Microblading

BEFORE

• Please discontinue the use of following topical products for a minimum of SEVEN days prior to your appointment: AHA’s, aka Alpha Hydroxy Acids + Retinoids of any kind. This includes Retin-A, Tazorac, Tretinoin, Retinol and so on. These products can cause the pigments to fade prematurely and alter the color as well as may cause the skin to be more prone to bleeding resulting in poorly healed results.

• If you are on blood thinners of any kind; Coumadin, Aspirin, etc.  A note from you doctor releasing you for both the procedure(s) and allowing you to go off your medication a minimum of THREE days prior to your first appointment is required. If you are a person with Diabetes, a note from your doctor is required releasing you for the procedure(s).

• No Aspirin, Vitamin E, Ibuprofen/ Advil, Fish Oil or Alcohol intake within THREE days of your first appointment. These may cause your skin to bleed more thus pushing the pigment out and may result in poor healed results.

• If you are under treatment for any form of cancer, you must wait until your treatment is complete. You are able to receive permanent makeup THREE months after you have been cleared by your physician. Please bring a medical clearance note to your first appointment. It is recommended to get any permanent makeup procedure(s) before you start any cancer treatment(s).

• No caffeine within THREE hours of your appointment. Caffeine can cause more bleeding and healed results may be poor.

• Please note that women who are in or near their menstrual cycle tend to bleed more than those who are not. You may also be more sensitive to pain.

• If you have a sunburn or have been in a tanning bed within SEVEN days the procedure cannot be performed.

• No waxing or tinting the treated area for at least FIVE days before your procedure.

• For those that have recently undergone facial surgery, you must bring a letter of medical clearance from your surgeon to your appointment. You must be healed for SIX months before receiving permeant makeup.

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AFTER

• Careful aftercare is essential to how your brows heal producing a beautiful lasting result.

• It is important to keep the treated area clean and moist with the provided aftercare only. Apply aftercare every 3-4 hours for 10 days.

• Expect slight swelling, redness and itching for the first few days. Pigment will appear darker for the first 5-7 days, and then start to lighten. It is a process, this is normal. Patience is key. After your skin has completely healed, about 4-8 weeks, any areas of concern can be addressed during the touchup appointment.

• After you are completely healed you may resume your natural skincare and makeup routine.

• Use sunblock after the area has healed to protect from fading when enjoying direct sun exposure.

• Mild redness and tenderness (will usually subside within a few hours to a day or two)

• Minor to moderate swelling. Sometimes none at all.

• Light scabbing, skin peeling, even light bruising, dry tightness feeling is all normal.

• Feeling itchy in the treated area. As the skin heals it may feel itchy. Do not scratch, tap the skin gently with clean fingertips to satisfy that itch.

• Color changes or light/ color loss/ gaps. As the area heals the color will lighten and even seem to disappear. Once your skin has completely healed, the pigment will reveal itself again as it migrates back toward the skin’s surface. Any areas that appear too light or missing pigment can be enhanced during the touchup appointment, hence why it is so necessary.

• Too dark or uneven appearance. After about SEVEN days the darkness will fade and once the swelling goes down the unevenness will disappear.

• Color or pigment on the Q-tip when applying ointment during the home care. You might notice some pigment on your pillowcase the next morning or o the Q-tip after applying ointment for the first few days or so.

• The procedure area must be completely healed before we can address any concerns.