
Before your appointment, let's set some guidelines:
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No Alcohol or Caffeine: 24 hours prior.
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Avoid Blood Thinners: No ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, etc. for 72 hours, unless medically necessary.
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Sun Care: No intentional tanning for 2 weeks before. Sunburn means reschedule and deposit forfeiture.
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Recent Treatments: Any chemical peel or microdermabrasion in the area must be 4 weeks before.
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Menstrual Cycle: Avoid appointments during your cycle to minimize discomfort.
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Skin Conditions: Skin must be irritation-free, no ingrown hairs, blemishes, eczema, psoriasis.
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Product Restrictions: No anti-acne or anti-aging products 30 days prior.
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No Accutane: If taken within a year of treatment.
After your procedure, here's what to expect:
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Immediate Aftercare: Skin may appear irritated and bruised. Bruising subsides over 3-7 days. Healing takes 30 days before touchup.
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Permanent Makeup Flaking: Treated area will flake, pigment might transfer when applying ointment.
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Paramedical Tattoo Lightening: Up to 60% possible, varies based on factors.
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Healed Result: Visible in 6-8 weeks.
Tagaderm Aftercare:
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Leave the patch on for 24 hours.
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Remove and wash gently with antibacterial soap.
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Apply new Tagaderm film for 5 days.
No Tagaderm?
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Keep the area moist for 7 days with provided aftercare.
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Clean with cool water and mild antibacterial soap, pat dry before reapplying.
Post-Appointment:
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Sun Exposure: Avoid for 10 days.
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No Products: No creams, makeup, chemicals on treated areas for 3 days.
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Avoid Heat: No hot showers, saunas, sweating, swimming for color bonding.
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Product Restrictions: No Retin-A, bleaching creams, glycolic or AHA acids.
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Crusts: Don't pick or peel them off.
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Hygiene: No touching with fingers, no sleeping on nice pillowcases for 2 nights.
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Makeup: After 7 days, feel free.
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Blood Donation: Wait 1 year (per American Red Cross).
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Infection or Reaction: Notify healthcare professional and Confidence Inked.
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Follow Instructions: Ignoring them might cause pigment loss, discoloration, or infection.
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Final Results: Colors appear sharper initially, but soften as healing progresses. Additional appointments may or may not be needed. Final outcome clear only after complete healing.