BROW PRECARE INSTRUCTIONS

1 YEAR BEFORE PROCEDURE: 

  • You are NOT a good candidate if you have taken Accutane, Tazorac, or any similar medication within one year before the scheduled permanent makeup procedure

30 DAYS BEFORE PROCEDURE:

  • Avoid Botox and fillers around the brow area.

  • Avoid Glycolic acid, chemical peels, and laser treatments on the face

  • Avoid Retinols and anti-aging creams eg. Retin A

2 WEEKS BEFORE PROCEDURE: 

  • Avoid all facials, threading, or waxings around the brow area

  • Avoid extensive sun exposure and sunburn on the face

1 WEEK BEFORE PROCEDURE: 

  • Avoid Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Naproxen (Tylenol/Acetaminophen is ok to consume)

  • Avoid fish oils, DHA supplements, cayenne supplements, turmeric, vitamin e, niacin (or anything that can cause blood thinning)

  • Avoid marijuana and smoking

***If any of the above are taken for medical purposes, please consult with your physician. 

1-3 DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:

  • Avoid alcohol (especially red wine)

  • Avoid coffee or tea (1/2 cup is ok, drink decaffeinated) or excessive amounts of caffeine

DAY OF PROCEDURE: 

  • Avoid intense physical activity (light yoga and walking are ok)

  • You can wear your makeup to your appointment so I can see the shape and shade

  • Bring in any of your favorite eyebrow makeup or inspo pics

 

BROW POSTCARE INSTRUCTIONS

***Postcare may be subject to change and will be personalized for each individual case based on the type of brow style performed, skin type and texture, medical conditions, and lifestyle. I will extensively go over with you to explain and show you how to take care of your new permanent makeup whether you cleanse the area daily or more of a dry healing process.

Important Reminders: 

  • DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally fall off.

  • Avoid intense sweating exercise for 10 days or until no longer peeling.

  • Avoid saltwater, chlorine, swimming, hot tubs, sauna, or steam room, SPF, for at least 10 days.

  • No harsh cleansers, physical or chemical exfoliants, direct sun exposure, and tanning for 4 weeks following the procedure. Wear a hat or stay in the shade when outdoors.

  • Avoid long, hot steamy showers keeping your face out of the water while showering for 10 days (you can use the face shields provided).

  • Avoid makeup on the treated area after the procedure until no longer peeling (anywhere else on the face is ok).

  • Avoid excessive sweating, If you sweat, immediately gently cleanse the brow area to remove the sweat.

  • Avoid facials, botox, chemical treatments, or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks following the procedure.

  • Avoid sleeping on your face for 10 days (I know this is extremely hard to do) and always use a clean pillowcase.

What to Expect During Healing Phase: 

Day 1-2: Eyebrows will become 2-3 times darker in color, appear thicker in size, looking almost 3D, and can also look uneven in shape. 

Day 3-7: Eyebrows will still be dark and will begin the scabbing phase. As scabs begin to fall off, the area under the scab will appear light or almost as if there is no color there. This is normal and to be expected. DO NOT pick the scabs. 

Day 7-10: Eyebrows will appear patchier in color. If any loose scabs are stuck on the eyebrow hair, gently use a cotton swab or mascara spoolie provided to remove the scab. Eyebrows will appear their lightest in color. Eyebrows may appear patchier in color. Some areas/hair strokes might appear darker or lighter than others. This is to be expected. True shape and color results will appear between weeks 3-6. Be patient!

Day 10: YOU CAN NOW WASH YOUR BROWS! If any scabs remain, it is ok to gently wash them off and proceed with your normal skincare and makeup routine. 

Day11-week 6: Color will start reappearing and darkening in color. Skin will appear fully healed weeks 2-3 but it is NOT fully healed underneath. Skin type and client age determine how long brows will take to fully heal. The younger the skin, the quickest it can heal is 4 weeks. The more mature skin, it can take as long as 6-8 weeks to be completely healed. Once healed, it is normal if there are bald spots or loss of original hair stroke in places. Because of this, it is highly recommended to have a touch-up 6-8 weeks following the initial procedure to perfect the brows.

Long Term Care: 

  • Use good sunscreen on your brows (sunscreen with zinc or titanium dioxide as the first ingredients).

  • Please inform your technician and/or care provider of your permanent cosmetics with any future MRI scans, chemical peels, or laser procedures.

  • Use of Retin A/Retinol/Tretinoin, chemical, acid peels, or any rapid skin exfoliation products used on the forehead area will cause the permanent makeup of the brow area to fade prematurely.

  • Any face makeup directly on the eyebrows will make the color appear different. If desired, keep the eyebrow area free of makeup to reveal the brow pigment color.

Additional Important Information: 

Please be aware that the result of the procedure is depending on the following: medications and health conditions, skin conditions such as oily, unhealthy, dry/flaky, loose and/or lax skin, poor diet and not following the aftercare instructions. All of these things can affect your healed results. Antacids, thyroid, and anxiety medications have been reported as interfering with permanent makeup either by affecting retention or shifting the pigment to an undesirable tone. With that information, an educated client may have better expectations and know that they may need more frequent adjustments than others. The better you take care of your skin and protect it from UV rays, the better the outcome and lifespan of permanent cosmetic procedures. 

**Contact a physician if any signs or symptoms develop such as the following: fever, redness at the site, excessive swelling, excessive tenderness at the site, elevated body temperature, red streaks going for the procedure site towards the heart, and/or green/yellow discharge that is foul in odor.