Permanent Makeup Pre-care

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE VERY IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY.

NO working out 24 hours before the procedure.
NO caffeine 24 hours before procedure.
NO sun or tanning one week prior to procedure.
DO NOT take Asprin, Niacin, Vitamin E, or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before procedure. Tylenol is okay.
NO "power" shakes or greens for 72 hours prior to procedure. They may cause blood thinning and excessive bleeding.
NO fish oil or "Hair, Skin, and Nails" 24 hours before procedure.
Stop all use of glycolics, chemical peels, or Retin-A 4 weeks prior to procedure. Check your skincare products for anything that says "acid."
If you wax or tint your brows please do so at least one week before your appointment.
You must be off Accutane for at least one year. NO Exceptions.
NO Latisse or hair growth serum on area for a minimum of 3 weeks prior to procedure.
If you get fillers they should be done no sooner than 6 weeks prior to or 6 weeks after your appointment.
If you use botox, it should be performed either 2 weeks prior to or 2 weeks after your appointment.
You must not be pregnant or breast feeding. NO exceptions.

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IF YOU ARE ON ANY OF THESE MEDICATIONS YOU ARE NOT A CANDIDATE FOR PERMANENT MAKEUP. YOU WILL BLEED AND THE PIGMENT WILL NOT RETAIN.

Triflusal (Disgren)
Clopidrogel (Plavix)
Prasugrel (Effient)
Ticagrelor (Brillinta)
Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Vorapaxar (Zontivity)
Dipyridamole (Persantine)
Coumadin
Pradaxia (dibigatran)
Xarelto (rivaraxaban)
Eliquis (apixaban)
Savaysa (edoxaban)

PLEASE NOTE:

If you have oily, thick, or tough skin, your results from microblading will appear softer and can require additional touch-ups. Eyebrows will look more "powdered" and may look solid. Ombre or powder brows would be a better fit for you!

Dark skin types, please note that your permanent makeup will not appear as bold or crisp as lighter skin.

It is worth noting that you will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle so you may want to schedule your appointment accordingly.

If you would like, you may come to your appointment with your brows penciled in as you like them and bring the product that you used.

LIP BLUSH >> If you are scheduling a lip blush tattoo, it is very important to know if you've ever ever ever had a cold sore or fever blister that you must pre-treat with a prescription antiviral. 1 day prior to your appointment, the day of your appointment, and the day after your appointment. This will help prevent an outbreak that may be caused by the irritation to the lip tissues. Alternatively, you can use over-the-counter 1,000mg L-Lysine in the same sequence.

I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND CANNOT GIVE MEDICAL ADVICE.

Please consult your physician to determine the best course of action for yourself and your health.

What To Expect After The Procedure

Some residual swelling is normal for ALL procedures. Some clients may have no swelling, some may have a lot. Reaction and healing is very different from one client to the next.
Dry skin, itching, and tenderness are all very common and normal especially within the first 5-7 days following the procedure. These symptoms will dissipate each day and will vary on an individual basis.
You can expect the color to fade and soften 30-50% once healed. The touch-up will enhance any areas that have faded too much. Healing and color retention is specific to each client and their skin type.
You will receive one included follow-up (~ 8 weeks after the initial appointment) to achieve the best result that we are both pleased with. Some clients may desire or need an additional touch-up which will be subject to an additional fee.
It is important to understand that you will need a color boost every 1-3 years to maintain a fresh, natural-looking appearance.
If you are out in the sun a lot, use anti-aging products, oily skin creams, chemical peels, or sweat frequently, you will likely need a color boost every 6 months to 1 year.
The better you take care of the treated area, the longer it will last.

General healing timeline:
Please remember that each person heals at a different rate from the next. This is just a general guideline so you have an idea of what to expect.

Day 1-2 Your eyebrows will be approximately 20% darker and bolder looking than they will be when healed. Your skin may be red around the pigment which may make the pigment look darker. There may be some swelling in the area -- this will subside. Don't be concerned if your eyebrows initially appear darker and larger than what you desire, they will change many times throughout the healing process.
Day 3 Your eyebrows will begin to itch and will appear thicker. Natural exfoliation will begin which will cause excess pigment surrounding the procedure area to flake off. Do not pick, peel, rub, or otherwise exfoliate yourself. Let the flaking slough off naturally.
Day 4-5 More flaking and the edges of the strokes will look softer and may even appear to lose some pigment. Do not be concerned with this. As the skin heals, new skin will heal over the pigmented area which will diffuse the stroke lines and color. As the layers of the skin regenerate from the inside out, the pigment will resurface and the strokes will clarify after about 8 weeks.

IF AT ANY TIME FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE YOU HAVE EXCESSIVE SWELLING, REDNESS, ITCHING, AND PAIN OR OTHER SIGNS OF INFECTION OR ALLERGIC REACTION AROUND THE PROCEDURE SITE, CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Permanent Makeup Pre-care

AFTER CARE IS SUPER IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

AFTER CARE

AFTERCARE FOR BROWS, LIPS, EYELINER

What To Expect After The Procedure

Permanent Makeup Pre-care

AFTER CARE IS *SUPER* IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

AFTER CARE

AFTERCARE FOR BROWS, LIPS, EYELINER

What To Expect After The Procedure

AFTER CARE IS SUPER IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY