Clients who have any of these listed contraindications are not a candidate of a permanent makeup procedure:

• Under 18 years of age

• Pregnant or nursing

• Diseases, infections, or transmittable blood conditions

• Susceptible to scarring and keloids

• Problematic skin and acne directly on brow area

• Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems and other related medical illnesses that may cause your inability to heal properly from wounds (doctor’s note required)

• Any other serious medical illnesses must be approved by a doctor with a note

Your deposit will be forfeited and appointment will be rescheduled if you do not follow these pre-care instructions:

3 days prior:

• No working out 24 hrs prior to the procedure

• No blood thinners such as caffeine, tea, energy drinks, aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol, etc. 48-72 hours prior

• Exfoliate the brow (or lip) area 1 week before your appointment to help prep the skin for easier application of ink pigmentation

Avoid 4 weeks prior:

• Tweezing, threading and waxing (we want to use as much of your natural hair growth as possible)

• Retinol and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products (avoid after as well until brows are fully healed)

• Brow dye or tint

• Tanning

• Chemical peels, microdermabrasion, harsh facials and skin treatments

Avoid 2 months prior:

• Botox and fillers near brow area

• Brow dye or tint

• Cosmetic enhancements and surgeries near area (must be fully healed)

Your deposit will be forfeited and appointment will be rescheduled if you do not follow these pre-care instructions:

48 hours prior:

• Avoid taking blood thinners such as caffeine, tea, energy drinks, pre-work out, aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol, fish oil supplements, Vitamin E

• Do exfoliate the lips with a sugar scrub to help prep the skin for easier application of ink pigmentation

• Avoid exercising, tanning, sweating (day of appointment)

• Moisturize lips daily with Aquaphor or Vaseline

4 weeks prior:

• Avoid botox or lip fillers

• Cosmetic enhancements and surgeries near area (must be fully healed)

Any history of cold sores will require an antiviral prescription from your doctor for prevention.

Your deposit will be forfeited and appointment will be rescheduled if you do not follow these pre-care instructions:

• Hydrate and moisturize before your tattoo appointment and the area 1-2 times a day to ensure that your skin is properly hydrated

• Avoid taking blood thinners such as caffeine, tea, energy drinks, pre-work out, aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol, fish oil supplements, Vitamin E

• Avoid damage to the skin before tattoo appointment. Your artist will do the necessary skin preparation such as shaving before beginning your tattoo

• Choose proper attire. Please keep clothing choice in mind to accommodate for the location of your tattooed

• Do not show up under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Advil and Tylenol are both acceptable for pain management during tattoo session. No aspirin prior to the appointment

RIGHT AFTER PROCEDURE:

Expect some redness and swelling right after the procedure. You may also experience a white halo surrounding the area and this is related to the topical anesthetic used.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Avoid getting your eyebrows soaked in water until your brows are fully healed (when it is done flaking). Healing time varies from 10-14 days. You may wash with water and gently pat dry as needed.

2. Apply a grain size of A&D/Vaseline/Aquaphor ointment using a Q-tip on each brow. Apply the ointment twice a day, morning and night. If you have oily skin, apply once at night.

3. Use a “total sun block” after the procedure area has healed to prevent future fading of pigment color.

It is crucial that during the healing period that you maintain facial hygiene and AVOID:

• Touching or picking the eyebrows (apply ointment with Q-tip). Picking can lead to color loss, scarring and infection (especially if hands are not clean).

• Getting the brows soaked with water. Accidental splash of water is okay as long as you pat dry with a napkin. It is best to wash your face by the sink prior to showering or you can avoid the eyebrow area when showering.

• Any makeup on the eyebrow area

• Workouts that involve a lot of sweating; sauna, facial massage and steaming

• Sun tanning or salon tanning; swimming; excessive sun exposure (wear a hat when outside for a longer period)

• Drinking alcohol in excess (may lead to slow healing)

*Failure to follow these instructions may result in pigment loss and/or infection

FIRST DAY (24 HOURS)

• Lips will be swollen and the color is very bright and saturated. Clean lips with sterile water and clean paper towel. There may be some lymph fluids coming out from the lips from a fresh tattoo. You do not want this to stay on your lips as this will form into scabs. Remember the less scabs and peeling, the better the retention.

DAY 2-7

• Avoid exercising and sweating

• Avoid spicy, oil, or salty foods

• Drink out of straws, eat with a fork to avoid over-stretching lips

• No kissing, smoking, rubbing the lip area

• Avoid exposing lips to excessive sunlight

• Do not pick any scabs or dry areas that may form during the healing process

• Do not put any lipstick or any form of makeup on the lips

• Do not get the lip area wet with water while showering or washing your face

• Put on extremely thin layer of Vitamin A&D or Aquaphor on a clean Q-tip every couple hours

• No swimming until the area is completely healed. Salt water / Chlorine can cause the pigment to fade or change in color

• Avoid contact with animals

*Failure to follow these instructions may result in pigment loss and/or infection

• Keep tattoo covered with tattoo wrap for 3-5 days. After you take the wrap off, wash hands and gently clean the area with antibacterial soap (Recommendations: CeraVe, Dial Complete) and warm water and pat dry after

• Apply a thin layer of fragrance-free lotion to keep the tattoo area moisturized

• Do not soak tattoo in water. Avoid baths, jacuzzi, swimming pools

• Scabbing is normal. No picking or pulling the scabs while the tattoo is healing. Let the scabs fall out on its own

• Avoid prolonged sun exposure. As time goes on, it’s natural for a tattoo to go through changes, including fading. If you want to keep tattoo looking fresh, apply sunscreen to the tattoo daily (after healing process)

*Failure to follow these instructions may result in pigment loss and/or infection

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