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- WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE TREATMENT?
Please let us know before your treatment starts if you have any known allergies, for instance, to metals such as nickel, or to local anaesthetic.
Also, let us know if you are going on holiday within 4 weeks of your appointment, or you are unwell or have a cold. Please contact the receptionist to arrange another appointment.
Before your treatment, custom mixed medical pigments are mixed and matched to the surrounding areas to be camouflaged.
Prescription topical anesthetic are used to numb the area to minimize discomfort.
Most people describe the procedure as painless.
- WHAT IS THE HEALING PROCESS?
There is minimal or no down time involved with most procedures.
You may have temporary swelling around the area for the first day or two, you may help reduce this using Vaseline and using cold packs for discomfort and swelling. To make a cold press take a salad bowl and wash it well. Fill it with water and ice cubes and soak several wash cloths (or gauze) in the bowl and keep the bowl in the refrigerator.
Apply the cold cloth to the face and this will ease the discomfort and burning and assist the swelling. When the cloth becomes warm, replace it with a new cold soak cloth. You can do this as much as you wish, but doing this will wash off the Vaseline, so remember to place a good coat of Vaseline over the treated areas when needed.
Crusting can appear on the area and it is important not to pick at it. Picking may cause loss of color or scaring.
Use a good strong sunblock when outdoors to prolong the life of the pigmented areas, direct sunlight to prevent sunburn or pigment changes.
It is recommend that you do not go swimming within 7-10 days after your procedure..
In rare circumstance reaction to one of the pigments used may occur resulting in swelling or itching. If there is any redness, heat or pain, please contact your GP.
- WHAT WILL I LOOK LIKE AFTER THE TREATMENT?
The pigment color will appear darker and more intense, this is normal. Color will fade 40-60% within a week.Some patients experience mild redness and swelling, this may last several hours or a few days depending on age, location and condition treated.
Complete healing can take up to six weeks for the pigment to mature in the skin and the true color to emerge. In rare instances, patients with dry skin can take up to 3 mths for true color to be realized.
- HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
You may need several sessions before you get the right color or effect.
Depending on the area and condition being pigmented, further touch-ups.may be required. It’s best to wait at least 6 months after the initial procedure before further sessions.
- DO I NEED TO BUY ANY AFTER CARE PRODUCTS?
No. A comprehensive written after care guide, verbal instructions and after care products are provided.
- HOW LONG WILL THE COLOR LAST?
Although your procedures can last for many years, this is dependant on age, skin type, color selection and lifestyle. 'Lighter' softer colors tend to fade faster normally, requiring a colors boost every 12 months. It is recommended that you have a ‘color boost’ maintenance every couple of years.
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- WHAT WILL I LOOK LIKE AFTER THE TREATMENT?
The pigment color will appear darker and more intense, this is normal. Color will fade 40-60% within a week.Some patients experience mild redness and swelling, this may last several hours or a few days depending on age, location and condition treated.
Complete healing can take up to six weeks for the pigment to mature in the skin and the true color to emerge. In rare instances, patients with dry skin can take up to 3 mths for true color to be realized.
- HOW LONG DO PROCEDURES TAKE?
Please allow 2hr's for your initial treatment to allow time to custom mix your color, 1/2hr -45 mins numbing and procedure.
Appointments are spaced at 4 to 6 weeks apart. This allows for ,a comfortable and gradual process.
