Before your appointment
No Caffeine (coffee,soda,tea,etc.) yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea. Avoid Aspirin or alcohol for 48 HOURS before your appointment.
Brow Clients: Aspirin or alcohol for 42 HOURS before your appointment.This will cause excessive bleeding and make it hard for me to work which will result to rescheduling your appointment. Healed results are at risk.
Lip Blush Clients: Do not take any blood thinners, Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 72 hours before procedure. Consult your physician if you are prescribed any of these.
This will cause excessive bleeding and make it hard for me to work which will result to rescheduling your appointment. Healed results are at risk.
• Botox and filler on the should be avoided 1 month prior to procedure for those who do not regularly receive injectables.
• Do not take fish oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), “Hair, Skin, Nail”, vitamin E, or Ibuprofen 48 hours before treatment.
• Do not tint your eyebrows one week prior to treatment.
• One Week prior - Wax your upper lip , peach fuzz, chin area or any kind of facial waxing before your appointment.
• Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
• No chemical peels, microdermabrasion, micro needling, or any other intense treatment that will cause skin cells to rejuvenate faster for 4 weeks prior procedure. This will effect the healing of your brows and lips.
• Laser hair removal and botox should only be done 4 weeks before your appointment.
• Client must be OFF Accutane or any prescribed acne medications for 1 year. No exceptions.
• DO NOT discontinue any medication with out consulting your doctor.
• Refrain from using any form of Retinol, Renova, Alpha Hydroxy and Glycolic Acid skincare products close to enhancement area 2-4 weeks prior to your procedure. Since we don't know the % strength in the bottle you use at home.
• If you notice a pimple on your brow/lip area, PLEASE let your artist know as soon as possible that way we can reschedule you to another date.
• Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
Care & maintenance
LIP BLUSH CLIENTS ONLY ADDITIONAL:
5 DAY Lip Blush Regime Before Procedure - 5 days prior to your appointment, exfoliate your lips with scrub to remove any dead or dry skin. This can also be made at home using brown sugar , olive oil and honey in the same proportions.
After exfoliating your lips, moisturize your lips with your favorite lip balm! It's important to keep them moisturized to ensure the best healed results!
HUSTLE BUTTER TATTOO OR LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK SHOULD BE APPLIED THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
AFTER SHOWERING WHEN LIPS ARE SOFT AND SUPPLE, GENTLY SCRUB YOUR LIPS, ESPECIALLY THE MIDDLE OF THE BOTTOM LIP, THEN APPLY A LAYER OF LANEIGE OR HUSTLE BUTTER.
Drink lots of water Hydration is key and moisturizing lips daily.
IF YOU TEND TO BE SENSITIVE OR BRUISE EASILY, TAKING ARNICA FOR ONE MONTH BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT IS HELPFUL WITH ANY POTENTIAL SWELLING OR BRUSiNG.
If you're prone to cold sores, take an anti-viral RX by your Dr. or an over the counter supplement. Take the supplement for 1 week prior to your appointment and the day of the appoinment after you leave.
Do not work out 24 hours before procedure.
AFTER CARE FOR COSMETIC TATTOING:
• 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!
COMPLETELY avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for a minimum of 4 weeks after your procedure.
Direct sunlight can cause the pigment to change color while it is healing and can also cause hyper pigmentation and scarring. Wear a hat and shades or a facemask.
Avoid pool, sauna, steam rooms, hot showers and/or hot baths for 3 weeks.
Avoid sweating for a full 10 days. Any physical effort, gym, hot weather, any other activity that may cause sweating through or on the lips will expel pigment from the dermis producing poor results. Same for the brows until thet heal.
LIP BLUSH CLIENTS AFTERCARE:
Avoid sleeping on your lips first 10 days.
Avoid Kissing for 7 Days! (Non Negotiable)
Keep the the area clean by using anti-bacterial soap (like Dial original) for the 1 day. Hands must be freshly clean . Avoid use of abrasive washcloths or sponges but make sure that you’re washing with the same pressure you would normally use to clean a wound. Not washing correctly will cause fading, as the area will scab and take pigment with it.
Apply a thin layer (grain of rice size amount) of provided aftercare ointment. After washing with a q-tip starting day 1.
Allow area to completely air dry before applying ointment or pat dry- DO NOT RUB.
Apply aftercare ointment with a Q-Tip for 2 weeks. Always with clean hands.
Discontinue Retin-A at least 4 weeks around lip area AFTER procedure as well. So healing results are not at risk.
Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the Lip area 2 weeks also avoid on lip area completely AFTER procedure.
Please plan your vacation accordingly. Remember you cannot be exposed to the sun during the healing process. (7 Days are crucial and for the rest of the 30day period.) By Following the aftercare instructions you will insure the best healed results.