LASH LINE ENHANCEMENT PRECARE INSTRUCTIONS

***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT. NOT ADHERING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN IMPACT YOUR HEALED RESULTS.

1 YEAR BEFORE PROCEDURE: 

  • You are NOT a good candidate if 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 eye area.

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

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

  • Avoid any lash enhancement serums eg. Latisse because it brings extra circulation to the lash line area which can cause the skin to be hypersensitive and bleed easily.

2 WEEKS BEFORE PROCEDURE: 

  • 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. 

  • Avoid sun tanning

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

  • No eyelash perm and/or tinting

  • Professionally remove any lash extensions

DAY OF PROCEDURE: 

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

  • Do not wear any eye makeup on the day of your appointment

  • Bring in any of your inspo pics

  • If you wear contact lenses, please wear glasses on the day of your appointment

*** Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle so avoid any permanent makeup during this time.

LASH LINE ENHANCEMENT POSTCARE INSTRUCTIONS

***Postcare may be subject to change and can be personalized for each individual.

I will give you a postcare bag of everything you need to use during the healing phase.

Day 1-7:

  • Pat your lash line dry with a clean cotton round or gauze provided every hour (or when you see lymph fluid oozing) after the treatment until bedtime to soak up any lymph fluid that can come to the surface. This lymph fluid is clear, sometimes yellowish, and can dry and create scabs. This can affect how well the pigment is retained in the skin.

  • Make sure to use the visors in the shower to prevent the eyes from getting wet. Avoid any water on the lash line until any dry skin peels off completely. Makeup wipes are encouraged to use at this time instead of washing the whole face.

Important Reminders: 

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

  • If you should experience swelling, an ice pack may be applied using a thin protective barrier such as a paper towel. Icing is most effective in the first 24 hours following the procedure.

  • Do not apply makeup, mascara, makeup remover, face cleansers, creams, or washcloths on or near the tattooed area for 7 days or until the scabs fall off. Purchase new makeup or mascara to avoid contamination or bacterial infection.

  • Do not wear contact lenses for 72 hours following the procedure. If possible, use glasses.

  • Sunglasses and hats are recommended to protect the eyes when outside

  • Avoid intense sweating exercise, salt water, chlorine, swimming, hot tubs, sauna, and steam room for 7 days or until the scabs fall off

  • Avoid long, hot steamy showers keeping your face out of the water while showering for 7 days or until the scabs fall off (you can use the face shields provided)

  • No facials, botox, harsh cleansers, physical or chemical exfoliants, direct sun exposure, or tanning for 4 weeks following the procedure

  • Avoid sleeping on your face for 7 days or until the scabs fall off (I know this is extremely hard to do) and always use a clean pillowcase. Try to sleep 7+ hours/night with the head more elevated to prevent increased swelling

  • Exercising the eyes can help reduce swelling and puffiness. Try blinking actively for 2 minutes in the morning

What To Expect During The Healing Phase: 

Day 1-2: The lash line enhancement will become 2-3 times darker in color, appear thicker in size, and can also look uneven in shape due to swelling. • Swelling, redness, and slight stinging is normal for the first few days.

Day 3-7: The lash line enhancement 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: The lash line enhancement will appear patchier and lightest in color. Color results will appear between weeks 3-6. Be patient! You can resume your normal activities after day 7 but treat with TLC.

Day 7-week 6: Color will start reappearing and darkening in color. Skin will appear fully healed in weeks 2-3 but it is NOT fully healed underneath. Skin type and client age determine how long the lash line enhancement will take to fully heal. The younger the skin, the quickest it can heal is in 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 spotty areas of pigment in places and the color can fade approximately 30-50% lighter when the scabs fall off. This is completely normal. Do not feel discouraged if the fading is more than you expected. To achieve the best results, we need to see how your skin accepts the initial application. Because of this, it is highly recommended to have a touch-up 6-8 weeks following the initial procedure to perfect the shade and shape.

Long-Term Care: 

  • Wear a hat or stay in the shade while exposed to the sun

  • 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 near the area will cause the permanent makeup to fade prematurely.

  • Any eyeshadow or eyeliner makeup used will make the color appear different. If desired, keep the eye line area free of makeup to reveal the true permanent makeup pigment color.

Additional Important Information: 

Please be aware that the result of the procedure depends 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.