AFTERCARE

  • Pre-Treatment Guidelines

    To ensure a safe and successful cosmetic tattooing experience, please adhere to the following requirements prior, during and after your appointment at our Belfast based clinic:

    • Medical Conditions: You must not have any medical conditions, including Haemophilia, heart conditions, or Trichotillomania.

    • Medications: Please disclose any medications you are taking, including blood thinners. The contraceptive pill, mental health medications, and supplements are acceptable.

    • Retinoids: If you have been prescribed Accutane, Doxycycline, or any retinoids in the last 12 months, please inform us prior to booking.

    • Injectables: No Botox or dermal fillers within the last 4 weeks.

    • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.

    • Immunocompromised: Individuals with compromised immune systems should consult a doctor for approval. Some diabetic conditions may also require a doctor's sign-off.

    • Cold Sores: If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us on your medical form. We recommend antiviral tablets to prevent outbreaks.

    • Alcohol & Caffeine: Avoid alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours before your appointment to minimize swelling and movement during the procedure.

    • Cancer Treatment: If you are currently undergoing cancer treatment, we can accommodate you after treatment with a doctor’s approval.

    • Diabetes: Controlled diabetics may proceed with treatment but should prepare for a longer healing period and must have a doctor's sign-off.

    • Skincare Products: Please refrain from using products containing Vitamin A, C, AHA, or BHA (including exfoliants) for one week prior to treatment. Email us photos of any uncertain products.

    • Keloid Scarring: No prior history of keloid scarring is permitted.

    • Fish Oil: Discontinue fish oil supplements 2 weeks prior to your appointment.

    • Sunburn: Ensure no sunburn in the treatment area.

    • Skin Conditions: Consult with us if you have active dermatitis, psoriasis, or eczema in the treatment area, or if your skin is excessively dehydrated.

    For any questions or concerns, please email us at bellleamourstudio@gmail.com or book a complimentary consultation.

    Post-Treatment Care

    To achieve the best results from your cosmetic tattoo, follow these essential aftercare instructions:

    1. Keep the Area Dry: For 7-10 days, avoid water exposure, swimming, and saunas.

    2. Aftercare Balm: Apply the provided aftercare balm every hour for 5-7 days. It's crucial for even healing. Remember to use a clean tool, not your fingers, to apply.

    3. No Picking: Avoid picking at any peeling skin or flaking color to prevent uneven healing.

    4. Avoid Sweating: Refrain from activities that induce sweating for 5 days. This includes intense exercise.

    5. Skip Exfoliants: Avoid AHA/BHA acids, peels, facials, or Vitamin A products, as they can lighten your tattoo.

    6. No Exfoliating: Do not exfoliate around the treated area for 2-4 weeks.

    7. Facials: Avoid facials for 2 weeks post-treatment.

    8. Injectables: No injectables near the tattooed area for 4 weeks.

    9. Makeup: Do not apply makeup on the tattooed area for 1 week. Dispose of old makeup products to prevent infection.

    10. Sun Protection: Limit sun exposure for 10 days. Use SPF and consider wearing a cap when outdoors.

    11. Touch-Ups: Touch-ups can be scheduled no sooner than 5 weeks and no later than 13 weeks after the initial treatment.

    Following these guidelines will help ensure your tattoo heals beautifully. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out.

  • Aftercare for skin needling is vital to achieve the best results. Please remember using Cosmeceutical grade skincare will get the most our of these treatments. Ensure you’re not undoing the skin needling by going home and using the wrong product.

    Post care instructions:

    • Treat the skin like an open cut, be gentle and keep it clean.

    • Change your pillowcase and don’t keep touching your face.

    AVOID FOR 24 HOURS:

    • Exercise (avoid getting overheated)

    • Submerging your face under the shower head

    • Application of physical sun protection

    AVOID FOR 3 DAYS:

    • Application of high chemical SPF. Physical SPF is what you want to use

    AVOID FOR 5 – 7 DAYS:

    • Exfoliating products (scrubs, AHA’s, BHA’s, Vitamin A)

    • Products not recommended by my Skin Specialist

    • Home dermarolling

    • Anti-wrinkle injections

    • Prescription topical Retin A

    • Sun exposure to area treated

    AVOID FOR 2 WEEKS:

    • Waxing, bleaching or hair dying any areas to be treated

    • Depilatory use in any treated area

    • Electrolysis on any treatment area

    • IPL/Laser Hair removal treatments

    • IPL/Laser Skin Rejuvenation (Only prior to very superficial peels)

    • Facial Treatments of any kind including any AHA, BHA, Vitamin A or TCA treatments

    • Microdermabrasion / Epidermal Levelling

    • Dermal Fillers

    AVOID FOR 4 WEEKS:

