How to care for your new personal art

Cosmetic Tattoo Aftercare

EYELINER:

1. Within first hour after procedure apply cold compress to eye area for 20 minutes.
2. Apply thin layer of Bacitracin to eyeliner at least 3 times per day until healed.
3. Do not wear makeup until eyeliner is healed.
4. Do not pick at or scratch eye area.
5. Do not use cold cream or makeup in eye area until healed.

EYEBROWS:

1. Within first hour after procedure apply cold compress to brows for 20 minutes.
2. Apply thin layer of Bacitracin to brows at least 3 times per day until healed.
3. Do not wear makeup near brows until healed.
4. Do not pick at or scratch brow area.
5. Do not use cold cream or makeup in brow area until healed.

TO ENSURE BEST POSSIBLE HEALING:
Apply a THIN layer of Bacitracin.
Follow aftercare instructions carefully.
Never touch tattooed area with dirty hands.

What to Expect:
The tattoo will take approximately one week to heal. It will be tender and slightly swollen for the first few days The tattoo will develop a light scab that will eventually peel off. During this time it may seem like the tattoo is losing color, don't worry this is normal. The last stage is when the tattoo is basically healed but has a shiny appearance. The skin will return to its normal appearance and at this time if there is any need for a touch-up it will be apparent

Your satisfaction is very important to me. Should your tattoo need a touch-up please call my studio for a follow-up appointment. If you or your friends have any questions regarding any of my cosmetic procedures please don't hesitate to call. Thank you.

Body Piercing Aftercare

It is, most important that all new piercings be thoroughly cleaned twice daily. Wash with Dr. Bronner's or Dial Anti-bacterial, SoftSoap.  Also clean piercing with Bactine once or twice a day. Avoid soaps that are highly perfumed, deodorant, or moisturizing. Do not use dubious cleansing agents (rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and/or oral antibiotics) as they can impede the healing process, and can scar the tissue around the piercing.

New piercings should be handled with freshly washed hands. Do not pick piercings while they are healing. Even light pressure and friction should be avoided for several months, or until the piercing is completely healed.

It will be noted that matter ("crusties") will be secreted from the piercing during the healing period. This matter will dry on the jewelry and around the opening of the piercing. Before washing, rinse this dried matter off using warm water with a little soap. Now rinse the piercing thoroughly, working the jewelry back and forth under running water to remove all traces of soap.

Vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin C and Zinc help the body regenerate tissue and fight off infection. For the fastest, easiest healing, piercee's should eat well, get plenty of rest.

As an alternative to the Listerine solution, a mixture of one tablespoon sea salt to 1 cup warm water can be used to rinse the mouth. With tongue piercings, an anti-inflammatory such as Motrin, Ibuprofen, or Advil is recommended to keep the swelling down. After the swelling cycle has completed (about one month to six weeks) return to New Creation for a smaller size barbell. It is also important to check the barbell daily to ensure the bead is tightly secured to the stud.

Oral contact with new piercings or handling with dirty hands can cause infection or transmission of disease and should definitely be avoided. Genital contact with oral piercings is not recommended due to infection possibility and transmission of disease.

It is important to note that a piercer is neither a medical professional nor an "Aftercare Police Officer." The piercee is responsible for caring for a new piercing using the awareness of their own body and the information given to them by the piercer.