AFTERCARE

Camouflage, Areolas and Dark Scar Treatment

1. Keep Area Clean:

• Do not wash with soap for 4 days.

• Avoid rubbing the skin vigorously for at least 10 days.

2. Redness or Swelling:

• Some redness or swelling may occur for 2-3 days.

• 1 in 25 people may experience light bruising, which will disappear quickly.

• If swelling occurs, apply an ice pack for 10-minute sessions.

• Light bruising may continue for several days.

3. Avoid Trauma:

• Do not rub or traumatize the procedure area while healing, as this may remove pigment along with crusting                    tissue.

4. Avoid Certain Activities:

• For 10 days, avoid contact with animals, gardening, sun, sauna, jacuzzi, chlorine pools, ocean, and steam rooms.

• For at least 30 days, avoid swimming in pools or hot tubs. If necessary, keep the area dry and apply a light coat of petroleum jelly/ointment before entering.

5. Itching and Flaking:

• Itching may occur after approximately 3 days, indicating the flaking process has started.

• Apply ice to alleviate itching and use aftercare ointment or Aquaphor thereafter.

• Do not pick at the flakes; allow them to flake naturally to avoid insufficient pigment areas.

6. Avoid Certain Products:

• Do not use products containing AHA’s (e.g., glycolic, lactic acids) on the procedure area, as they will fade the pigment.

• Always check product labeling. 

7. Makeup and Washing:

• Do not apply makeup to the tattooed area for at least 5 days.

• Do not wash or use makeup remover on the procedure area for 48 hours following the procedure.

• Do not wash or use makeup remover on the procedure area for 48 hours.

• Avoid touching the area with fingers to prevent infection.

• Use a clean cotton swab to apply healing ointment or Aquaphor 2-3 times daily for 7-10 days. After the 10 days, use Skin & Shades healing serum or coconut oil until completely healed. 

8. Multi-step Process:

• Paramedical and camouflage procedures are multi-step; final results cannot be determined until touch-up is completed.

• The procedure area may remain lighter or darker throughout the healing process—this is normal.

• Schedule a follow-up appointment to assess the area, whether or not a touch-up is needed.

9. Touch-up Appointment:

• One free touch-up visit is included and must be completed 8-12 weeks after the initial procedure.

• Missing this appointment will result in an additional charge.

10. Long-term Care:

• Once healed, apply SPF 30 sunscreen to the procedure area to preserve color.

Signs and Symptoms of Infection

• Severe redness, swelling, tenderness at the procedure site.

• Red streaks from the procedure site towards the heart.

• Elevated body temperature.

• Purulent drainage from the procedure site (green/yellow and foul-smelling).

• Contact Skin & Shades Studio and seek medical attention if any signs or symptoms of infection develop.

What to Avoid

• Avoid the following for 10 days: Swimming, Sun, Exercise, Makeup, Tanning, Skin Treatments.

What to Remember

• Apply aftercare ointment or Aquaphor 2-3 times a day for 10 days.

• The treated area may remain lighter or darker throughout the healing process—this is normal.

• Do not miss your 8-12 week touch-up appointment.

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1. Keep Area Clean:

   • Do not wash with soap for 2 days.

   • Avoid rubbing the skin vigorously for at least 10 days.

2. Redness or Swelling:

   • Some redness or swelling may occur for 2-3 days.

   • 1 in 25 people may experience light bruising, which will disappear quickly.

   • If swelling occurs, apply an ice pack for 10-minute sessions.

   • Light bruising may continue for several days.

3. Avoid Trauma:

   • Do not rub or traumatize the procedure area while healing.

4. Avoid Certain Activities:

   • For 10 days, avoid contact with animals, gardening, sun, sauna, jacuzzi, chlorine pools, ocean, and steam rooms.

   • For at least 30 days, avoid swimming in pools or hot tubs. If necessary, keep the area dry and apply a light coat of petroleum jelly/ointment before entering.

5. Itching and Flaking:

   • Itching may occur after approximately 3 days, indicating the flaking process has started.

   • Apply ice to alleviate itching and use healing serum or coconut oil.

   • Do not pick at the flakes; allow them to flake naturally to avoid insufficient pigment areas.

6. Washing:

   • Avoid touching the area with fingers to prevent infection.

   • Use a clean cotton swab to apply healing serum or coconut oil 2-3 times daily for 8 weeks or until completely healed.

7. Multi-step Process:

   • Paramedical and camouflage procedures are multi-step; final results cannot be determined until completed.

   • The procedure area may remain lighter or darker throughout the healing process—this is normal.

Signs and Symptoms of Infection

• Severe redness, swelling, tenderness at the procedure site.

• Red streaks from the procedure site towards the heart.

• Elevated body temperature.

• Purulent drainage from the procedure site (green/yellow and foul-smelling).

Contact Skin & Shades Studio and seek medical attention if any signs or symptoms of infection develop.

What to Avoid

• Avoid the following for 10 days: Swimming, Sun, Exercise, Makeup, Tanning, Skin Treatments.

What to Remember

• Apply healing serum or coconut oil 2-3 times a day for 8 weeks or until healed.

• The treated area may remain lighter or darker throughout the healing process—this is normal.