Question 1

PRE-CARE

Accepted Answer

What to avoid 24 hours prior
Working out
No caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, etc)
Alcohol

What to avoid 48 hours prior
Aspirin or Ibuprofen (Tylenol is okay)
Fish oil
Vitamin E (check your multi-vitamin) *Please consult your Doctor before discontinuing any prescriptions

What to avoid 72 hours prior
Direct sunlight (tanning)

What to avoid 2 weeks prior
Over the counter strength AHA's or BHA's (ex: retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, mandelic acid, hydroquinone, salicylic acid, lactic acid, etc.) for brow and lip removal
brow lamination for brow removal
Antibiotics

What to avoid 4 weeks prior
Injections (ex: Botox, JuveDerm, Radiesse, etc.) - brow and lip removal
Prescription strength AHA's or BHA's (ex: retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, mandelic acid, hydroquinone, salicylic acid, lactic acid, etc.)  for brow and lip removal
Brow henna or hybrid tint for brow removal

What to avoid 8 weeks prior
Chemical peels or laser treatments
Steroids

IMPORTANT: Lip blush removal, if you have a history of cold sores or fever blisters, an antiviral medication is required to use prior to your appointment and during healing.

Question 2

POST-CARE Same Day

Accepted Answer

Immediately following the procedure, you will leave the studio with a generous amount of the Silver Gel applied to the treated area (also provided in your bag). If the area is one that will come into contact with clothing, we will apply a non-stick bandage for you (Not for cosmetic tattoos).

Apply Silver Gel (provided), with a clean cotton swab 2–3 times for the remainder of the day.

No makeup, no sunscreen, excess wetting of the area; nothing else other than these directions and what was given in your post-care bag.

Question 3

POST-CARE Following Days

Accepted Answer

A scab will form over the treated area and will naturally fall off in approximately two weeks. It is critical to keep the scab clean using the soap provided. Do a quick wash (rinse) once daily very gently by tapping and patting dry with a clean paper towel (not your bath towel).

Apply Silver Gel (provided), with a clean cotton swab 2–3 times daily for 10 days.

No prolonged exposure to the sun until the scab falls off naturally (in approximately 10 days to 2 weeks).

After the scab falls off naturally, continue to use the Silver Gel twice daily (until out) and shield the area from the sun while applying a pure zinc oxide SPF daily. The sun can be very damaging to new skin.

If the treated area is below the elbow or knee, elevate for 10 minutes every 2 hours for 3 days.

Please text (808-517-2553) or email (hello@hlstudio.ink) a photo of your treated area to ensure your healing is going smoothly at the 48 hour mark.

IN THE SCAB ERA

Do not prematurely pick at your scabs.

Avoid direct sunlight.

Avoid saunas, pools and the beach.

Avoid excess sweating; No working out/hiking for 3–5 days.

Don't forget, no makeup, no sunscreen, excess wetting of the area; nothing else other than these directions and what was given in your post-care bag.

Question 4

POST-CARE Reminders & Helpful Hints

Accepted Answer

To prevent the risk of infection, always wash your hands thoroughly and vigorously with soap and warm water before applying aftercare and a bandage (bandage for large body areas).

Only Silver Gel is to be used topically, with no makeup, lotions, or other ointments to the treated area until the scab has naturally fallen off.

Do not pick at the scab as this can cause scarring and less ink removal.

If an infection or adverse reaction occurs at the site of the treated area, contact Heidi immediately and seek medical advice if necessary.

UNDO aftercare products are scientifically proven and highly recommended to help reduce the risk of scarring.

For cosmetic tattoo removal: Still discontinue AHA’s and BHA’s (ex: retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, mandelic acid, hydroquinone, salicylic acid, lactic acid, etc.) during the healing process.

Question 5

LONG-TERM CARE

Accepted Answer

After the removal process is complete the skin may appear pink for approximately one year, it is very important to protect this new skin from the sun with a zinc SPF 30–50. *Do not apply on freshly removed or scabbed areas.

Once the area is 4 weeks healed, book your next session for 6–12 weeks out (as needed).

KAKA'AKO, O'AHU | FINE-LINE TATTOO + COSMETIC TATTOO + BROWS + LASHES

TATTOO CARE GUIDE

Take Care

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SERVICE

BODY TATTOO
Fine-Line Care

PRE-CARE

POST-CARE

LONG-TERM CARE

PRE-CARE

POST-CARE 30 Minutes After

POST-CARE Before Bed on Procedure Evening

POST-CARE Reminders & Helpful Hints

LONG-TERM CARE

COSMETIC TATTOO
Eyebrow Care

COSMETIC TATTOO
Lip Blush Care

PRE-CARE

POST-CARE 30 Minutes After

POST-CARE Before Bed on Procedure Evening

POST-CARE Reminders & Helpful Hints

LONG-TERM CARE

PRE-CARE

POST-CARE Expectations

POST-CARE

LONG-TERM CARE

FAUX FRECKLE
Care

TATTOO REMOVAL
Care

PRE-CARE

POST-CARE Same Day

POST-CARE Following Days

POST-CARE Reminders & Helpful Hints

LONG-TERM CARE

A BOUTIQUE TATTOO EXPERIENCE

No Ragerts.

KAKA'AKO, O'AHU | FINE-LINE TATTOO + COSMETIC TATTOO + BROWS + LASHES

TATTOO CARE GUIDE

Take Care

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SERVICE

BODY TATTOO Fine-Line Care

PRE-CARE

POST-CARE

LONG-TERM CARE

PRE-CARE

POST-CARE 30 Minutes After

POST-CARE Before Bed on Procedure Evening

POST-CARE Reminders & Helpful Hints

LONG-TERM CARE

COSMETIC TATTOO Eyebrow Care

COSMETIC TATTOO Lip Blush Care

PRE-CARE

POST-CARE 30 Minutes After

POST-CARE Before Bed on Procedure Evening

POST-CARE Reminders & Helpful Hints

LONG-TERM CARE

PRE-CARE

POST-CARE Expectations

POST-CARE

LONG-TERM CARE

FAUX FRECKLE Care

TATTOO REMOVAL Care

PRE-CARE

POST-CARE Same Day

POST-CARE Following Days

POST-CARE Reminders & Helpful Hints

LONG-TERM CARE

A BOUTIQUE TATTOO EXPERIENCE

No Ragerts.

BODY TATTOO
Fine-Line Care

COSMETIC TATTOO
Eyebrow Care

COSMETIC TATTOO
Lip Blush Care

FAUX FRECKLE
Care

TATTOO REMOVAL
Care