Pre and Post Care Instructions
Please read requirements and contraindications for any of these services to see if it is safe for you. Safety First.
For your new brows or lip blush or camouflage to heal properly (and look their best) please follow these Pre & Post Care Instructions
Pre-Care instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessive bleeding during the procedure can dilute the pigment color and lead to poor results.
PRE-CARE
MICROBLADING OR LIPS TINTING(BLUSH)OR CAMOUFLAGE
Do not work out 24 hours before the procedure.
Please eat something 20- 30 minutes prior to your appointment to keep your blood sugar steady and help you to be more comfortable and less sensitive.
Avoid any caffeine 2-3 hours prior to your appointment. Caffeine is stimulant and will heighten your sensitivity.
NO alcohol within 24 hours of the procedure.
If you are required to take antibiotics before dental procedures, please follow the same instructions from your doctor before the procedure.
All blood thinners including Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, Niacin, Motrin, Excedrin, Warfarin, Coumadin, Oil Supplements such as Primrose, Fish Oil, Vitamin E prohibit the procedure from being completed.
The Following procedures must be avoided 4 weeks before the Microblade (lips tinting or camouflage) procedure: No Botox or filler or on the forehead, lips, or the area desired to be camouflage: Chemical Peels of any kind. Include: Glycolic, Pumpkin, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Lactic Acid, Microdermabrasion and HydraFacial.
No brow waxing, tinting, or threading one week prior to your procedure
Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
POST-CARE
For the microblading post care healing methods could BE:
dry healing OR WET healing (depending on your skin type)
we will provide you with instructions SUITABLE FOR you.
MICROBLADING OR LIPS TINTING (BLUSH) OR CAMOUFLAGE
Keep the brow or lips or camouflaged area clean by using a natural fragrance-free gel cleanser (such as Cetaphil) and water. Keep hands away from the treated area. Hands must be freshly clean. Avoid use of abrasive washcloths or sponges.
Allow eyebrows to completely air dry, hands should be washed 30 seconds, before applying ointment for the number of days, ad use Q-Tip.
Do Not expose thre treated area: It is important for the area of the procedure not to come in contact with sweat, animals, direct shower spray or hot water.
During healing process: Wear hat or visor when in the sun. It is important to keep the sun away from the treated area.
Makeup and lotions: During the healing process, keep all makeup, lotions, and exfoliating products away from treated area.
Sleeping: Avoid having your eyebrows touch the pillow. This will ensure the area treated will not be disturbed or come in contact with anything.
DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss!
Do not let the treated area get wet: COMPLETELY avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds, steam saunas, swimming pools, hot tubs, showers and/or hot baths for 3 weeks. Direct sunlight can cause the pigment to change color (pigment oxidation) while it is healing and can also cause hyperpigmentation or discoloration and scarring.
Avoid sweating for a full 10 days. Keep your brows dry and use a cotton round to pad any sweat immediately if any (hot flash women with menopause). Any physical effort, gym, hot weather, any other activity that may cause sweating through or on the brows will expel pigment from the dermis producing poor results.
Avoid sleeping on your face/brows for the first 10 days.
Keep your bangs and hair pulled back from your face for the first 10 days.
NO makeup or skincare products to be used on the treated area for two weeks.
NO facials, chemical treatments, and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.
NO Botox for 4 weeks. We recommend that it’s best to wait until after your touch up heals to get Botox, as an educated injector will take your new brows into consideration when choosing where to inject.
After a month, once the area has healed completely, consider using sunblock a 30 SPF when going out in the sun to stop the color from premature fading.
For the microblading post care healing methods could BE:
dry healing OR WET healing (depending on your skin type)
we will provide you with instructions SUITABLE FOR you.
MICROBLADING OR LIPS TINTING (BLUSH) OR CAMOUFLAGE
Moist Healing:
it is recommend when using the moist healing method to sparely apply an antibiotic ointment, vaseline FOR AT LEAST THE FIRS FOUR DAYS OR THOUGHOUT THE HEALING PROCESS.
The application is required one to three times a day. Also, the cleaning process for removing the accumulating lymphatic fluids differs, from using a cotton swab every few hours the first day to ones a day for the first three days.
Eyebrows: For the first 24 hours keep the area dry! No water or healing balm. Day 2-7 Keep moist 3 times a day for the first 7 days with your chosen aftercare ointment or healing balm. Between applying ointment keep dry for approximately 7 days. Day 8-28 continue to practice good hygiene. No need ointment or healing balm. Ones the darkness stats to flake off (in about 7 -10 days) you can very gentle brush off the flakiness. DO NOT FORCE THE FLAKINESS OFF to avoid scars. The post care popular for Dry skin
LIPS: Keep moist around EVERY 3 hours for the FIRST 3 days with your chosen aftercare ointment. Between applying ointment keep dry for approximately 3 days.
Once the darkness stars to flake off (in around 3-5 days) you can gently wash off the flakiness. DO NOT FORCE THE FLAKINESS OFF to avoid discoloration, patches, and scars.
DRY HEALING:
It’s recommended when using the dry healing method to keep the area dry durig the healing process.
Ointment should usually NOT be used during the heling process but sometimes could be helpful to apply very small amount sparely ones for the first or for a couple days. Dry healing is especially popular for those who have oily skin.
Please note: Eyebrows (lips) will appear darker and bolder due to natural healing for the first two weeks. This is very common for all permanent cosmetic procedures.
ABSOLUTLY Contraindicated and NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ANY CLIENTS WHO ARE OR HAVE:
Currently Pregnant or Nursing
Diabetic NOTE: Please check with your doctor before having a microblade or (lips) procedure
Viral infections and/or diseases
Epilepsy
A Pacemaker or major heart problems
Has cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
Tendency towards keloids
Seborrheic dermatitis
Skin irritations or Psoriasis near the treated area (rashes, sunburn, acne, etc.)
Sick (cold, flu, etc.)
History of MRSA
Had Botox in the past 1.5 - 2 months
Have upcoming vacations or special occasions planned.
Used Accutane in the past year
Allergic to anesthetic (Lidocaine)
Extremely Oily or Problematic Skin
Any Laser Treatments included are Fraxel, Co2, IPL
Have High Blood Pressure and Prednisone (off for at least 2 month)
NO Chemical Peels of any kind.
Steroid Medication
Blepharoplasty or brow face lift (6 month)
What to expect during healing process and protocol to follow?
The area of the procedure will begin dry and chapped. DO NOT TOUCH the area with anything other than the recommended ointment or cotton swabs. DO NOT PICK at any flaking skin. You may notice some flaking as THE DEAD SKIN CELLS BEGIN TO SLOUGH OFF. This is normal and is to be expected. Many clients lose 40-70% of the initial implanted color. Eyebrow and lips color goes through phases and may initially appear lighter, and within three to four weeks more color appears.
Long term care:
After the procedure has healed, begin an AM/PM regiment. For at least a month, use a hydrating moisturizer that is free of any anti-aging or anti-acne ingredients. Apply 30 SPF sunscreen to the eyebrows to prevent premature fading.
Touch ups:
It’s important to follow up with a touch up appointment at 4-6 weeks after procedure. The touch ups are necessary to perfect the eyebrows by making any adjustments, such as darken hair strokes that may have healed too light or adding or enhancing additional ones where they are needed!
EYEBROWS: Keep moist 3 times a day for the first 7 days with your chosen aftercare ointment. Between applying ointment keep dry for approximately 7 days.