Krakken Beauty

Aftercare Instructions

Please reach us at dale@krakkenbeauty.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

FIRST 3 DAYS

Once in the morning and once at night, GENTLY cleanse the procedure area with distilled water
Allow to dry completely
With clean hands, apply a thin layer of the provided aftercare ointment

FOR THE NEXT WEEK

You may now wash the area normally, DO NOT SCRUB
Keep the area hydrated with the provided aftercare ointment
No swimming, saunas/steam rooms, hot tubs, or vigorous exercise for 10 days following the procedure
Avoid tanning and/or sun exposure for 10 days following the procedure
Do not use any products containing AHAs on the procedure area

WHAT TO EXPECT

You may experience redness or swelling immediately following the procedure. The provided ointment will help with this but you may also use an ice pack in 10 minute increments to reduce any swelling
You may also experience some bruising of the area, this is completely normal. The provided aftercare ointment contains ingredients designed to reduce bruising and swelling. You may also apply damp towel with witch hazel to the area for no more than 10 minutes.
After the first few days, you may experience itching. This does not mean that you are allergic to the pigment, rather that the flaking process has begun. DO NOT ITCH THE PROCEDURE AREA. Lightly tap the area to alleviate the feeling and keep the area hydrated to minimize the itch
When the area begins to flake DO NOT PICK at the flakes, allow them to fall off naturally. Early removal of the flakes can result in loss of pigment and uneven results

WHAT TO REMEMBER

DO NOT rub or traumatize the area while it is healing as pigment may be removed along with crusting tissue.
Keep area well hydrated to reduce scabbing
No products containing AHAs (always check the label before using)
Once the area is healed, wear SPF 30 sunscreen to preserve the color
Camouflage is a multi-step process, final results CANNOT be determined until the touch up application has been completed. The touch up is intended to fill in any discoloration caused by the healing and scabbing process.
The procedure area can remain lighter, darker, or go through phases of both during the healing process. This is completely normal as the pigment is still settling into your skin. This is why we give the area 8-12 weeks before completing a touch up to allow the true color to show.
Your touch up visit is included in the price of the service and must be completed within 8-12 weeks of the initial procedure, unless otherwise determined by your artist. Failure to meet these guidelines will result in the loss of your free touch up and will incur additional costs.

SIGNS OF INFECTION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Severe redness
Excessive swelling
Red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart
Elevated body temperature
Purulent drainage from the procedure site (Discharge that is yellow/green in color and foul in odor)