PRE CARE (BROWS)

ATLEAST 1 YEAR BEFORE:

• ABSOLUTELY No Accutane

AT LEAST 1 MONTH BEFORE:

• No Isoltretinoin, or other retinoids (these treatments can cause the skin to be thinner, which can make it unsafe to blade)

• No Botox or any fillers at least 4 weeks prior (can disturb the shape)

• The use of steriods may impair healing and must not be used 6 weeks prior to your appointment.

AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE:

• No Intense Facial treatments such as chemical peels, dermabrasion, mesotherapy. This will cause skin cells to rejuvenate faster resulting in skin irritation. Please schedule these treatments 2-3 weeks before booking.

• No Tanning (bed and natural sun exposure)

AT LEAST 1 WEEK BEFORE:

• No Waxing, Tinting or Electrolysis

24 HOURS BEFORE:

• No Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen

• No Caffeine (Coffee, Energy Drinks, Tea too!)

• No Alcohol

• No Vitamin E or Fish Oil Supplements

• No Excessive Sweating or Working Out

• Shower day of before session or night beforeHormone therapies can affect pigmentation and/or cause sensitivity.

  ***TIP: You may take arnica pills a week to few days before to help reduce inflammation, swelling and bruising before and after your session.

  NOTE

• Diabetics have the tendency to both bleed and bruise easily. This can effect color retention, and the healing process may be longer.

• Diabetic and patients receiving chemotherapy can have increased risk potential for infection, healing issues, and scarring.

• Keloid history may increase your risk of scarring after permanent makeup.

• If you have had any recent or if you have an up-and-coming surgical procedures, permanent makeup should not be performed until you are completely healed to decrease the risk of infection.

• Previous laser treatments near the area of the permanent makeup procedure must be completely healed prior to the application of pigment to improve retention and prevent infection.

• Once the area has been pigmented, having laser treatments near or on the area may cause the pigment to change color or break down the pigment.

•  All integumentary conditions, such as conjunctivitis, shingles, sunburn, or psoriasis, must be controlled and healed prior to procedure due to the risk of infection, scarring, and optimal results.

PRE CARE (LIPS)

AT LEAST 1 YEAR BEFORE

• No Accutane

AT LEAST 2 WEEK BEFORE

• If you plan on getting fillers it MUST be done at least 2 weeks before because of swelling and bruising

• At least 2 weeks but suggested 4 weeks to discontinue use of retinol

AT LEAST 1 WEEK BEFORE

• HYDRATE! Drink lots of water as this will help reduce dryness on your lips

• If you are prone to cold sores it is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication such as Zivorax 5 days before, then the day of. Then 5 days after or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

• If you have severe dry, flaky lips please begin exfoliating nightly with a lip scrub followed by a lip treatment

  48 HOURS BEFORE

• The following MUST be avoided until after your procedure, as they may make your lips bleed and more tender.

  Alcohol

• Caffeine

• Aspirin, ibuprofen

• Caffeine (coffee and tea)

• Fish oil

• Niacin

• Vitamin E

  NO ALCOHOL!!!

NIGHT BEFORE

• Exfoliate and add lip treatment to hydrate lips

• Avoid oils on lips as it will clog pores reducing pigment retention

• Shower night before or day of as you will want to avoid hot temperature/ steam for first few days as ink is settling

*If you are concerned about any pain, try to avoid getting any permanent service during your period as it will make you more sensitive.

***TIP: You may take arnica pills a week to few days before to help reduce inflammation, swelling and bruising before and after your session.