Do not use any facial products or cleansers with retinol/retinoids, BHA, AHA or glycolic acid (on forehead area) for at least 2 weeks before your procedure.

Botox or Dysport – 4 week waiting period.

Topical Acne Creams (i.e. benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, Proactiv) should be discontinued 1 week prior to procedure.

Facial chemical peels should be discontinued 4 - 6 weeks prior to procedure.

Laser Resurfacing - 8 week waiting period before procedure.

IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments - 2 week waiting period before procedure.

Suntanned skin needs 4 weeks to recover before procedure.

Contact lenses must be removed prior to your procedure, please bring glasses if you need them to see.

Eyelash extensions must be removed at least 2 days prior to procedure.

Latisse or any eyelash enhancement (including mascaras) - minimum of 2 weeks off (causes excessive bleeding, bruising and pigment color may not be retained properly)

Styes or chalazion – wait 2 weeks from time of healing.

Lasik, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) or cataract surgeries – you must wait 3 months to heal or have your procedure 1 month minimum prior to your scheduled eye surgery.

Diseases that affect the eye (i.e. Glaucoma, Graves’ Disease, Basedow’s disease, Hyperthyroidism) require written medical clearance from your doctor.

Blepharitis, conjunctivitis/pink eye - these are contiguous and require a written medical clearance from your doctor.

Upneeq or any cosmetic eye-opening lift – requires written medical clearance from your doctor.

For the best results, 5 days prior to procedure, use a lip balm at least twice daily to moisturize your lips. Use a lip scrub nightly to exfoliate your lips. You can purchase one or make one using a combination of one tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon of regular white sugar.

Fever blisters/cold sores: If you have ever had one, you will require an antiviral prescription (i.e. Valacyclovir) from your doctor to start and use as prescribed. It’s best to request enough medication for your potential touch-up visit as well. Start your prescription 2 days before the procedure and use for 6 days total.

Fillers (i.e., Juvéderm, Silk, Voluma, Sculptra, etc.) - 1 week minimum waiting period required after these injections.

Fat transfer in lips: 1 month waiting period for swelling to subside.

Lip piercings (specifically vertical labrets, ashley & jestrum piercings): Need to be healed at least 6 months before lips can be tattooed. Jewelry will need to be removed for your appointment. Swelling may require you to need a longer bar for the first 2-4 days afterward.

Slight swelling with varying degrees of redness may occur. Fairer complexions will tend to have more redness. Some light scabbing or peeling may occur. Do not pick, itch or scratch with fingers, nails or any type of instrument.

Infections are extremely rare, however, if a red ring appears around your brows, seek immediate medical attention.

The day of your procedure: Pat lightly to remove any fluid as needed with a clean tissue.

Day 2: Wash brows gently with warm water and a mild, unscented soap using fingertips. Pat dry with soft, clean cloth or paper towel.

Day 3 – 7: Apply After Inked cream daily in the A.M. or as needed to prevent area from drying out. Use only a small amount, approximately the size of a grain of rice, and apply with a clean cotton swab. Don’t be alarmed if some pigment comes off on the cotton swab when applying aftercare.

While healing, avoid placing your face directly into a hot shower, avoid swimming pools, the ocean, hot tubs and saunas. If possible, try to prevent excessive perspiration. A sweatband may help prevent sweat from dripping down the face while exercising.

Changing your pillowcase nightly is highly recommended for the first 7 days. Sleeping with pets is not advised for the first week of healing.

For a minimum of 2 weeks after your procedure, do not apply makeup or skincare directly on your brows or to the surrounding area. Avoid manual exfoliates (facial scrubs) and chemical exfoliates. Avoid washes, moisturizers, lotions, creams, serums or masks with ingredients such as alpha-hydroxy acid, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, tartaric acid, ferulic acid, beta hydroxy acid, fruit enzymes, vitamin C, retin-A, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and/or adapalene. This may include medicated products that treat acne, anti-aging skincare, skin lighting products and dark spot treatments. Avoid using any topical over-the-counter antibiotics on your healing eyebrows.

Consult your cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist if continuing a medically prescribed topical regiment.

