Maison Montclair — Cosmetic Tattoo Pre-Treatment Care

2 Weeks
Before

Skin & treatment area

No chemical peels, laser, microneedling or facials on the treatment area
No Botox or filler in or near the treatment area (brow, lip or eye)
No sun exposure or tanning, including spray tan

5 Days
Before

Home care actives

For optimal results, please avoid strong active skincare ingredients — such as retinol, AHAs, BHAs and Vitamin C — on the treatment area for 5 days before and 5 days after all cosmetic tattoo treatments.

48 Hours
Before

Blood thinners & alcohol

Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen and other NSAIDs where possible (please check with your doctor first if prescribed). Paracetamol is fine.
Avoid fish oil, Vitamin E, Niacin, Gingko Biloba and garlic supplements
Avoid alcohol the night before your appointment
Brow clients: no waxing, tweezing or tinting for 48 hours prior

Day of
Treatment

On arrival

Avoid caffeine — it raises heart rate and can increase sensitivity and bleeding
Avoid strenuous exercise beforehand
Preferably arrive with no makeup on the treatment area

Service-Specific Notes

Eyeliner — please remove contact lenses before your appointment and bring an alternative if needed. Pause any lash-growth serum, such as Latisse, for 4 weeks prior.

Lip Blush — if you have any history of cold sores, we strongly recommend starting antiviral medication (such as Valtrex) a few days beforehand, as advised by your doctor. The treatment can trigger an outbreak even in dormant cases.

Your Results

A note from your practitioner These guidelines exist to protect your skin, support even pigment retention, and give you the best possible result from your session. If anything above raises a question for your specific situation, please reach out before your appointment — we're always happy to talk it through.