Permanent Makeup Pre & Post Procedure Instructions

• No exercising 24 hours prior to procedure.
• NO alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!).
• Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to the procedure.
• Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before the procedure.
• Avoid pre-workout and power greens, Fish Oil, and “Hair, Skin, Nail” supplements 24 hours prior to procedure.
• Do not use Glycolics, Chemical Peels and Retin-A 4 weeks prior.
• Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks after your procedure. Check your moisturizer, face wash, BB or CC creams, and makeup primers for anything that says acid.
• Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle as well.
• You have to be off any kind of Accutane for 1 year. NO Exceptions!
• For permanent eyeliner, eyelash extensions must be removed 3-5 days prior.
• Lip fillers should be done six weeks prior to scheduled procedure or six weeks after procedure.
• Botox should be performed two weeks prior to scheduled procedure or two weeks after.

• Do not touch the treated area, No scratching, rubbing, or picking of the treated area
• Avoid sweating and strenuous workouts until healed
• Be cautious around the area (such as pulling clothing over your head or applying products on your skin)
• Do not apply makeup on treated area until healed
• Avoid ointments and creams on the area as much as possible. Unlike a typical tattoo, dry healing is the best method for this as it retains pigment better.
• Touch up may be done after 21 days, however its best to wait 30-45 days
• Wash with oil free cleanser and water at least once a day. Again, do not put moisturizer on area until healed

Who cannot get this service:

• If you are under 18 without a parents written approval, ID, and without them being present for the entire service.
• If you are pregnant or nursing without written doctor’s approval.
• If you are on accutane.
• If you have eczema in the area being treated.
• If you have any serious health conditions without a doctor’s approval.

There will be an epithelial crust that forms in the days following the procedure. This crust is a combination of dried pigment and plasma that forms externally. It is important that you do not pick it. Picking the crust will result in a loss of pigment. The crust will fall off naturally within a few days. For the first few days following the procedure, the area will feel similar to that of a sunburn. Avoid ointments or cream as much as possible as dry healing is the best way to retain pigment.

We Cannot Predict Your Fading Experience It is fully possible to get the perfect results with only one application; however, this cannot be guaranteed. Please remember that the amount of pigment you retain or lose after your initial application is not a reflection of the quality of work. Pigment retention varies with each person. In case your procedure must be repeated, you will need to wait at least 21 days of the date of your original application.

Cold Sores and Fever Blisters: In the case of permanent lip color, cold sores and fever blisters MUST be treated. If you get cold sores or have ever had one in the past, you will need an antiviral prescription from your doctor before a lip procedure. Physicians usually instruct to take it 2 days before. As this procedure will bring out the virus if not medicated beforehand.

Oily Skin: If you have oily skin, results will appear softer and may require additional procedures/touch-ups. Area should be cleansed at least twice a day with no moisturizer.

Application Cannot Be Repeated Within 21 Days or Less: The tissue is not ready to absorb new pigment although your skin looks healed. Please be patient.

• Day 1: Color is vibrant and redness and swelling is normal
• Day 2 & 3: Color will look darker than normal, this is the area starting to heal/scab
• Day 4-7: Will start to flake and peel. Again, do not pick scabs as it will remove pigment
• Day 10: Brows may still be peeling, but they are healed and at a 20%-40% lightness