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APPOINTMENT PRE-CARE AND AFTTER CARE

The procedure area must be healthy, strong, non-irritated.  

You will get much better results when you properly prep.

 It will start with a good canvas!

Small Details Make a BIG Difference 

WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

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FOR All Permanent Makeup & Microblading:

  • Avoid Sun/Sunburn at least 1 week or more before appointment.

  • Rentin-A, Retinols, Alpha Hydroxy,Anti-Aging Products stop use 4 weeks prior.

  • Chemical peels, Laser treatments wait 4 weeks for an appointment

  • Botox & Cosmetic Fillers wait 4 weeks after for an appointment

  • With Doctor consent stop baby aspirin, and blood thinner (3days)

  • Acutane, Doeycyline (1 year prior).

  • Covid Vaccine or Booster (2 weeks)

  • Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy (complete for 6 months & with a Doctor approval.

  • Antibiotics wait 4 weeks till appointment.

Brows:

  • Brow Waxing, Threading, Brow Tint wait 1 week befor an appointment.

  • Brow Henna wait 6 weeks before an appointment

Eyeliner:

  • Stop Eyelash serums (Latisse, etc.) ( for 1 year prior).

  • Remove Eyelash Extension and strip lashes ( removed 3 days prior).

  • No eye contacts for 3 days following appointment, wear eye glasses

Lip Blush:

  • Lip Filler (4 weeks before or after).

  •  One week before your appointment - exfoliate and moisturized:

  • Before going to bed for 5 nights prior to the procedure, exfoliate lips with a natural scrub (sugar and coconut oil will work perfectly or use a toothbrush)

  • Hydrate with Bepanthen cream (active ingredient dexpanthenol) after exfoliating lips or Aquaphor

  • Drink at least 8 glasses of water because the hydration will dramatically improve the lip surface

  • COLD SORES & FEVER BLISTERSI STRONGLY RECOMMEND: talking to your health care provider about prescribing you an antiviral medication to prevent an outbreak of cold sores/fever blisters.  Doctors can prescribe an antiviral treatment to start 2-3 days before the PMU procedure using drugs such as: Valtrex (1500mg) Valacyclovir, Acyclovir, Famvir and Famciclovir, and 4 -6 or more days after or as prescribed by your Doctor. Lip Blush Tattooing cannot give you HSV-1 but it can cause enough stress on your system to cause the dormant virus to awaken. 

  • ​​*Clients who have never had cold sores can take an over-the-counter L-lysine supplement but a prescription from your health care provider is recommended.

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STOP 24 Hour Prior to appointment:

  • no alcohol

  • no caffeine

  • no exercise 

  • no sun,

  • no Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen.

  • no sparkle, glitter face powders makeup (brow makeup is ok)

  • Eyeliner NO eye contacts (bring glasses)

  • no eye makeup for eyeliner

  • no lipstick, lip stains etc for lip blush

Never stop taking medication without your Doctors approval

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​DAY OF your appointment follow below for the best outcome of your service:

  • Please do not work out the day of the procedure because body heat opens pores.

  • Avoid heavy sunlight, especially sunburn 1 week or more before the procedure. The skin should not be going through a healing process!

  • Do NOT drink coffee or anything with caffeine the day of the procedure.

  • Do NOT take with Doctor's consent Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, and/or Ibuprofen, Omega 3, unless medically necessary, 48-72 hours prior to the procedure. (Tylenol or acetaminophen is okay!)

  • Do NOT take blood thinners (never stop medications without a doctor's approval)

  • Do NOT drink alcohol or energetic drinks 24 hours before the procedure. 

  • Reschedule the treatment if feel under the weather, have a high temperature, cold sores, cold or flu, or an exacerbation of any chronic diseases you may have.

* Brow Aftercare Instructions*

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Day of Instructions

  •  Blot with tissue every 20 minutes till no lymph is produced, approx 1-2 hours. 

  • apply a thin layer (roughly the size of a grain of rice) of MicroBalm in 6 hours or before bed.

Day 1-4​

-Continue to apply MicroBalm in AM/PM, for drier skin types (face) MicroBalm should be applied 3-4 times a day, a thin layer (roughly the size of a grain of rice).​​

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Day 4 until healed (approx up to 14 days, everyone heals at different speed)

  • -On 4th day,Before Bed, Gently Clean Brow area with gentle cleanser (such as cetaphil) with pads of finger tips gently.

