EYEBROWS PRE-PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

  • It is recommended to eat something before your appointment to make sure your blood sugar levels stay stable during the procedure

  • Avoid alcohol for 24 hrs before your appointment. Alcohol can thin the blood, which can cause the skin to be hypersensitive and bleed easily.

  • Avoid blood thinning medications for 72 hrs before your appointment. This includes ibuprofen, aspirin and fish oil tablets. Please consult your doctor if this is an issue.

  • Make sure your face is not sunburnt

  • Do not get brows waxed or tinted for 2 weeks prior to your appointment

  • If considering Botox, it is best to have your brow tattooing done first. If having Botox before your treatment, please do this at least 2 weeks before your appointment

  • If you have been taking acne medications such as Accutane or Retin-A within the last year you have an altered skin condition that will not heal well after the procedure. It’s very important that you wait a year before tattooing the skin. Retinol and Vitamin A are very similar and should be discontinued to use a month prior to the procedure.

AFTERCARE

After the procedure, gently dab the area with a wet wipe to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every hour or as often as you can for the remainder of the day. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymphatic fluids. Do not apply aftercare cream until the following morning, as the wound needs to close naturally first.

For the first 7 days gently wash your eyebrows twice a day to remove bacteria, build-up of product, oils and dead skin. Do this each morning and night with water and a gentle soap like Dial Soap, Cetaphil, Neutrogena or QV. Use your fingertips to very lightly and gently 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 tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA) or exfoliants. 

Once your eyebrows are completely dry, apply a small amount of aftercare cream with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area. Be careful not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The cream should be barely noticeable on the skin. NEVER put aftercare cream on a wet or damp tattoo.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

  • Keep your tattoo as dry as possible for the first 7 days

  • Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for the first 7 days

  • Avoid long, hot showers for the first 7 days

  • Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 7 days

  • Do not put skincare, makeup or sunscreen on your brows for the first 7 days.

  • Try and stay out of the sun or wear a hat for sun protection instead

  • Avoid face-down swimming and hot tubs for the first 14 days

  • Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks

  • No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks

  • Do not rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin exfoliate away naturally. Picking can cause scarring or loss of colour

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