PERMANENT MAKEUP ISN’T FOR YOU IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO YOU:

• Are under the age of 18

• Currently pregnant or breastfeeding

• Prone to keloids, rosacea, or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

• Have cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation

• Steroid medication and Prednisone (must be off for at least 2 months)

• Have open wound present

• Have transmittable blood disease(s)

• Have aged skin that is extremely thin or severely wrinkled

• Have a bacterial or viral infection

• Have any skin conditions, such as rashes, shingles, or eczema, in or around treatment area

PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE HAVING A PERMANENT MAKEUP PROCEDURE, IF YOU:

• Have diabetes and are under doctor’s care

• Have been in remission from cancer for 1 year

• Have high blood pressure

• Using blood thinning prescriptions

• Have seborrheic dermatitis

  
  

FOR LIP BLUSHING AND NEUTRALIZATION ONLY:

• If history of cold sores, blisters, herpes, OR if you’re unsure you have it, you MUST have your doctor prescribe you with Valtrex, Zovirax, or Famvir to take 2 days before and 2 days after procedure.

• Avoid lip fillers or injections 4 weeks prior to appointment.

• Avoid blood thinning medication 5 days before and 1 day after appointment.

• Exfoliate and moisturize your lips every day for 1 week prior to your appointment.

WHAT TO AVOID 6 WEEKS BEFORE THE PERMANENT MAKEUP PROCEDURE*:

• No facials, dermal fillers, Botox, or chemical peels of ANY kind. These include Glycolic, Pumpkin, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Salicylic Acid, Microdermabrasion, Laser Facials, both ablative and non-ablative. Also included are Fraxel, Co2, and IPL laser treatments

  *Avoid Accutane at least 6 months prior to appointment.

WHAT TO AVOID 2-4 WEEKS BEFORE THE PERMANENT MAKEUP PROCEDURE*:

• Direct sunlight and tanning beds

• **Stop any facial use of retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and alpha hydroxyls, as well as any chemical anti-aging exfoliants, eyebrow growth serums, or any “brightening” skin care products at least 2-3 weeks prior to your appointment. These products thin the skin and may interfere with healed results.

  **Any skincare products for youth, repair, anti-aging, wrinkles, acne, tone correcting, brightening, etc. are likely to have these ingredients, so do not use them anywhere on the face 3-4 weeks prior to procedure.

WHAT TO AVOID 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE PERMANENT MAKEUP PROCEDURE:

• Turmeric, Garlic, all blood thinners including Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Aspirin, Excedrin, Warfarin, Coumadin, AND oil supplements such as Fish Oil, Vitamin E oil, Primrose Oil

• Antibiotics, Iron Supplements, Magnesium, Niacin

• Any mood-altering drugs

• Do NOT groom brow hairs (threading, waxing, arching) at least 2 weeks before appointment.

24-48 HOURS PRE-PROCEDURE GUIDELINES:

• Please eat something 20-30 minutes prior to your appointment to keep blood sugar steady and decrease skin sensitivity.

• Avoid powder shakes and “hair, skin, and nail” supplements.

• Avoid any form of herbal teas, caffeine, or alcohol 48 hours prior to your appointment.

• If you bruise easily, we recommend taking Arnica before and after procedure; Arnica is available at most health food stores.

• Do NOT workout within 48 hours of appointment.

• Do NOT use any blood thinner medications, such as Advil, aspirin, ibuprofen, etc. 24 hours prior to appointment.

• Do NOT consume marijuana or pain medications the day of appointment.

• Arrive with brows free from make-up, oils, and moisturizers.