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Aftercare Instructions — Initial Each
Follow For All Procedures
A touch-up procedure is required to consider any PMU procedure complete. The 6–12 week touch-up must occur in that window — rescheduling will require additional touch-up costs. Avoid makeup, Retin-A and glycolic acids on pigmented areas while healing. Avoid touching with fingers, sunscreens, direct sun, tanning beds, and self-tanners. Avoid swimming pools, oceans, hot tubs, saunas, and hot steamy showers. Shower with your back to the shower head. Avoid dirt (gardening) and extreme perspiration (gym) for the first week. Don't be alarmed if pigment comes off on a Q-tip during aftercare, or by fading after the first application — final color cannot be judged until 2 weeks post-procedure. Never use topical antibiotics unless prescribed. Notify any technician of your iron-oxide cosmetic tattoo before a chemical peel, MRI, laser hair removal, or Photo Facial — IPL may turn pigment black. Red Cross policy requires waiting one year after tattooing to donate blood.