Direct sun exposure should be avoided. However, do not apply sunscreen to the freshly tattooed area. Large sunglasses and hats with a brim that shade your upper face are recommended if sun exposure cannot be avoided. Tanning beds, sun lamps and sunless tanning lotions should also not be used on the face during the healing process. After 6 weeks, sunscreen should be applied daily to your healed cosmetic tattoo.

If planning a chemical peel, MRI or other medical procedure, notify the technician that you have a cosmetic tattoo. If planning to have laser hair removal or a photo facial using IPL, notify your laser specialist of your cosmetic tattoo so this area may be avoided by the laser. Both ablative and non-ablative lasers may cause pigment to turn black.

What to expect during healing:

Right after the procedure your fresh, new brows will appear dark, likely darker than you anticipated. The skin is open and the micropigments inserted are visible on the surface. This is normal and is not a reflection of the ultimate result.

In approximately 2 weeks time, your skin will have healed over and your brows will look significantly lighter. This is also completely normal.

After 6-8 weeks your brows will typically get a bit darker again and as they become fully healed, this will now be the true result.

After 6 weeks, if you feel any adjustments need to be made to your healed eyebrows, you may call Alliance Tattoo & Piercing at (848) 223 - 7419 to schedule a touch up appointment.

Various degrees of swelling may occur, generally for the first few mornings. You can sleep propped up or on your back to help reduce swelling. A gel ice pack covered with paper towel can be lightly applied for the first 2 days. If eyes are weeping or tearing, pat lightly to dry with soft, clean tissue. DO NOT press the ice pack against your eyes. Avoid high sodium foods to help reduce swelling (for at least the first 3 days).

Day of procedure & Day 2: Wash eyelids gently with a mild, unscented soap and warm water, lightly using fingertips. Rinse well and lightly pat dry with a clean cloth. Apply nothing.

Day 3: Apply nothing. No need to wash unless lashes are stuck together.

Day 4 -7: Apply nothing. Allow your eyeliner to dry heal. There should be no need to wash until fully healed. Then, resume regular routine.

Avoid eye creams, Latisse or other lash growth products. Refrain from applying any lash tints, lash extensions or using false lashes for at least 2 weeks following your procedure.

Your eyeball should never become more red after your procedure. Seek medical attention if you see signs of red, bloodshot eyes or puss in the corners of your eye(s). This could be a sign of an infection, requiring a physician to treat and prescribe medication.

After 6 weeks, if you feel any adjustments need to be made to your healed eyeliner, you may call Alliance Tattoo & Piercing at (848) 223 - 7419 to schedule a touch up appointment.

Day of procedure: Swelling may occur. An ice pack placed on a small piece of wax paper or parchment paper can be applied for the first day and next morning. Lips will tend to weep.

Day 2-3: Wash lips with mild, unscented soap & warm water using fingertips. Rinse and pat lightly with a clean paper towel to dry. You may see some pigment “come off”, this is just excess from the surface of the skin and is completely normal. Apply thin layer of After Inked through the day as needed.

Days 4-10: Continue to reapply After Inked cream. Peeling will occur. DO NOT pick, peel or bite off any loose skin.

While your lips are healing, never apply lipstick, makeup or skincare directly on or to the surrounding area.

Avoid manual exfoliates (facial scrubs) and chemical exfoliates. Avoid washes, moisturizers, lotions, creams, serums or masks with ingredients such as alpha-hydroxy acid, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, tartaric acid, ferulic acid, beta hydroxy acid, fruit enzymes, vitamin C, retin-A, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and/or adapalene. This may include medicated products that treat acne, anti-aging skincare, skin lighting products and dark spot treatments. Avoid using any topical over-the-counter antibiotics.

Consult your cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist if continuing a medically prescribed topical regiment.

Avoid drinking any beverages without a straw. Eating with utensils is highly recommended. Avoid eating foods that are very hot in temperature, acidic or spicy that may come in contact with your lips while eating. Kissing people (or pets) is discouraged for the first 2 weeks to prevent possible bacterial or viral infections.

Changing your pillowcase nightly for the first week is highly recommended for side and stomach sleepers. Sleeping with pets is not advised for the first week of healing.

Avoid teeth bleaching for a minimum of 3 weeks.

If you develop fever blisters, call your physician immediately for an antiviral medication.

