BROWS BEFORE CARE
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Do NOT DRINK ALCOHOL OR CAFFEINE (coffee/tea/soda etc.) within 24 hours before the procedure.
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Do NOT TAKE Advil/Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin, or Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen 48-72 hours prior to your procedure.
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Botox near the brow, forehead and temple area should be avoided 4 weeks prior to your procedure.
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Discontinue Vitamin A/Retinol products at least 4 weeks prior to your procedure and avoid on brow area post procedure.
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Do not tan 3 weeks before or 3 weeks after the procedure.
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Avoid Fish Oil, Vitamin E, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes and “Hair, Skin, and Nail” Supplements one week prior to the procedure.
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Do not have any type of facial peel or microdermabrasion 1 month prior or after procedure.
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Please avoid waxing, tinting, and/or threading at least 1 week before your procedure.
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You may NOT get the area wet or apply any kind of products (except what is provided on the aftercare instructions) for at least 7-10 days after. No makeup on the area for at least 2 weeks.
**Please note that you will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
BROWS AFTER CARE
Expect the tattooed area to be significantly darker and sharper immediately following the procedure. Color with lighten 30% - 50% throughout the 7-10 day healing process. Permanent Makeup typically requires multiple appointments for desired results. The touch up is recommended between 4-8 weeks after the initial session. Some people might require more than one touch up. All results vary.
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**PLEASE DO NOT PICK THE SCABS**
Failure to follow aftercare instructions may result in infection, discoloration, and/or pigment loss.
Aftercare compliance is essential to obtain the best results. Please abide by the following for 10 days or until all of the peeling is done:​
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Brows will go through a series of darkening, scabbing, flaking, and fading during the healing process. Do NOT panic, this is normal.
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Use the after wash provided to cleanse the brow area twice daily. Gently apply the soap with a clean fingertip, then pat with a damp cotton pad to remove.
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Apply a rice sized layer of aftercare ointment using a q-tip, after cleansing the brows or whenever the area feels dry and/or itchy.
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Keep the treated area free of heavy water, active ingredient cleansers, creams, makeup, or any other products.
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Avoid working out, sauna, swimming, tanning, or anything that causes excessive sweating.
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No waxing, tinting or threading the brows.
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Avoid direct sun exposure.
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Avoid Retin A, Renova, Alpha Hydroxy, Glycolic Acids, Aloe, and Vitamin E products.
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If you are planning a chemical peel, MRI, or other medical procedures inform them that you have had an iron oxide cosmetic tattoo.
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You must wait 1 year after any tattoo to give blood. This is state specific – you can check on the American Red Cross to see the rules for your state.
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If any signs of infection occur, abnormal swelling, redness or pain associated with the procedure, call your physician and please give us a call.
Permanent makeup healing is subjective based upon several personal factors, including client skin type and lifestyle. Please allow the full 4 weeks for brows to completely heal. Adjustments can be made during the touchup. Multiple touchups may be necessary at an additional cost.