EYELINER TATTOO RESTRICTIONS, DIFFICULTIES & PRE APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
There are certain things which will restrict when or if you can have an eyeliner tattoo done. Please read the information below and get in touch if you need any help.
Contraindications - If any of the following apply, you're not able to have an eyeliner tattoo treatment
▪ If you are a hemophiliac.
▪ If you are under 18 years old - even with parental consent it is illegal in the UK to tattoo someone under the age of 18.
▪ If you are pregnant or breast feeding. Anything you put into your body can be passed onto your baby and opening your skin can result in heightened risk of infection. Pregnancy hormones can also affect the healed result so it's best to wait a couple of months post birth.
▪ If you have lots of visible capillaries on the eyelid and close to the lash line. Your skin is more likely to bleed, bruise and is prone to blow outs.
▪ If you have thin eyelid skin. Your skin is more likely to bleed, bruise and is prone to blow outs.
▪ If you have active skin cancer, any skin diseases, symptoms, irritation, or inflammation at the time of treatment. Your skin needs to be healthy at your appointment.
▪ If you are prone to or have hypo/hyper pigmentation.
▪ If you have a problem with healing or keloid scarring in the area or have a tendency to keloid scar.
▪ If you are taking any blood thinning medications or Omega 3 fish oil and Vitamin E supplements.
▪ If you are diabetic and it is not under control. If you are taking medication to control diabetes, a doctors note may be required.
▪ If you have high blood pressure and it is not under control. If you are taking medication to control your blood pressure, a doctors note may be required.
▪ Clients unable to take a break from exercise are not suitable candidates. The aftercare requires you to stop any vigorous exercise for at least the first 7-14 days.
▪ If you are under 18 years old - even with parental consent it is illegal in the UK to tattoo someone under the age of 18.
▪ If you are pregnant or breast feeding. Anything you put into your body can be passed onto your baby and opening your skin can result in heightened risk of infection. Pregnancy hormones can also affect the healed result so it's best to wait a couple of months post birth.
▪ If you have lots of visible capillaries on the eyelid and close to the lash line. Your skin is more likely to bleed, bruise and is prone to blow outs.
▪ If you have thin eyelid skin. Your skin is more likely to bleed, bruise and is prone to blow outs.
▪ If you have active skin cancer, any skin diseases, symptoms, irritation, or inflammation at the time of treatment. Your skin needs to be healthy at your appointment.
▪ If you are prone to or have hypo/hyper pigmentation.
▪ If you have a problem with healing or keloid scarring in the area or have a tendency to keloid scar.
▪ If you are taking any blood thinning medications or Omega 3 fish oil and Vitamin E supplements.
▪ If you are diabetic and it is not under control. If you are taking medication to control diabetes, a doctors note may be required.
▪ If you have high blood pressure and it is not under control. If you are taking medication to control your blood pressure, a doctors note may be required.
▪ Clients unable to take a break from exercise are not suitable candidates. The aftercare requires you to stop any vigorous exercise for at least the first 7-14 days.
You can have an eyeliner tattoo but must wait if...
▪ You currently have an eye infection, stye or conjunctivitis. This must be fully healed before the treatment. Having the treatment could also cause a flare up.
▪ You've recently had a lash lift. You must wait 2 weeks before having the treatment.
▪ You have eyelash extensions. These must be off and must be off for 2 weeks before having the treatment.
▪ Once your treatment is done, you must wait 4 weeks before having a lash lift or extensions to allow the skin to heal.
▪ You have hooded eyes covering your lash line, you may want to consider a treatment like fibroblast before having the treatment to make it more visible.
▪ You've recently had an intense skin treatment (such as fibroblast) around the eyes. You must wait for your skin to heal.
▪ You've recently had Botox around the eye area. You must wait 4 weeks before having an eyeliner tattoo to allow the Botox to settle.
▪ You've recently had an eyeliner tattoo and want Botox. You must wait 4 weeks before having Botox to allow the skin heal.
▪ You're using a growth serum on your lashes. You must stop using this 2-6 months prior to having the treatment. Lash growth serums thin the skin so you will find it much more painful and bruise more easily.
▪ You're using Accutane, Isotretinoin, or other strong retinoids. You need to be off this kind of medication for 1 year.
▪ You're undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Your treatments should have finished prior to your appointment and can only be done with a doctor's note.
