PROCEDURE PREPARATION

Please take the time to thoroughly read through the information below to verify whether you are a good candidate for a cosmetic tattoo service or not! DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

*NOT EVERYONE IS A CANDIDATE FOR ANY PERMANENT COSMETIC PROCEDURE*

THINGS THAT MAY PREVENT YOU FROM BEING A CANDIDATE :

  • If you are under the age of 18

  • Pregnant or nursing

  • Skin conditions such as: eczema, rosacea, sunburn, active acne, wounds within the brow

  • Diabetes - must be controlled and should discuss with your physician first

  • Epilepsy - must be controlled and should discuss with your physician first

  • Autoimmune diseases - this could complicate the healing process

  • Blood thinning medications - must discuss with your physician

  • Chemotherapy within one year

  • Accutane within one year

  • Prone to hyperpigmentation/keloid scarring

  • Prior cosmetic tattooing - must be approved prior to scheduling

    BROW APPOINTMENT PREPARATION

  • Discontinue all facial products containing retinoids/retinol, retin-a/tretinoin, glycolic/lactic acids(AHA acids) for a MINIMUM of 14 days prior

  • Do not consume alcohol, or take any blood thinners within 48 hrs (OTC NSAIDS and ASA can cause excessive bleeding and may affect results)

  • Discontinue fish oil/turmeric supplements 14 days prior

  • Do not take steroids or antiobiotics for 14 days prior

  • No sunburnt skin or tanned skin will be tattooed (this is wounded skin and is not appropriate for cosmetic tattoo procedure)

  • Botox/filler injections should be done a minimum of 14 days before or after permanent cosmetic service

  • No facial treatments, laser surgeries, chemical peels, exfoliants, laser or electrolysis procedures less than 14 days prior to cosmetic tattoo service

  • Scars/moles in brow area (cannot guarantee pigment will hold over scar tissue, and moles will be avoided)

  • NO EXERCISE OR CAFFEINE THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE! Exercise increases blood pressure/flow, and caffeine can thin the blood, causing excessive bleeding and suboptimal results.

    IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR CONCERNS NOT LISTED ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AHEAD OF TIME TO VERIFY IT WILL NOT BE AN ISSUE!

    BROW AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cleanse AM & PM with an unscented anti microbial soap (dial gold is recommended) use clean hands and use soft motions for 7-10 days

  • Pat dry with a clean cloth. NO excessive pressure or rubbing, DO NOT use any abrasives

  • Apply a very small amount of the provided aftercare to the area (a rice grain size split between both brows) after cleansing

  • Avoid your tattooed brow area when washing your face with your regular facial cleanser

  • DO NOT touch the tattoo unless you are cleansing it until fully healed( a tattoo is wounded skin and can contract infections from bacteria ) picking at the scabs before they are ready to fall off on their own can remove excess pigment and effect you healed results

  • DO NOT use any makeup, creams, SPF, or exfoliants for AT LEAST 7 days

  • DO NOT sweat excessively for 7 days

  • DO NOT expose your tattoo to the sun or UV rays for 14 days ( wear a hat if needed )

  • DO NOT use petroleum based products on your tattoo, only the provided and instructed aftercare products

  • DO NOT get massages, facials, or skin treatments for 14 days

  • DO NOT use exfoliants, retinols, or acids/AHAs until after the FULL 14 DAYS

    *Please make sure to follow all aftercare instructions as directed, but be aware that your skin type and what you expose your skin to may impact your healed results, and this may be outside of our control. Your healed results CANNOT be guaranteed*

    LIP APPOINTMENT PREPARATION

  • As a necessary precaution we recommend ALL of our clients take an anti viral medication such as Zovirax, Famvir, or Valtrex prior to receiving a lip tattoo, this applies even if you have not had cold sore our breaks in the past, and is MANDATORY for clients with past issues with cold sores

  • Begin anti viral treatment 2 days prior to the procedure, you will need to contact your physician or dentist for a prescription for this

  • Do not work out for 24 hours before procedure

  • NO ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE or STIMULANTS 24 hours prior to procedure

  • Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure

  • Do NOT TAKE ASPIRIN, NIACIN, VITAMIN E, ADVIL/IBUPROFEN for 24-28 HOURS prior to procedure

  • Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure

  • AVOID FISH OIL, PRIMROSE OIL, PRENATAL VITAMINS, NUTRITIONAL SHAKES(IE SHAKEOLOGY etc.) for a minimum of 48 hrs prior to procedure

  • Discontinue Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid(AHA) AT LEAST 6 WEEKS prior

  • Must wait a MINIMUM OF 6 WEEKS before/after lip fillers to have procedure done

  • Wait 6 months after a lip implant, and MUST HAVE a written clearance letter from your surgeon

    LIP AFTERCARE

  • Complete your anti viral medication to prevent an outbreak

  • Apply ointment on lips several times a day for AT LEAST 10 days following procedure, DO NOT allow lips to become dry as this will interfere with healed results and pigment retention

  • DO NOT PICK at any flaking, itching is normal during the flaking period

  • NO SOAPS, CLEANSING CREAMS, or CHEMICALS on lips. Wash your face carefully avoiding the lip area for 10 days

  • Avoid moisture to the lips outside of the ointment, IE hot soups and coffees, drink through a straw until initial healing is completed ( 10 days )

  • DO NOT STRETCH THE LIPS! Cut foods if they require taking large bites

  • DO NOT ALLOW CONTACT with greasy, oily, spicy, salty foods, cut into small pieces and place into mouth

  • While eating, DO NOT CONSTANTLY wipe with napkin or continually lick the lips, this can cause issues with the healing process

  • Avoid water on the lips for the first 7 days, apply ointment before showering, and keep lips clear of the direct flow of water

  • Avoid underwater swimming for the first 4 weeks to avoid bacterial infection

  • Before brushing teeth, seal lips with ointment first, you may place cotton balls between gums and lips while you brush to avoid contact with the lips

  • NO WHITENING toothpaste, or whitening strips for 2 weeks

  • Ice may be applied with barrier film such as paper towel or clean cloth

  • NO TANNING BEDS or direct sun exposure for 4 weeks, premature sun exposure can cause sunburn, scarring, and loss of pigment

  • After 10 days lip beauty products may be applied to the lips if the product is NEW

  • Sleeping slightly elevated will help prevent swelling, back sleeping is recommended, satin pillowcase is best to prevent sticking to the surface

  • NO SMOKING while lips are healing for the first 10 days

  • NO KISSING, rubbing, or friction for 10 days

  • Lips may be drier than usual for up to 3-6 months depending on the bodies reaction

    *Please make sure to follow all aftercare instructions as directed, but be aware that your skin type and what you expose your skin to may impact your healed results, and this may be outside of our control. Your healed results CANNOT be guaranteed*

    IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

  • The finished results you desire may not be able to be achieved at your first visit, the touch up visit is recommended in order to build up to the desired results, as we become familiar with how your skin heals and processed the pigments

  • You will be more sensitive to pain from the procedures during a menstrual cycle

  • Keeping hands and fingers off of the skin during the healing process is paramount to avoiding infection

  • Immediately following your procedure you may have tenderness and redness to the skin, this is normal, and will subside within a few hours

  • Your tattoo will appear darker and more defined than it will appear once fully healed. The tattoo will soften and heal lighter

  • During the healing process it may look like the pigment is disappearing - this is normal, and is part of the healing process, the pigment will reappear once the skin is healed