Avoid placing your face directly into a hot shower, avoid swimming pools, the ocean, hot tubs and saunas.

Direct sun exposure should be avoided. However, do not apply sunscreen to the freshly tattooed area. A new, clean, disposable face mask can be worn if sun exposure cannot be avoided. After 2 weeks, a lip balm with sunscreen with help the longevity of the pigment of your healed cosmetic tattoo.

If planning a chemical peel, MRI or other medical procedure, notify the technician that you have a cosmetic tattoo. If planning to have laser hair removal or a photo facial using IPL, notify laser specialist of cosmetic tattoo so this area may be avoided by the laser.

Both ablative and non-ablative lasers may cause pigment to turn black.

It has been found that the quality and longevity of the final result is greatly dependent on the diligence of aftercare. Following these recommendations will ensure the best possible result.

What to expect during healing:

Your lip color will be bold and opaque immediately following your procedure. This is normal. As they heal, the lip pigment tends to fade 40% - 60%. Color can “hide” for a 2 week period before resurfacing. Patchiness, darkness, lightness, and/or bright areas in the color may occur during healing.

After 6 weeks, if you feel any adjustments need to be made, you may call Alliance Tattoo & Piercing at (848) 223 - 7419 to schedule a touch up appointment.

You may experience some localized swelling with varying degrees of redness the first day or two. Fairer complexions will tend to have more redness. Do not pick, itch or scratch with fingers, fingernails or any type of instrument.

Infections are extremely rare, however, if a red ring appears around your new tattoo, seek immediate medical attention.

The day of your procedure: Wash tattooed area to soap provided in the aftercare kit and pat dry with a clean cloth or towel. Apply a very thin amount of the AfterInked lotion to the tattooed area as needed to prevent area from drying out. Don’t be alarmed if some pigment comes off your skin when applying aftercare.

Day 2 - 7: Wash face gently with warm water and soap using fingertips in the A.M. & P.M. Pat dry with soft, clean cloth or paper towel. Continue to apply a small amount of the AfterInked lotion as needed to the area to keep the skin moist.

While healing, avoid placing your face directly into a hot shower, avoid swimming pools, the ocean, hot tubs and saunas. If possible, try to prevent excessive perspiration.

Changing your pillowcase nightly is highly recommended for the first 7 days. Sleeping with pets is not advised for the first week of healing.

For a minimum of 2 weeks after your procedure, do not apply makeup or skincare directly on the area of the freckle tattoos or to the surrounding area. Avoid manual exfoliates (facial scrubs) and chemical exfoliates. Avoid washes, moisturizers, lotions, creams, serums or masks with ingredients such as alpha-hydroxy acid, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, tartaric acid, ferulic acid, beta hydroxy acid, fruit enzymes, vitamin C, retin-A, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and/or adapalene. This may include medicated products that treat acne, anti-aging skincare, skin lighting products and dark spot treatments. Avoid using any topical over-the-counter antibiotics on your freshly tattooed skin.

Consult your cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist if continuing a medically prescribed topical regiment.

Direct sun exposure should be avoided. However, do not apply sunscreen to the freshly tattooed area. Large sunglasses and hats with a brim that shade your face are recommended if sun exposure cannot be avoided. Tanning beds, sun lamps and sunless tanning lotions should also not be used on the face during the healing process. After 6 weeks, sunscreen should be applied daily to your healed cosmetic tattoo.

If planning a chemical peel, MRI or other medical procedure, notify the technician that you have a cosmetic tattoo. If planning to have laser hair removal or a photo facial using IPL, notify your laser specialist of your cosmetic tattoo so this area may be avoided by the laser. Both ablative and non-ablative lasers may cause pigment to turn black.

What to expect during healing:

Your freshly tattooed freckles will likely look dark at first. During the healing process they will get lighter and possibly darken again. This is normal.

After 6-8 weeks your freckles will be fully healed and be representative of your true result.

When tattooing freckles, I typically use different opacities of micropigments so some freckles will be lighter than others. This is done on purpose to create a more natural appearance.

After 6 weeks, if you feel any adjustments need to be made to your healed freckles, you may call Alliance Tattoo & Piercing at (848) 223 - 7419 to schedule a touch up appointment.