Eyeliner

Before You Book

• Must 18 yrs old or older to get tattooed in Baltimore City 

• Can not be pregnant or nursing 

• Stop using Retinols, anti-aging or anti-acne creams 1 week prior

• No Botox or growth serums 2 weeks before appointment 

• No Laser or Peels 4 weeks before your appointment 

• No filer in the area 4 weeks before appointment (this includes under eye and cheeks, where I might touch for stabilization) 

• Can not be sun burnt 

• Must be off Accutane for 1 year before getting tattooed 

• Diabetes must be controlled and a doctors note has to be obtained 

• Notify us if you are currently on blood thinner medication. 

• Notify us if you have any ongoing medical condition(s) you are being treated for such as Lupus, Cancer, etc. 

• Notify us if you have any moles, skin-tags or significant scarring in the area being tattooed. 

Before You Arrive

• Please Give yourself enough time to arrive and find parking. 

• Check your email for our electric form clearing you from any contraindications

• Per Baltimore City health department guidelines: a paper consent will have to be filled out and a copy of your license will be made on arrival

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​DO NOT workout the day of your appointment

DO NOT take aspirin or ibuprofen before your appointment, Acetaminophen is fine

DO NOT drink coffee the day of your appointment 

DO NOT drink alcohol 24 hours before your appointment 

Failure to follow any above guidelines might result in inability to Proform procedure that day and lost of booking fee

What to Expect

• If you wear contacts, please remove them and come in wearing your glasses. Contacts must stay out of the eyes for 72 hours following the procedure. 

• Come to appointment with eyes clean, and eye makeup removed, (No Mascara)

• Do not wear any scented lotions or perfumes.

• Do not bring anyone under the age of 18 to your appointment. 

• To keep you as comfortable as possible, we use a pre-numb as well as a secondary numbing agent. 

• Our highly skilled artists will draw your eyeliner design prior to tattooing. They will not begin tattooing until you sign off on the shape and design of the eyeliner. 

• Once the procedure begins, the process will take about 2 hours to be complete. 

• Upon completion of the procedure, our Artists will explain all aftercare, and provide you with an aftercare kit.

Aftercare

• Written and verbal aftercare will be given to you at your appointment, below is a reference of what to expect. 

• Wash your hands before touching the tattooed area 

• Blott and wipe liner after, with in the first hour of getting them tattooed 

• We created a wound and that wound will weep bodily fluids, keeping the wound clean will make sure there is no heavy scabbing 

• Blott and wipe past the hair to get the skin clean throughout the day for the first 3 days 

• A cleanser might be given to use to use, lather and gently apply around and over tattooed area and rinse off completely

• A damp paper towel is the best to use for cleaning 

• After wiping liner wait 15mins for brows to completely dry to apply ointment given to you. a small amount on the eyelid will thin with body heat to reach the tattooed liner 

• Do not apply other lotions for the first 7 days, only ointment provided 

Healing 

Day 1: Expect swelling and possible bruising, resembling allergies or tears. Eyeliner will appear thick and dark. Avoid contact lenses and Visine.

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Day 2: Swelling peaks, use cool packs. Eyeliner remains thick, area feels tight and tender.

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Days 3-4: Reduced swelling, tight feeling persists. Peeling starts, use ointment after 48-72 hours for relief from pinching and itching.

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Days 5-7: Dark color flakes off, revealing softer eyeliner. Color may appear grayish temporarily. Contact lenses are safe.

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After 8 Weeks: Avoid eyelashes/extensions, Latisse, or similar products to prevent color lightening. Protect healing eyeliner from dust, dirt, and sun. No sweating or heat near the procedure area. No lake activities, sun exposure, or topical makeup on healing area for at least 5 days. Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and direct water exposure indefinitely. No tweezing, waxing, facials, or peels for 10 days.

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Important Tips:

• Avoid Stressing the Area: No eyelash curlers for 2 weeks.

• Avoid Scratching: Prevent uneven healing, scarring, and infection.

• Relax: It's a temporary tattoo that will heal naturally if you follow the instructions. Complications are rare.

• We are healing a open wound and an investment that is on your face, please follow the below guidelines to ensure optimal results 

• No contacts for 72 hours after your appointment.

• DO NOT do anything that could cause dirt, dust or dander to enter the tattoo for the first 5 days. 

• NO EXERCISING for 10 days, NO EXCEPTIONS. This includes any activates that will turn your face red.

• Keep out of the Sun while healing, protect brows in the sun for lasting results 

• No swimming, or direct water to the brows during the healing process

• No makeup on tattooed area for 5 days

• No tweezing, waxing, facials, peels or any facial treatments for a Full 2 weeks after tattooing

• Do not pick or peel your brows while healing. This can result in scaring or a blotchy looking healed result 

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Do not stress or over think the healing process. They will heal and complications are extremely rare.