Botched Ink* Removal (Aftercare)
Botched Ink* Removal (Aftercare)
Botched Ink® Saline Tattoo Removal Aftercare Instructions
First 48 hours:
- Any redness surrounding the treated area subsides within an hour or two.
- Redness within the treated area becomes brown as the skin dries out.
- The treated area must be allowed to fully dry out over the next 48 hours.
- For most people the area is touch dry within the first few hours.
- Only touch with very clean hands, ideally no touching for 48 hours.
- If the skin is not allowed to dry out quickly you will not get the best results.
- Saline wound care wipes can be used to gently remove excess oil i.e. for scalp tattoo Do not use any other aftercare products during this initial drying out phase.
- Do not the area wet or sweaty for 48 hours.
- For lip liner treatments, during this phase keep movements small and to a minimum.
After 48 hours:
- The treated area is now very dry, and a light scab will have formed.
- You may see pigment visible in the scab ONE SINGLE APPLICATION of Cavilon barrier cream on and slightly around the scab.
- This single application will last for 3 to 4 days, leaving a soft film over the scab.
- You can get the area a little wet when washing and showering, avoid rubbing the area.
- After any wetness, gently hold a clean tissue on the scab to dry it out.
- No excessive wetting the area, no swimming etc. while the scab is on.
- Depending on the area treated, the scab will remain firmly attached for 5 to 14 days
- Excessive movements are likely to crack the scab, which is not ideal for easy healing.
- Do not attempt to remove the scab before it naturally heals away from the treated area.
- For eyebrows, the scab might be held in eyebrow hair until gently removed.
- At no time can you pick off attached scabs, you will cause unwanted results