PMU/TATTOO REMOVALS by Li-FT®
PRE/POSTCARE INSTRUCTIONS
It is critical to follow ALL pre/postcare instructions to prevent complications, scarring and to achieve optimum results. Please read carefully.
REMOVAL PRECARE
30 DAYS BEFORE PROCEDURE:
Avoid Botox and fillers around the brow area.
Avoid Glycolic acid, chemical peels, and laser treatments on the face
Avoid Retinols and anti-aging creams eg. Retin A
2 WEEKS BEFORE PROCEDURE:
Avoid all facials, threading, or waxings around the brow area
Avoid extensive sun exposure and sunburn on the face
1 WEEK BEFORE PROCEDURE:
Avoid Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Naproxen (Tylenol/Acetaminophen is ok to consume)
Avoid fish oils, DHA supplements, cayenne supplements, turmeric, vitamin e, niacin (or anything that can cause blood thinning)
Avoid marijuana and smoking
***If any of the above are taken for medical purposes, please consult with your physician.
1-3 DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:
Avoid alcohol (especially red wine)
Avoid coffee or tea (1/2 cup is ok, drink decaffeinated) or excessive amounts of caffeine
DAY OF PROCEDURE:
Avoid intense physical activity (light yoga and walking are ok)
REMOVAL POSTCARE
1. KEEP AREA CLEAN and open to the air. Do not cover with a Band-Aid or anything else, leave it open to the air. Air/oxygen provides good and faster healing. CLEANSE THE AREA 4x a day with Saline. Dampen a paper towel or cotton round with Saline and blot the area 4x daily. Make sure you wash your hands directly before cleansing the area.
2. DO NOT SOAK the treated area in water. You can shower as normal but keep the area out of the shower spray the best you can and do not let the area stay wet for more than a few minutes. It is best to keep it dry but if you do get it wet gently pat dry.
3. NO BATHING, SWIMMING, SAUNAS, HOT TUBS, TANNING, OR EXERCISE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. DO NOT disrupt the scabbing process (i.e., no picking, scratching, etc.) All scabbing needs to fall off naturally. If you force or pick a scab off you will disrupt the process and possibly cause scarring. It is critical to keep the scabs on as long as possible to achieve optimum results.
5. TREAT AREA WITH TLC. DO NOT DO ANYTHING AT ALL THAT COULD CAUSE ISSUES OR PROBLEMS TO THE TREATED AREA.
6. ONCE ALL SCABBING HAS NATURALLY FALLEN OFF, apply one drop of Vitamin E Oil 3 to 4 times throughout the day for a minimum of 4 weeks, or until the next lightening session. DO NOT start applying the Vitamin E Oil Until all scabbing has naturally and completely fallen off. It is our goal to keep the area as dry as possible until all scabs have naturally fallen off.
7. FOR LIPS ONLY please drink all liquids with a straw until all scabbing has naturally fallen off. Brush with Toms of Maine or Classic Crest (no whitening, no peroxide toothpaste. Cut food into small bites....no biting into a sandwich. Try to keep mouth expressions to a minimum.
❖ It is important to the process and integrity of the skin that 8 full weeks of healing take place before another lightening session can be done. No exceptions!
❖ Lightening unwanted pigment can be a long process and patience is required. This is true whether you are choosing a saline lightening product or laser. Please be patient and give the process a fair chance to work. Expect visible and wanted results in 2 to 5 sessions. How many sessions are needed will depend on how saturated the pigment is, how deep it was implanted, the location, the skin type, and how much needs to be lightened for the desired result. In many cases, only a percentage of the pigment needs to be lightened and then we can continue the correction process by color correcting or color shifting. In those cases where we have pigment misplaced or in an unwanted area, color correcting will not be an option, and lightening as much of the pigment as possible will be our ultimate goal.
❖ Results cannot be foreseen, predicted, or guaranteed.
❖ If you have any questions or concerns, please call us. If you suspect any start of an infection in the area of the procedure or any concerns at all during the healing process, please call us immediately at (619) 500-1133.