General Aftercare for all treatment
Proper aftercare supports optimal healing and results following your treatment.
Your skin has just undergone a treatment, so gentle care is important while the area heals. The colour will change during the healing process and may initially appear darker, warmer or more intense than expected. This is normal.
During the healing period
Do not apply exfoliants, retinoids, acids or other active skincare products directly over the treated area unless your practitioner has specifically advised you to do so.
Avoid additional scar treatments, laser, microneedling or other procedures over the area until your practitioner confirms that the skin is ready.
Sun protection
Once the skin has completely healed, protect the treated area from UV exposure with clothing and a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen.
Sun exposure can contribute to changes in scar pigmentation and can cause tattoo pigment to fade or change over time.
Your colour will change
Don't judge the final result immediately after your appointment.
During healing, the pigment may initially appear darker or more intense. As the skin heals and the superficial layers shed, the colour can soften considerably. The final result is assessed once the skin has fully healed, and a follow-up or colour adjustment may be recommended.
When to contact us
Please contact PSC if you have any concerns about your healing.
Seek medical advice if you develop increasing pain, significant swelling, spreading redness, heat, excessive drainage, an unpleasant odour or fever, as these can be signs of infection.
Important
Every person is different. Your individual aftercare instructions may vary depending on the location, treatment performed and how your skin responds.
If you are unsure about anything during your recovery, contact your PSC practitioner before applying products or undertaking additional treatments.
Scar Camouflage Pigment Treatment
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Brighter and warmer pigment
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Soreness for up to 3 days
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Itchiness
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Redness in the scar tissue
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Slight swelling
SECOND SKIN BANDAGE
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Keep the bandage on for 5 days.
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Remove on the morning of the 5 day, in the shower with soapy water.
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Pull the bandage down and outwards
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Do not pull off dry.
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If you see any skin irritation around the bandage, remove it prior to 5 days.
AFTERCARE BY TIMEFRAME
First 24 hours
No makeup, no sunscreen, no active skincare. Avoid sun, sweat, and touching the treated area.
7 days
Avoid exercise and hot showers.
14 Days
Avoid saunas, steam rooms, swimming and direct sunlight to treament area.
If you experience excessive redness, swelling, pain, or any signs of infection, please contact the clinic or seek medical advice.
Scar Camouflage (no pigment) Treatment
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Soreness for up to 3 days
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Itchiness
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Redness in the scar tissue
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Slight swelling
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Pin prick bleeding
Daily routine
AM: massage serum in - let dry - apply second product
SPF if exposed to the sun.
PM: repeat the same routine.
AFTERCARE BY TIMEFRAME
First 24 hours
No makeup, no sunscreen, no active skincare. Avoid sun, sweat, and touching the treated area.
7 days
Avoid exercise and hot showers.
14 Days
Avoid saunas, steam rooms, swimming and direct sunlight to treament area.
If you experience excessive redness, swelling, pain, or any signs of infection, please contact the clinic or seek medical advice.
Areola Tattoo
Proper aftercare is essential for optimal healing and pigment retention following your areola restoration procedure. Keep the bandage on for 5 days. To remove it, use soapy water in the shower, do not pull it off dry. After removal, cleanse the area and apply cream to the tattoo daily for one week.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Mild Redness
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Temporary Darkening
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Dryness or Flaking
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Slight Swelling
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Itchiness
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Uneven Appearance
Pigment typically fades by approximately 30 to 50 percent during healing.
AFTERCARE BY TIMEFRAME
First 5 days
Bandage stays on. Remove with soapy water in the shower, never pulled off dry.
First 14 days
No picking or scratching. Avoid pools, spas, sweating, perfumes, and direct sun.
Once healed
Protect with SPF, keep moisturised, and attend any review appointments.
If you experience excessive redness, swelling, pain, or any signs of infection, please contact the clinic or seek medical advice.
Brow Tattoo
PropeProper aftercare is essential for optimal healing and pigment retention following your eyebrow tattoo procedure.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Darker, more defined brows at first
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Light flaking, days 3 - 7
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Itchiness
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Slight Swelling
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Uneven Appearance
Pigment typically fades by approximately 30 to 50 percent during healing.
AFTERCARE BY TIMEFRAME
First 5 days
Day 1- cleaning the brows at least 4 times and applying the cream.
Days 2-7- Cleaning the brows morning and night and applying the cream.
Do NOT get brows wet in the shower for 7 days.
First 14 days
No picking or scratching. Avoid pools, spas, sweating, perfumes, and direct sun.
Once healed
Protect with SPF, keep moisturised, and attend any review appointments.
If you experience excessive redness, swelling, pain, or any signs of infection, please contact the clinic or seek medical advice.
Lip Blush Tattoo
Proper aftercare supports optimal healing and colour retention following your lip tattoo procedure.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Swelling in the first 24 - 48 hrs
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Light flaking as the lips heal over the coming 3 - 10 days
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Colour appears darker in the first 2-3 days
AFTERCARE BY TIMEFRAME
First 5 days
Day 1- cleaning the lips at least 4 times and applying the cream every hour.
Days 2-7- Cleaning the lips morning and night and applying the cream plus adding a lip balm and keeping lips continuously lubricated.
Do NOT get lips wet in the shower for 4 days.
Next 7 days
Keep lips moisturised, avoid picking, kissing, sun, and swimming. Use a straw and avoid spicy or acidic foods for the first 24 to 48 hours.
Once healed
Always protect your colour with an SPF lip balm.
If you experience excessive redness, swelling, pain, or any signs of infection, please contact the clinic or seek medical advice.
Eye Liner Tattoo
Proper aftercare supports optimal healing and colour retention following your eyeliner tattoo procedure.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Swelling in the first 24 - 48 hrs
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Light flaking as they heal over the coming 3 - 10 days
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Darker, more defined eyeliner in the first 3 days
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Gradual softening
AFTERCARE BY TIMEFRAME
First 5 days
Day 1- cleaning the eyeliner at least 4 times and applying the cream (if cream has been given to you. Some eyeliner require no cream)
Days 2-7- Cleaning the eyeliner morning and night and applying the cream- if cream is applicable.
Do NOT get eyeliner wet in the shower for 7 days.
Next 7 days
Clean morning and night with the same gentle method.
No eye makeup for 7 days.
No lash extensions for 14 days.
During Healing
No picking, soaking, makeup, or active skincare on the area. Avoid sweating and saunas for the first week.
If you experience excessive redness, swelling, pain, or any signs of infection, please contact the clinic or seek medical advice.