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3D Areola Reconstruction

Congratulations on the final step of your re-construction journey.

We are excited to provide you with the finishing touches to help you look and feel complete.

 

Permanent Cosmetic Restrictions & Precautions

  • Pregnancy/Breastfeeding - NO EXCEPTIONS

  • Use of Accutane (acne Medication) - must discontinue for 1 year before getting any permanent makeup procedures.

  • Hemophilia - Bleeding disorder

  • Keloid Scarring History

  • Recent lip filler (in the past 4 weeks).

  • Any active skin disease or condition on the face - (cold sores, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, severe acne in the brow area, actinic keratosis, rosacea, contact dermatitis, shingles, etc.).

  • Epilepsy - doctors note needed for approval.

  • Uncontrolled Diabetic OR Uncontrolled Blood Pressure.

  • Minors cannot get permanent makeup.

  • Chemotherapy or radiation treatments - You can receive a service with a doctor's note of approval once treatments are completed.

  • If you currently have MRSA

  • Have a heart condition - Pacemaker - Defibrillator -Stint.

 

The following conditions do not prevent you from getting permanent makeup, but should be considered.

  • Cirrhosis of the liver- Susceptible to infection.

  • Scar tissue- Scars can be tattooed over, but be aware that scar tissue can prevent proper healing; pigment may not take to the skin at all. This can happen if you've had permanent makeup in the past.

  • Platelet Disorders- Causes more bleeding to occur, therefore lowers pigment retention.

  • Tanning- May alter color.

  • Moles -Raised areas in or around the area - pigment will not be put into moles or anything raised but can be tattooed around them.

  • Thyroid Medications- Potential faster fading & need for frequent touch-ups.

  • Autoimmune Disorder of any kind - Due to the medicines to treat these disorders, pigment will not retain well.

  • Anemia- will require more touch-ups.

 

MEDICATIONS

Taking medication can affect your skin & the way it heals. Taking a lot of medication at once will also make it harder to predict how well the permanent makeup will heal on you. The following medications will prevent proper pigment retention & if you take any of these regularly you should not get permanent make-up:

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Triflusal (Disgren), Clopidogrel (Plavix) Prasugrel (Effient), Ticagrelor (Brilinta), Ticlopidine (Ticlid), Cilostazol (Pletal), Vorapaxar (Zontivity), Dipyridamole (Persantine), Coumadin, Pradaxa (Dabigatran), Xarelto (Rivaroxaban), Eliquis Apixaban), Savaysa (Edoxaban).Triflusal (Disgren), Clopidogrel (Plavix) Prasugrel (Effient), Ticagrelor (Brilinta), Ticlopidine (Ticlid), Cilostazol (Pletal), Vorapaxar (Zontivity), Dipyridamole (Persantine), Coumadin, Pradaxa (Dabigatran), Xarelto (Rivaroxaban), Eliquis Apixaban), Savaysa (Edoxaban). 

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General Care Guidelines

  • Don’t soak in a pool, bath, or hot tub until your tattoo is completely healed. This usually takes about 2 weeks.

  • If a crust or scab appears on the area, don’t peel it off. This can pull away the ink on your tattoo.

  • Don’t exercise for 1 week after your procedure or while there’s scabbing. If you’re in physical therapy, it’s okay to continue after your procedure.

  • Don’t lift anything heavier than 20 pounds for 1 week after your procedure or while there’s scabbing.

  • You can wear a bra at any time.

 

1 to 3 Days After Your Procedure

  • The technician will place Tegaderm™ plastic dressing on your tattoo right after your procedure. Leave this dressing on for 3 days.

  • You may shower normally with your dressing on. It’s waterproof.

  • Fluid may build up underneath your dressing. This is normal, and will wash off.

  • If your dressing starts to come off or if fluid is dripping from your dressing, put another Tegaderm™ dressing over the one you have on.

 

4 Days After Your Procedure

  • Remove the Tegaderm™ dressing. Gently clean the area in the shower with warm water and your normal shower soap. Don’t rub the area to get it clean.

  • Leave any scabs that may have formed alone. They will heal and come off on their own.

  • After your shower, dry the area gently. Apply non-scented white lotion (such as Lubriderm®, Aveeno®, or Eucerin®) to the tattooed area until it absorbs.

 

5 to 14 Days After Your Procedure

 

  • Continue applying non-scented white lotion to the area at least once a day.

  • You may apply lotion more than once a day if the area looks dry.

 

When to Call Your Healthcare Provider

Call your healthcare provider if you have:

  • A fever of 101° F (38.3° C) or higher

  • Pain at or around the treated area

  • Increasing redness or warmth in or around the treated area

  • Thick drainage in or around the treated area

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