How to look after your new Eyeliner tattoo

Eyeliner tattoo has a healing period of four to six weeks, in which time they will go through four distinct stages; scabbing/peeling, ghosting, pigment re-appearing and final results. It is important that you follow the provided aftercare instructions in order to avoid risk of infection and ensure the best results.

Right after

Healing

Final results

How to care for your tattoo

  • Keep your tattoo clean and dry

  • Avoid excess exercise and sweating for the first week

  • There is no need to apply aftercare

  • Do not use a sauna or go swimming for the first week or until phase one of healing is complete

  • Avoid direct sunlight and sun beds, your skin will be sensitive and more susceptible to sun damage

  • Do not rub your eyes or pick at the scabs as they form

  • Keep facial products away from the area to prevent contamination

Stages one to three

  • Phase One: Scabbing and Peeling

    Immediately after your tattoo session your eyelid may be slightly swollen, this would usually reduce within the first few hours.

    In the first five days following tattoo your eyeliner will develop scabs. The tattoo will appear dark and dry, there is no need to apply aftercare.

    Scabs will naturally fall off gradually within the first week.

  • Phase Two: Ghosting

    Once all of the scabs have naturally fallen off your eyeliner tattoo the colour will appear much lighter.

    During this phase of healing it is common to worry that the procedure was unsuccessful, however a loss of colour is normal and nothing to worry about.

  • Pigment Returns

    Gradually pigment will redevelop in your tattoo.

    In the weeks following your tattoo you may find the area feels dry.

Tips & tricks

  • Apply aftercare before eating or drinking to assist in preventing contamination

  • Aftercare will soothe itching sensation and mild agitation

  • Re-apply aftercare if your lips are feeling very dry

  • To avoid wetting your lips in the shower keep a clean, dry hand towel nearby, wipe away water from your face before it reaches your lips. Do not shower in a space or at a temperature that will fill with steam.

  • Use only disposable/one use items to apply aftercare to avoid risking infection

  • If your tattoo is contaminated in any way you can gently clean it; soak a disposable towel or wipe in boiled water and let it cool, wring out any excess water and gently dab your tattoo (do not rub or scrub) to remove contaminates then allow the tattoo to dry.