PRE TREATMENT
It is very important that you follow these instructions carefully for optimum results:
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen 24-hours before procedure
No alcohol or caffeine 24-hours prior to the procedure
Do not work out 24 hours before application (body heat expands the pores). It is recommended not to sweat (heavily) for the first 7 days after the procedure. Sweat is salt and will prematurely fade, blur or cause the pigment not to take at all.
Avoid sun/ tanning/burning 4 weeks prior and 4 weeks after procedure as it will affect results.
No brow waxing or tinting one week before application (let your brow hair grow out for as long as you can stand it)
No Botox for at minimum of 4 weeks prior to your application and 4 weeks after.
No Accutane for 1 year prior to application.
No chemical peels 60 days before and 60 days after (if you do, the brows will fade quicker due to Retinols/Retin-A's, other anti-aging creams or serums containing acids that fade your permanent makeup prematurely even after it has healed).
Smoking will cause the pigment to fade prematurely and anesthetics will not last as long.
Please note: You will be more sensitive if you have fibromyalgia or are on your menstrual cycle.
Microblading is NOT recommended for any clients who are or have:
Pregnant or nursing.
Diabetic.
Very oily skin.
Undergoing Chemotherapy (consult your doctor).
Viral infections and/or diseases.
Epilepsy.
A Pacemaker or major heart problems.
Had an Organ transplant.
Skin irritations or Psoriasis near the treated area (rashes, sunburn, acne, etc.).
Prone to Keloids.
Sick (cold, flu, etc.)
AFTER CARE
- NOTE: Everyone’s skin heals differently and most clients develop patchy areas or the appearance of fading after the first treatment. It is important to understand that this is a two part process and the second touch up treatment will complete the procedure and, after healing, you will see the finished result.
Healing time is a standard 7-10 days; brows will appear dark & thick after treatment; after 7 days brows will become 40% lighter and 10-15% thinner.
DAY 1: Apply a very THIN layer of ointment every two hours until you go to bed, clean with damp cotton round and warm water and apply new layer. Do not apply new layer without cleaning your brows with damp cotton pad. If you see any lymph (clear liquid) coming out of your brows, please wipe it away and apply ointment.
DAY 2-7: Apply a very THIN layer of ointment 3-5 times a day to keep them moist.
DAY 7-14: New skin forming causes the area to appear lighter at first during this period of time. In this time, your brows may peel, flake and feel itchy. DO NOT SCRATCH OR PICK - it may cause scarring! You may think they even disappeared altogether - please don’t panic (this is due to the new skin forming over the scabbed area). The color will emerge again. Week 4 is where natural exfoliation has happened and the true color emerges.
1st WEEK AFTER PROCEDURE:
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no water, makeup, lotions/cleansers
no heavy or strenous activity/sweating
no exfoliation/scrubbing
no picking/scratching
no sun/tanning beds
no swimming
no sauna/steam rooms
no hot tubs
no dyes or tinting
no shaving, waxing, tweezing
no hair removal
no sleeping on your face
FOR 4-8 WEEKS AFTER PROCEDURE:
no botox or fillers
no sun/tanning
no facials/peels
no exfoliation/scrubbing
no direct sun/tanning beds
no electrolysis/hair removal
no smoking