▪ You've recently had a lash lift. You must wait 2 weeks before having the treatment.
▪ You have eyelash extensions. These must be off and must be off for 2 weeks before having the treatment.
▪ Once your treatment is done, you must wait 4 weeks before having a lash lift or extensions to allow the skin to heal.
▪ You have hooded eyes covering your lash line, you may want to consider a treatment like fibroblast before having the treatment to make it more visible.
▪ You've recently had an intense skin treatment (such as fibroblast) around the eyes. You must wait for your skin to heal.
▪ You've recently had Botox around the eye area. You must wait 4 weeks before having an eyeliner tattoo to allow the Botox to settle.
▪ You've recently had an eyeliner tattoo and want Botox. You must wait 4 weeks before having Botox to allow the skin heal.
▪ You're using a growth serum on your lashes. You must stop using this 2-6 months prior to having the treatment. Lash growth serums thin the skin so you will find it much more painful and bruise more easily.
▪ You're using Accutane, Isotretinoin, or other strong retinoids. You need to be off this kind of medication for 1 year.
▪ You're undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Your treatments should have finished prior to your appointment and can only be done with a doctor's note.
Pre appointment information
▪ Please wash your hair before the procedure (to decrease risk of soaking your face during the first few days after your session).
▪ Please do not wear contact lenses to your appointment unless you can remove them before starting.
▪ Please do not wear mascara or eye make up to your appointment as this will need to be removed and may irritate your skin.
▪ To reduce bleeding, no alcohol, coffee or energy drinks on the day of your appointment.
▪ To reduce bleeding, no alcohol, niacin, aspirin or ibuprofen for 24 hours before your treatment.
▪ To reduce bleeding, do not have any fish oil supplements or vitamin E for 1 week before the treatment.
▪ For good skin quality, do not have a lash lift, lash tint or lash extensions for 2 weeks prior to having the treatment.
▪ For good skin quality, do not use growth mascara or growth serums on your lashes for at least 2-6 months prior.
Lash growth serums thin the skin so you will find it much more painful and bruise more easily.
▪ Once your eyeliner has been done, swelling and bruising can be present for several days after and is very common.
You can help the bruising and swelling by using ice packs, sleeping slightly upright and by taking antihistamines/ibuprofen.
▪ For good skin quality, no sunbeds or sunbathing for 1 - 2 weeks before the treatment.
▪ You must wait 4 weeks before/after having filler or Botox around the area to allow it to settle.
▪ Once your eyeliner has been done, you must wait 4 weeks before having a lash lift, lash tint or extensions to allow the skin to heal.
▪ Please do not wear contact lenses to your appointment unless you can remove them before starting.
▪ Please do not wear mascara or eye make up to your appointment as this will need to be removed and may irritate your skin.
▪ To reduce bleeding, no alcohol, coffee or energy drinks on the day of your appointment.
▪ To reduce bleeding, no alcohol, niacin, aspirin or ibuprofen for 24 hours before your treatment.
▪ To reduce bleeding, do not have any fish oil supplements or vitamin E for 1 week before the treatment.
▪ For good skin quality, do not have a lash lift, lash tint or lash extensions for 2 weeks prior to having the treatment.
▪ For good skin quality, do not use growth mascara or growth serums on your lashes for at least 2-6 months prior.
Lash growth serums thin the skin so you will find it much more painful and bruise more easily.
▪ Once your eyeliner has been done, swelling and bruising can be present for several days after and is very common.
You can help the bruising and swelling by using ice packs, sleeping slightly upright and by taking antihistamines/ibuprofen.
▪ For good skin quality, no sunbeds or sunbathing for 1 - 2 weeks before the treatment.
▪ You must wait 4 weeks before/after having filler or Botox around the area to allow it to settle.
▪ Once your eyeliner has been done, you must wait 4 weeks before having a lash lift, lash tint or extensions to allow the skin to heal.
OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING AN EYELINER TATTOO
Reasons for premature fading
Fast metabolism / Iron deficiency / Hypo/er thyroidism / Hormone replacement medications / Other daily medications / Smoking / Sunbeds & sunbathing / Harsh Cleansers / Anti aging creams & retinols... the chemicals in these can react with your eyeliner tattoo and change the colour. It's best to go around your eyeliner, not on top.