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PRE/AFTER CARE
Eyebrow Care
EYEBROW CARE
Please read through this before arriving at your appointment. Not adhering can impact your end results.
PRE-CARE
No excessive alcohol consumption 24 hours before your procedure.
Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before procedure.
No brow waxing, tinting, microdermabrasion or chemical peels one week before.
Discontinue Retin-A one week prior to your procedure.
No Botox around the brow area 2 weeks prior.
Do not drink coffee or any caffeine on the day of your appointment.
Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
AFTER-CARE
Please follow the instructions below to ensure proper healing from the procedure:
You may splash the brow area with water 5 hours after the procedure. Do not rub the brows with soap or cleanser. Pat dry with clean towel or tissue.
No make-up application on the brows until the scabbing peels off completely.
No sun tanning, swimming or excessing sweating.
No soap, moisturizer, makeup, creams or sunscreen on the brow area.
Do not rub or pick at the dry flaky skin/scab.
Make sure you wash your face without rubbing your eyebrows to prevent infection. A minor splash of water is allowed, but prolonged exposure to water is not allowed. Do not rub brows to dry them, please gently pat dry.
What you will notice in the next 7-10 days:
Swelling and redness is normal for the first few days. To relieve the swelling, you can ice the area with soft gel ice packs.
Slight stinging sensation in the first few days is also normal.
The microstrokes will start to form scabs and they might look dark and thick. As the skin heals, the scabs will fall off in random pieces throughout the brow and might look patchy throughout the week.
Flaking and crusting of the skin may occur.
The colour will fade approximately 30% - 50% when the scabs fall off. This is completely normal. Do not feel discouraged if the fading is more than you expected. The colour will become darker 1-2 weeks after ALL the scabs fall off.
A follow-up touch-up is usually necessary and can be completed any time after 6-8 weeks from the initial appointment.
PRE/AFTER CARE
Eyeliner Tattoo
EYELINE CARE
Please read through this before arriving at your appointment. Not adhering can impact your end results.
PRE-CARE
No excessive alcohol consumption 24 hours before your procedure.
Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before the procedure.
No eyelash extension, eyelash perm & tinting
Discontinue Retin-A one week prior to your procedure.
No Botox around the eye area 2 weeks prior.
Do not drink coffee or any caffeine on the day of your appointment.
Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
AFTER-CARE
Healing
Healing takes about 7 – 10 days
The colour becomes much softer and fades 30 - 50% lighter
Swelling and redness is normal for the first few days.
Slight stinging sensation in the first few days is also normal.
The colour will fade approximately 30-50% when the scab peels off. This is completely normal. Do not feel discouraged if the fading is more than you expected.
To achieve the perfect eyeliner, we need to see how your skin accepts the initial application and a touch-up appointment is where we will perfect the shape and colour.
No eye make-up is allowed until the scabbing is completely peeled off.
Avoid cleansing products around the eyes
Water contact is allowed 5 hours after the procedure.
Scabbing
The eyeliner will start to form scabs and they might look dark and thick. As the skin heals, the scabs will fall off in random pieces throughout the eyeline and might look patchy
Flaking and crusting on eyes may occur
Avoid pulling off the scabs that are dried out on the lashes
When you try to pull off the scabs that are hanging on your lashes, ensure the scabs are soft enough to slide off from the lashes.
Swelling
Swelling occurs up to 3 days especially in the morning.
Exercising the eyes can help reduce swelling and puffiness
To relieve the swelling, you can ice the area with soft gel ice packs
A follow-up touch-up is usually necessary and can be completed any time after 4 weeks from the initial appointment.
PRE/AFTER CARE
Lip Tattoo
LIP CARE
Please read through this before arriving at your appointment. Not adhering can impact your end results.
PRE-CARE
No excessive alcohol consumption 24 hours before your procedure.
Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before procedure.
Do not drink coffee or any caffeine on the day of your appointment.
No Botox or filler injection on or around the lips 2 weeks prior.
Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
If you have a history of getting cold sores in the past, it is highly recommended you consult with your physician prior to the appointment. Cold sores can be prevented most of the time by taking Valtrex (prescription medication) prior to the procedure.
AFTER-CARE
Please follow the instructions below to ensure proper healing from the procedure:
It is very important to remove the lymph fluid from the surface of the skin in order to avoid heavy scabbing. Before bed, if the lips still have some dry lymph, rinse with lukewarm water, gently removing the dry lymph, pat dry and apply LIP LOCK Healing Balm.
Only water wash the lips for one week. Pat dry gently and apply thin layer of LIP LOCK Healing Balm
Do not rub or pick at the dry flaky skin/scab.
Avoid: water (aside from cleaning), makeup, tanning, swimming, excessing sweating, sauna, spicy food, kissing.
Drink through a straw for one week.
Do not let your lips dry out. Continue to apply ointment throughout the day to moisturize your lips.
What you will notice in the next 7-10 days:
Swelling and bruising is normal for the first few days. To relieve the swelling, you can ice the area with soft gel ice packs.
Slight stinging sensation or soreness in the first few days is also normal.
You will experience dry, flaky lips for the first 3-5 days. Once the pigment flakes off, it will appear as though no pigment retained. The colour will gradually bloom to a soft shade 6-8 weeks after ALL the flakes peel off.
A follow-up touch-up is usually necessary and can be completed any time after 8 weeks from the initial appointment.