  • Pat dry and apply MicroBalm sparingly 

 

Important Instructions

  • Use a fresh pillowcase

  • Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away.

  • Picking can cause scarring or loss of color

  • No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks

  • Keep your showers as short as possible for the 10 days

  • Avoid exercise for one week

  • Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors.

  • Avoid heavy sweating and long hot showers for the first 10 days.

  • Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days

  • Avoid swimming and hot tubs for the first 10 days

  • Avoid makeup including sunscreen on the area for first 10 days

  • DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area

  • Do not use Anti-aging, Vit-C, Lightening Skin Care Products on or near tattooed areas

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* Eyeliner Aftercare Instructions *

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  • No eye contacts for 4 days

  • May apply cool compress as needed (1-3 days)

  • Day of- Rinse eyes with distilled water or saline eyewash, patting around the areas with a wetted cotton pad to remove any excess ink that may remain as necessary.  Aftercare balm is not necessary

  • Keep eyes dry for 4 days, then use a basic gentle cleanser with fingertips.  Avoid pulling, picking, rubbing

  • No eye makeup for 7 -10 days

  • Do not apply other creams and/or makeup to the procedure area until all wounds have healed completely

  •  No sun or tanning beds, SPF 60 is recommended after healed 

  • Do not tint, perm, or apply lash extensions for 3 weeks

  • Avoid exercise, extended hot showers, swimming,  for 7-10 days

  • Do not use Rentin-A, Glycolic Acids, Peroxide, Neoporin, Aquaphor 

  • Use a new mascara after 7-10 days

  • Do not put face under shower head 

  • Anti-Aging, Vit-C, Lightening Products are not recommenced in tattooed areas, will distort the color retention.

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 Healing

  • May have swelling, tenderness, redness, bruising may occur

  • Flakiness may occur, Do Not Scratch or Pick!

  • May experience tight, itchy, pinching feelings as you heal​

  • Remember that the colors will appear brighter/darker and will soften as the healing process occurs.

  • Results cannot be determined until healing is complete and it takes at least 2 sessions to perfect.

  • Some area's will fade, lighten, disappear, become spotty, this is part of the healing and it is a process.

  • ​Permanent Makeup requires *two sessions and must be done no sooner than 6 weeks, and no later than 10 weeks.

* LIP BLUSH After Care Instructions *

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After-Care - keep clean & Moisturized

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On the first day, gently remove lymph fluids with dabbing motions, with a wet cotton pad every two hours; this will help avoid thick scabbing.  Follow with Aquaphor or product provided.

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First 2 days: do a quick compress to remove lymph fluid, (3 warm in a row, them apply a cool one, using a wet (soaked in water) cotton ball or cotton pad to blot the lips).  This is the time the skin will ooze lymph fluid and crust will form, clean it gently 3 times a day.  Follow with Aquaphor or product provided. 

 

Apply product provided and or Aquaphor, liberally.  Never let your lips dry out. Always apply a non-protroleum product to keep moisturized.

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Keep lips moist! the most important, never let lips dry out.  

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We do retail an aftercare product that is highly recommended to soothe and moisturize full lip color procedures AND has the added protection  of a herpes inhibitor,  local anesthetic and herbal antioxidants  for healing.  A Real Favorite!

 

After healed and scabbing is done, use SPF to prevent hyperpigmentation.

 

DO’s:​

  • *Face Mask* use disposable mask only for 7 days, changing to fresh mask 3 times a day for first 3 days

  • *Use a cool compress as needed and recommend after eating

  •  *Before brushing your teeth, apply a layer of non-petroleum jelly (Aquaphor) to protect the pigmented area

  • *Keep your lips lubricated and protected from UV exposure.

  • *Take prescription antiviral medication for as long as your doctor recommends (suggested: 6 days afterwards and 2-3 days prior).

  • *Drink with a straw

  • *Apply Aquaphor before and after eating to act as a barrier

  • *Eat taking small bites using a fork avoiding touching lips

  • *Rinse mouth with water after eating

LIPS Healing Process

Healing Process-What to expect

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*Your lips will lightly weep fluid for first 24-48 hours after service.  Do not allow this fluid to dry down.  It must be gently blotted away with cold water on damp cotton pads.  Apply lip ointment generously after each time you blot.

