Pre-Procedure Instructions

When scheduling an appointment for a permanent makeup procedure, you must take into consideration that you may not look your best during your healing period (a few days) due to minor swelling and may not be able to wear full makeup in order to keep the area bacteria-free.

Please consult your physician to see if any medications or herbs that you are taking can increase bleeding and swelling as well as interfere with blood coagulation. Never discontinue a medication without your doctors approval. If you would like to take an over the counter pain reliever or sedative prescribed by your physician to relax that is fine as long as you have assistance with transportation. Antihistamines such as Benedryl taken before the procedure may reduce swelling and help you relax. Avoid taking vitamin E and any blood thinning medications such as aspirin several days prior to the procedures as it may increase bleeding. It is also recommended that caffeine and alcohol be avoided the day before procedures.

With all procedures, please arrive on time with your face free of any makeup or creams. It is advised that if you have a favorite color of makeup that you would like us to custom match for you to bring it with you at your first visit.

Eyeliner
*Do not wear contact lenses during the procedure or 24 hours after
*Do not perm or dye lashes for 2 days prior
*Do not curl lashes the day of the procedure
*If you have had any type of eye surgery, medical clearance needs to be obtained by your physician prior the start of the procedure

Lips
*If you get cold sores, please have your physician prescribe an antiviral prescription. The prescription is usually taken 3 days prior the procedure and then continued for a 7-10 day course
*If you have any type of lip surgery, collagen injections or gum surgery, please a medical clearance needs to be obtained by your physician prior to the start of the procedure

Eyebrows
*Do not tweeze, wax, or dye your eyebrows for 2 days prior to the procedure
*If you have had electrolysis, you must wait 1 week before having the procedure done
*Please inform the technician if you plan on having a face lift/brow lift in the future
*Please inform the technician if you plan on changing your hair color
*If you normally use a stencil to draw in eyebrows please bring it with you

Post Procedure Instructions

*Apply cold pack for 10 minutes for every few hours the first day. Use of a cold/ice pack on a constant basis can impair circulation to the point of frost bite.
*Keep moist with the healing A&D ointment for the first 24 hours then use makeup as usual.
An over the counter product call AQUAPHOR Ointment is also excellent for the lips to prevent scabbing.
*Notify micropigmentation technician at the first sign of any allergic reaction, infection or excessive swelling
*Avoid strenuous exercise for 2 days
*Do not scrub, wipe or scratch treated area
*Keep the area clean. Blot or rinse off oozing.
*Do not pick or peel any skin off the area, this may lead to pigment loss.
*Do not expose area to full pressure of the shower.
*Do not expose the area to sun or a tanning beds while healing. The use of sunblock after healing is complete will prevent premature pigment fading.
*Do not swim in fresh,salt or chlorinated water for 2 days.
*Ibuprofen or any over the counter pain reliever may be used to reduce swelling and discomfort.
*Avoid the use of anti-aging containing acids,lighteners and exfoliates to avoid pigment loss in treated areas.
*Do not use lasers for laser hair removal, etc. close to the pigmented area to avoid an accidental hit and cause pigment migration.

Specifics For Eyeliner

*Do not wear contact lenses for 24 hours after the procedure
*Do not dye, perm or use eyelash curler for 2 weeks
*Do not use mascara until outer healing is complete (2-3) days. If you must use mascara before this make sure it is a new tube that is bacteria free and remove it with Vaseline or baby oil. If you must use mascara apply it a little farther out on the lashes not too close to the liner area.
*Eyes will appear swollen for a couple of days and you may look as if you have been crying. If your eyes feel irritated you may use new lubricating refresher drops.

Specifics For Eyebrows

*Do not dye, wax, tweeze or use electrolysis for 2 weeks . You may tweeze outside the treated area as soon as you would like.

Specifics For Lips

*Lips may ooze for a few days. Blot and re-apply ointment. After sleeping, crust may have formed on the lips. Rinse with water or put more ointment on to loosed the crust. Blot and re-apply the ointment. Use a clean,wet washcloth versus papertowels that have lint in a circular motion to remove dead skin and ointment.Do not keep re-using the dirty washcloth.
*Lips will be tender at first. Drink through a straw and avoid drinking liquids that are highly acidic.
*Lips will be peeling for about a week. Do not pull skin off. This can cause pigment loss. The edges where the liner is will be the last area to exfoliate off. Do not pull this skin off or you may get an indented scar (like acne that is picked).
*Lip pigmentation is more like a process than a procedure. Different people heal at different rates and retain pigment better/worse than others. At first the lip pigment is very strong then after the first day or so it “blanches” to a lighter color when the white blood cells are rising to the healing surface to do their job. After this the desired pigment will start to show and continue to soften and settle under the second layer of the skin (dermis). Since the pigment is not on the top layer of the skin (dermis) it will not look as vibrant as lipstick therefore a layer of gloss/Vaseline applied over the lips will make them appear more cosmetic-like. Alone, the pigment should appear natural looking depending upon your desired result.