PRE-CARE

MICROBLADING

In order for fresh micropigmentation to heal properly and look sharp, one must follow the following Pre-Care instructions. *Pre-Care instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessive bleeding during the procedure will dilute the pigment color and lead to poor healed results. Pigment when mixed with blood will change the color result, appearing

more ashy/cool/purple.

-Do not work out 48 hours before the procedure. The body can burn for up to 36 hours after a work- out and body heat expands the pores making it harder to retain the pigment.

-No alcohol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, or Pepto-Bismol 48 hours before the treatment. They may cause an increase of bleeding during the procedure.

-No caffeine the day of the treatment - It may make your client jittery. Although caffeine is not a blood thinner, it will increase blood pressure which can then cause more bleeding.

-Avoid sun and tanning on the face 2 weeks prior to the procedure. We cannot work on compromised skin.

- Avoid fish oil, prenatal vitamins, nutritional shakes, and “Hair-Skin-Nails” supplements – They can increase bleeding or thin the blood.

-Discontinue Retin-A, Chemical & Laser peels, Microdermabrasion, Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA),

and any chemical exfoliants or “brightening” skincare at least 6 weeks prior to procedure. (Once brows are healed,avoid use of these products near the eyebrows for prevention of premature fading.)

- Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be done at least 3 weeks prior or 2 months after the procedure. Symmetry can be hard to balance with too recent of Botox.

- No waxing, tinting, or threading 1 week prior to the procedure. The more natural hair you have the better. Also, waxing may cause a breakout.

-PLEASE NOTE: One may be more sensitive during their menstrual cycle!
-Clients who smoke cigarettes skin have delayed wound healing and accelerated skin aging. Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide, which displaces the oxygen in your skin, and nicotine which reduces blood flow, leaving skin dry and discolored. Cigarette smoking also depletes many nutrients, including vitamin C, which helps protect and repair skin damage.

LIP BLUSH

-Makeup can be worn but will be removed from the lips and surrounding area

-No alcohol, ibuprofen or caffeine 24 hours prior to your appointment (this can cause excessive bleeding)

-Discontinue fish oil supplements and multivitamins 1 week prior to your appointment

-Make sure lips are exfoliated and moisturized for appointment (brown sugar and coconut oil is a simple option)

-If you have a history of cold sore outbreaks it is advised to get an anti viral from your doctor prior to your appointment - take 2 days prior, the day of and 2 days after. Lip blushing does not cause cold sores but the trauma to the skin can activate an outbreak if its dormant in your system. 

-Lip filler should be doe at least 4 weeks prior to avoid migration or 6 weeks after the procedure to allow for the lips to fully heal

-Avoid facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling & other similar treatments 7 days prior to your appointment