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*Your lips will most likely remain noticeably swollen for 2-3 days after your appointment.  This swelling is temporary.  Lips with filler will have even more pronounced temporary swelling.

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Lip Neutralization of naturally darker lips will go through a cycle of temporarily looking much darker for the first 4-8 weeks.  This is a normal part of healing.  Please allow the full 8-10 weeks to heal.  Lip Neutralization may take 3-4 sessions which are 8 -10 weeks apart before satisfactory results are achieved.  You must be patient during this process.  The naturally occurring melanin doesn't disappear or leave, so after 12 -18 months you may begin to see your natural lip color coming through as the tattoo fades.  You may consider an annual touchup appointment at this time.  Your healing process will be the same as the first time, however it will usually only need 1 or 2 touchup appointments.

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Restrictions

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Restrictions - Do Not!

  • *Avoid spicy foods and drinks for 7 - 10 days

  • *No open mouth movements (like yelling)

  • *Undergo any facial treatments or sauna

  • *Use makeup on tattooed area for 7 -10 days, when completely healed

  • *Avoid exercise for 3 days (prevent sweat into tattooed area)

  • *Touch your lips for the first 2 day, clean hands a must

  • *Do Not pick at or scratch your lips

  • *Avoid Wetting, lick or bite your lips until the lips have fully peeled

  • *Avoid Kissing until lips have fully healed, (including kissing cheeks)

  • *Avoid Use whitening toothpaste until lips have fully healed

  • *Do not use Exfoliate or scrub your lips until week 4.

  • *Do not use strong waterproof liquid Matte lipsticks or lip stains until 6 weeks after your final appointment.  Avoid using the for 2 weeks before any annual touchups as well.

Approximate Healing Schedule

1-3 Days: Your fresh permanent makeup will appear 20-40% darker, bolder and more solid then your healed results but to oxidation of the pigment and the nature of the procedure.  The skin is red and pigment has been deposited into the top layers of the skin, gives a darker appearance.  There may be minimal swelling, tenderness, redness and or bruising.

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3-10 Days: The top layers of the skin will begin to shed and you may see a loss of color.  This is normal!  Your pigmented area may may appear somewhat raised, cracked, flaky, shedding in pieces.  It is very important to not pick, scratch or rub.  Area must heal and exfoliate naturally.  Don't critique till the 6th week. 

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4-8 Weeks: Some of the strokes and color may have faded, this is part of the healing process.  All cosmetic tattooing is a minimum 2 session and is no sooner than 6 weeks and no later than 12 weeks, if beyond additional fee's will apply.

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Additional  L I P  Healing Process

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*Your lips will lightly weep fluid for first 24-48 hours after service.  Do not allow this fluid to dry down.  It must be gently blotted away with cold water on damp cotton pads.  Apply lip ointment generously after each time you blot.

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*Your lips will most likely remain noticeably swollen for 2-3 days after your appointment.  This swelling is temporary.  Lips with filler will have even more pronounced temporary swelling.

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Lip Neutralization of naturally darker lips will go through a cycle of temporarily looking much darker for the first 4-8 weeks.  This is a normal part of healing.  Please allow the full 8-10 weeks to heal.  Lip Neutralization may take 3-4 sessions which are 8 -10 weeks apart before satisfactory results are achieved.  You must be patient during this process.  The naturally occurring melanin doesn't disappear or leave, so after 12 -18 months you may begin to see your natural lip color coming through as the tattoo fades.  You may consider an annual touchup appointment at this time.  Your healing process will be the same as the first time, however it will usually only need 1 or 2 touchup appointments.

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PLEASE NOTE

ALL PERMANENT MAKEUP AND MICROBLADING NEEDS 2 SESSION, IN SOME CASES MORE SESSIONS MAY BE NEEDED, ADDITIONAL FEE'S APPLY.

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EVERYONE GOES THROUGH DIFFERENT TIMING OF THE HEALING STAGES, THE AMOUNT OF RETENTION, THE AMOUNT OF FLAKINESS ETC...AND IT'S ALL "NORMAL"...

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