PRE + POST CARE
PRE CARE
-Avoid alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen, aspirin, or any medication that thins your blood at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
-Avoid chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or facials 4 weeks prior to your appointment.
-Botox and fillers must be done 4 weeks prior to your appointment and no sooner than 4 weeks post procedure as these can alter the position of your brows/lips.
-You may tint your brows up to 5 days prior to your appointment.
-You may choose to leave your natural hairs and the artist will remove any unwanted/stray hairs after the design process.
-Lips must be exfoliated a week prior to your lip blush appointment as well as continually moisturized. Dry/flaky lips cannot be tattooed.
-Avoid tanning 2 weeks prior to your appointment. If you arrive with a sunburn, your deposit will be forfeited and you will need to reschedule.
-Discontinue use of any anti-acne or anti-aging skincare (vitamin A, Retinol, etc.) at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment.
-Discontinue vitamin E and fish oil at least 1 week prior to your appointment.
-Read all forms provided to you prior to and during your appointment. Do not hesitate to ask questions.
-Inform your artist of any allergies, medical conditions, prior permanent makeup, and prescriptions prior to your appointment.
POST CARE
-Immediately following your procedure and up to 3 days after, your brows/lips will appear to be darker and more sharp than your final outcome.
-Swelling and redness is typically minimal and should disappear within 24-48 hours.
-Blot your brows with a clean tissue every 5-10 minutes post procedure to absorb excess lymph fluid. Continue until all oozing has stopped.
-Wash your hands thoroughly before touching your brows/lips.
-Gently wash & rinse the tattooed area with lukewarm water + antibacterial soap (bubbles only) 1-2 times a day. Rinse with minimal water and blot with a clean paper towel.
-In the event of excessive flaking or scabbing, a tiny amount of aquaphor may be applied to the brows. Do not suffocate the brows! Check with your artist prior to using any ointment.
-Lips must remain moisturized with provided aftercare ointment.
-Avoid makeup and skincare products of any kind on the brows/lips for at least 2 weeks and until all flaking has stopped.
-Avoid swimming, hot tubs, saunas, steamy showers, excessive sweating, etc. for at least 2 weeks and until all flaking has stopped.
-Keep your face away from the shower head when showering.
-Avoid sleeping on your stomach or sides while healing.
-Do not scratch or pick your brows/lips as this can cause scarring, blurring, color loss, or infection. Doing so will compromise the outcome of your new brows/lips. In the case of itching during healing, pat them!
-Avoid the sun by wearing a hat. Sunscreen must not be applied until the healing process is complete.
ONCE HEALED
-The tattooed area must be kept free of glycolic acid, Retin A, chemical peels and exfoliating products as use of these may lighten the pigment.
-Sunscreen must be worn to avoid excess fading or discoloration of the pigment.
-Laser procedures such as hair removal or resurfacing may alter the pigment. Please inform your technician of your microbladed brows/lip blush prior to any laser procedure.