PRE-PROCEDURE INFORMATION

All cosmetic tattooing procedures: permanent makeup / microblading / micropigmentation are a multi-session process. At least one touch-up visit is required before the work can be determined as complete. Touch-up visits should be scheduled at 4-6 weekly intervals, but not earlier than 4 weeks.

Right after procedure and during next 5-8 days the color intensity is significantly brighter and darker than what is expected for the outcome. The color will fade by up 40 % on eyebrow, 20-30% on eyeliner and up to 60% on lips as it heals.

Keep in mind that chosen tone of color for tattooing may look a little different under your skin. Inserted color is constant, but it combines with your own skin pigment - melanin. Your own skin color is also vary depending on circulatory changes, when it is exposed to cold, heat, sun or even taken medicine. To correct the color is not difficult though. That would be a part of Touch-up procedure, if needed.

Since cosmetic tattooing is an invasive procedure sensitive area may swell or redden. Eyebrow swelling is minor, eyeliner and lipliner swelling is moderate, full - lip coloring often causes pronounced swelling.

Arnica Montana may help reduce swelling and bruising. Antihistamines, such as Benadryl, may help some clients reduce swelling, also can help eyes not be so watery during eyeliner procedures (watery eyes can dilute the pigment that is being implanted) but should only be taken before the procedure with your healthcare provider’s approval!

Try to avoid taking any aspirin, aspirin-containing medications, ibuprofen, or other blood-thinning medications for some days before the procedure, it can cause bleeding and bruising, by that to impede pigment implantation. Never discontinue any prescribed medication, without first consulting your physician!

Refrain from the use of alcohol as it effects on blood coagulation also, do not have hot drinks like coffee some hours before the procedure, especially on lips.

You may consider taking Tylenol or another non-aspirin over-the-counter pain reliever approximately 40 minutes before the procedure, provided it is safe for you to use and according to your healthcare provider’s advice.

PRE - TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

EYEBROWS-specific instructions

· Wear your everyday make up to show what eyebrow shape you get used or like to see on you. Also, you can bring your brow pencil to the consult to show the preferable color, but you do not have to. If you are not sure what you want and looking for the recommendation, together we will find out the best solution for you.

· To prevent surface irritation or any type of inflammation, waxing or tinting brows should be done 2 days prior, electrolysis – no less than a week before, or 2 weeks after the procedure.

· Botox appointments should be scheduled two weeks after the eyebrow procedure.

EYELINER - specific instructions

· Please come to the procedure without the mascara

· Any eyelash tinting or curling should be done no less than 2 days before, or two weeks after the procedure. If you do eyelash extension plan your next appointment for those 2 weeks after our procedure. It is hard to do eyelash enhancement, which is tattooing between eyelashes, with glued eyelashes. Also, a lash, with clump of glue can get into your eye and cause a corneal abrasion.

· Stop using eyelash growing serums a month prior to procedure.

· If you have undergone any type of eye surgery, consult with your doctor about timing interval before having an eyeliner procedure. Usually, it is 2 months.

· Do not wear contact lenses during and 24 hours after the eyeliner procedure, bring your glasses.

· Eyes may be light sensitive after the procedure. It is good to have sunglasses with you also.

LIPS- specific instructions

· The procedure on lips takes more time then on eyeliner and eyebrow. As we use our lips every day taking meal, talking, smiling, the healing time is also longer.

· If you have a history of herpes simplex virus (cold sores), especially before a lip procedure, consult your physician about antiviral prophylaxis. Your physician may prescribe acyclovir or another antiviral medication to help prevent an outbreak. Follow your physician’s instructions regarding the timing and duration of treatment.

· If you plan to do lip filler injections, it is better to do it one month after lip tattooing or 6 months prior.

· Recent sinus infection, any dentures, braces, piercing bars on tongue may increase the risk of getting bacterial or fungal infection from the mouth to the lips via the saliva.