    • IPL/Laser Skin Rejuvenation (Only prior to Superficial to Medium Depth peels)

    • AHA, BHA, Vitamin A or TCA Superficial to Deep Peels

    • Needling (Standard In clinic or Medical)

    • Fractional Ablative Laser Resurfacing / Full Ablative Laser Resurfacing

    • Facelift Surgery

    Contraindications:

    Psoriasis/Eczema on the face or neck, recent eye surgery, brow tattooing 6 weeks recent, Blood thinners, Conjunctivitis, no prescription Vitamin A, ReinA, Retreiv for 1 week prior, Botox/Filler within 4 weeks, PRP within 4 weeks, history of Keloid scars, blood clotting conditions, Immunosuppression, active bacterial or fungal infections, active coldsores, cuts/bruises, pregnancy.

    • Lactobotanical 20 % 30% peel: LOTS of SPF, even if its cloudy. Plenty of hydration you can feel dehydrated. NO exfoliation for 1 week post peel, 2 weeks between a peel and Botox/anti wrinkle injections, IPL/VPL/laser. No swimming exercise or steam room/saunas for 24 hours post treatment.

    • Aspect Retinol Peel: No water for 6 hours post treatment, this can reactivate this type of peel. LOTS of SPF, even if its cloudy. Plenty of hydration you can feel dehydrated. NO exfoliation for 1 week post peel, 2 weeks between a peel and Botox/anti wrinkle injections, and Skin Needling. 4 weeks IPL/VPL/laser/tanning beds. No swimming exercise or steam room/saunas for 24 hours post treatment.

    • Aspect Problem skin peel/Pigment peel: No water 12 hours post peel, this will reactivate the peel/ No water for 6 hours post treatment, this can reactivate this type of peel. LOTS of SPF, even if its cloudy. Plenty of hydration you can feel dehydrated. NO exfoliation for 1 week post peel, 2 weeks between a peel and Botox/anti wrinkle injections, and Skin Needling. 4 weeks IPL/VPL/laser/tanning beds. No swimming exercise or steam room/saunas for 24 hours post treatments.

    Contraindications:

    Psoriasis/Eczema on the face or neck, recent eye surgery, brow tattooing 6 weeks recent, Blood thinners, Conjunctivitis, no prescription Vitamin A, ReinA, Retreiv for 1 week prior, Botox/Filler within 4 weeks, PRP within 4 weeks, history of Keloid scars, blood clotting conditions, Immunosuppression, active bacterial or fungal infections, active coldsores, cuts/bruises, pregnancy.

    • Don’t keep touching your face, as tempting as it is this is the quickest way to get irritation out worse, infection

    • Go home & change your pillowcase

    • SPF is vital as you’re more susceptible to sun damage post treatment/intense exfoliation.

    • Hydrate your skin! We’ve removed your dead kin (Stratum Corneum) so you will feel smooth but dry if you do not re-add some nutrients back to your skin post treatment

    Contraindications:

    Psoriasis/Eczema on the face or neck, recent eye surgery, brow tattooing 6 weeks recent, Blood thinners, Conjunctivitis, no prescription Vitamin A, ReinA, Retreiv for 1 week prior, blood clotting conditions, Immunosuppression, active bacterial or fungal infections, active coldsores, cuts/bruises.

    • Don’t get your brows wet for 24 hours

    • No makeup for 24 hours

    • Avoid harsh AHA’s or Retinol products on your brow hairs (carefully apply avoiding the hairs)

    • Be gentle for 24 hours

    • SPF everyday but especially for the first 24 hours

    Contraindications:

    Please note if you’re on Roaccutane you are contraindicated to Brow Lamination/waxing.

    If you’re on Doxycycline you may have a Brow Lamination, however there is always a risk of lifting the skin with waxing.

    • Psoriasis/Eczema, recent eye surgery, brow tattooing 6 weeks recent, Blood thinners, Conjunctivitis, no prescription Vitamin A, ReinA, Retreiv for 1 week prior.

    • Don’t get your lashes wet for 24 hours, no exposure to steam (this includes being careful when cooking)

    • No mascara/makeup for 24 hours on the eyes

    • Avoid water proof mascara for 72 hours

    • Be gentle for first 24 hours

    After 24 hours you can do most everyday things! Lash lifts are extremely low maintenance.

    • No intense steam for 12-24 hours (cooking, saunas, steam rooms). Quick showers are obviously fine just do not submerge your eyes under water

    • Don’t apply mascara to the extensions

    • Brush them everyday/after washing them

    • Cleanse them with a purposeful made Lash Bath (I sell them) If you’re intending on keeping extensions for more than just one application

    • Use oil free products on your lashes/eyes

    • Be very careful sleeping on them