3D Areola Tattoo Aftercare | The Artistry Beauty Studio

3D AREOLA TATTOO PRE-CARE &

AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

PRE-CARE

PREPARING FOR YOUR TREATMENT:

First and most importantly make sure your skin is not tanned as we need to be able to achieve the accurate skin tone (Your natural skin tone) - If you are tanned at the time of the treatment then your scars / stretch marks will end up looking darker than the rest of your skin once your tan goes away.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine 24 hrs prior to appointment
No aspirin, ibuprofen 2 days prior
No tanning, self tanners or spray tans at least 4 weeks prior
Drink plenty of water and come hydrated
Do not wear serums, toners, creams or other products the morning of your procedure
Please shower and gently exfoliate the area(s) to be treated the morning of your procedure.

AFTERCARE

Do NOT submerge in the pool, jacuzzi, ocean, hot tub, etc. for at least 14 days & Do NOT workout or sweat for at least 7 days post procedure

Shower with the Tegaderm on for 5 days. Fluid may build up underneath your dressing. This is Normal.
On day 6, remove Tegaderm tape in the shower and gently wash with a gentle soap using only your fingertips. (use Dial, Cetaphil, or Dove)
After the shower, gently pat dry the area and let it air dry for 1 hour
On day 9 start Applying CeraVe, Lubriderm, or Aquaphor.
On the day you remove the tegaderm please text a picture with your full name to your artist Priscilla at (949) 424-2104 or Elaine at (951) 394-7676 in order to track healing and progress. At that time we will also determine if a 6 week touch up is needed.

IF ALLERGIC TO TEGADERM TAPE

The day of your procedure (day 1), you will go home with a non-stick pad or gauze on. Please wear that until the next day. You will also go home with an aftercare package with extra gauze and ointment.
On day 2 (the next day), gently wash the areolas with lukewarm water and a gentle soap using your fingertips only (dial, dove, or Cetaphil)
Pat dry the areolas with a clean paper towel or Kleenex (do not use a towel as these may hold bacteria), the apply Aquaphor with clean hands and apply new sterile gauze to each side
On day 3, repeat the same process, except do NOT apply aquaphor & you will remain topless for 1 hr to allow them to air dry.
On Day 5 please text a picture with your full name to your artist Priscilla at (949) 424-2104 or Elaine at (951) 394-7676 in order to track healing and progress. At that time we will also determine if a 6 week touch up is needed

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

If you start developing a red rash around the tape, it most likely means you are allergic to the Tegaderm tape. Call the studio or text us so that we can give you further instructions 949-822-5224.

Camouflage tattoo is NOT a one-and-done procedure. It can take up to 4 sessions to obtain the desired results.

The tattoo is permanent but may fade over time, like all tattoos. We highly recommend that to call us and schedule a touch-up every 2, or 3 years or when you feel it’s time to freshen up the color.

If at any time during the healing process you experience a fever, increased pain on or around the treated area, warmth at or around the treated area or a thick drainage (other than clear thin plasma) please get in touch with your healthcare provider and let us know immediately.

The area(s) treated will be bright red, swollen, and perhaps even a little tender to the touch. This is normal it will all subside over the next week. Note that the final color will be lighter once fully healed.

During the healing process you may experience dryness, scabbing, and some flakiness. Please do not pick or scratch or pick your scabs as you may compromise the healing or integrity of your skin.