any pre numbing creams or ointments. You will be sent a confirmation text 7 days prior to your appointment which contains a link to a form that must be completed, this contains instructions regarding numbing.

• COLDSORES: If you have ever had a coldsore in your life (even if it was 20 years ago) you must take antiviral medication before and after your Lip Blush procedure. Details will be advised to you 1 week before your appointment and must be followed to reduce the risk of a breakout.

POST-CARE/ AFTER-CARE

Please ensure you have read and understood all after-care information and are able to follow correctly if you have this procedure done. Failure to follow these instructions properly will affect the final healed result of your tattoo and risks infection.

If you have any questions please contact us at info@ashleelauraartistry.com

• You are not able to get the tattooed area wet for 5-14 days after procedure.

• You cannot use any products on the tattooed area (skincare, makeup) for 10 days; you may still wear makeup, making sure to keep it off the treatment area.

• Your tattoo needs to be gently cleaned daily (instructions and cleanser provided).

• Aftercare cream (provided) is to be applied once-twice daily on brows and every 30 minutes on lips.

• A new tattoo is to be treated as an open wound; it is possible to cause an infection if aftercare is not properly followed.

• No saunas, swimming, massages, having lash extensions done or facials for 10 days after procedure.

• No sun exposure (sun tanning) for 30 days after procedure. After this time it is HIGHLY recommended to use a 50+ SPF on your face daily to protect your brow tattoo. Sun is the main cause of fading and discolouring. Protect your investment!

• An aftercare kit including instructions will be provided to you at your appointment including advice on how to cleanse your face and wash your hair without getting your tattoo wet.