PREP & CARE

<<< 1 MONTH BEFORE >>>

• No Botox, fillers, or chemical peels

• No facials for 2 weeks prior

 

<<< 1 WEEK BEFORE >>>

• No tinting, waxing, electrolysis, retinoid products, tanning, intense sun exposure, or anti-aging products around the brow area

• Must be finished with all antibiotics

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<<< 24 HOURS BEFORE >>>

MOST IMPORTANTLY: TO PREVENT BLEEDING AND POOR COLOR DEPOSIT

• No alcohol, caffeine, blood thinners, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, vitamin E, fish oil supplements

 

<<< DAY OF (after procedure) >>>

• Gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every 5 minutes until the oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymphatic fluids. Allow the skin to dry and apply a thin layer of provided aftercare ointment

 

<<< DAYS 1-7 >>>

• Wash daily to remove bacteria, build up of product and oils, and dead skin. (Don't worry, THIS DOES NOT REMOVE THE PIGMENT!) Gently wash the area each morning and night with water and gentle soap or an unscented cleanser like Dial, Cetaphil, CeraVe or baby shampoo. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the area. Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away. To dry, gently pat with a clean towel or tissue.

• DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or exfoliants

• Apply a tiny, rice grain amount of aftercare ointment 2 times a day with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area. Be sure not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The product should be barely noticeable on the skin. NEVER put the product on a wet or damp tattoo

 

<<< GENERAL AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS >>>

• Use a fresh pillowcase while you sleep

• Avoid washcloths, picking, scratching or itching any of the areas that are peeling, this could pull out pigment or cause scarring. Let scabs & dead skin exfoliate naturally

• Avoid heavy sweating and exercise for 7 days as salt water will remove ink from under the surface

• Avoid any treatments that may touch the brows such as Botox, fillers, facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, lash extensions, etc. for 4 weeks

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for 10 days

• Avoid swimming, hot tubs & steam room for 10 days

• Avoid using makeup on the eyebrows for at least 10 days (blush, lipstick and eye makeup are ok)

• No other ointments other than provided aftercare ointment should be used for 7 days

• Neosporin or Bacitracin type products should be avoided in the treated area because they may negatively affect the color retention

• Apply SPF to brows at all times, once healed

 

• Signs of infection include: Extreme pain to your face/eyebrows, discharge that may be a greenish/brownish color or have an odor, swelling or redness that extends into the eyelids or other places on the face, fever, chills or increase in sweating

• Contact a physician if any of these symptoms occur

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