Whether this is your first time getting permanent makeup or you’ve experienced it before, here is what you should know and consider before booking your appointment. We want to ensure you’re informed and prepared ahead of time! As always, please contact us if you have any further questions.
1 YEAR BEFORE PROCEDURE
You are not a good candidate if you have taken Accutane, Tazorac, or any other similar medications within one year before scheduled permanent makeup procedure.
3 MONTHS BEFORE PROCEDURE
AVOID lash enhancement growth serums (eyeliner only)
30 DAYS BEFORE PROCEDURE
AVOID Retinols (also avoid 30 days after procedure)
AVOID Anti-aging creams (also avoid 30 days after procedure)
AVOID Botox, fillers (around brow area for brow procedures or in LIPS for lips procedure only), AVOID Dysport treatments on forehead and eye area
AVOID Glycolic treatments
AVOID Laser treatments on face
AVOID Chemical peels on face
AVOID eyelash extensions (eyeliner only) *all must be off of eyelashes prior to procedure
2 WEEKS BEFORE PROCEDURE
AVOID all facials
AVOID extensive sun exposure or sunburn on face
1 WEEK BEFORE PROCEDURE
hydrate lips well daily (lips only)
AVOID ibuprofen, aspirin (Tylenol/acetaminophen is OK to consume)
AVOID fish oils
AVOID turmeric
AVOID vitamin E
AVOID niacin
AVOID marijuana/tobacco smoking
TAKE cold sore/herpes medication (lip blush only) *doctor prescribed or over the counter such as Acyclovir, Zovirax) to help avoid any possible break-outs IF prone to cold sores/herpes *suggestion only – take at your own risk/discretion
1-3 DAYS BEFORE PROCEDURE
AVOID eyebrow tint (if getting PMU on brows)
AVOID alcohol (especially red wine)
AVOID pre-workout supplement drinks
AVOID coffee (1 cup is ok if needed)
AVOID excessive amounts of any caffeine including pre-workout drinks and energy drinks
USE Arnica internally to help prevent bruising (if getting PMU on lips. suggestion only – take at your own risk/discretion)
(lips only) exfoliate gently if possible
DAY OF APPOINTMENT
AVOID intense physical activity day of procedure (light yoga or walking is ok)
You may wear makeup to your appointment. The artist will thoroughly cleanse the procedure area prior to the procedure. Please keep in mind that photos will be taken and may be posted on social media with your consent. Do not wear contact lenses to your appointment if getting lash line enhancement or eyeliner done.
WHAT TO EXPECT POST PROCEDURE SO YOU CAN PLAN AHEAD…
No makeup is to be worn on procedure area for 10-14 days following ALL permanent makeup procedures. For eyebrows, they could be slightly darker and bolder within a few days after. Depending on which technique you get, eyebrows can form scabs around day 4-6 after procedure. This timeframe is the least desirable. Nano machine hair strokes typically don’t scab or scab very little. Powder brows typically tend to scab and are more noticeable when doing so. Eyebrow makeup may be applied around 10-14 days after procedure, as long as all scabs have naturally fallen off.
For Lashline Enhancement/Eyeliner, eyes could be puffy/swollen/red 1-3 days following procedure. These side affects should be gone by day 4 after procedure. No contact lenses for 4 days after procedure. No makeup for 10 days after procedure. For Lip Blush, lips will be sensitive and swollen immediately following procedure. This could last up to 3 days but typically swelling subsides within few hours following procedure. Lips should be back to normal size by day 4 but will continue to be sensitive. Peeling/chapped lips usually begins around day 4. Aquaphor or advised product is ONLY to be used for 2 weeks following procedure. After 2 weeks, tinted lip products may be warn if desired but NO long wearing lip sticks, etc. Aquaphor or any good quality lip treatment MUST be used daily until next session to prevent the lips from drying out.