Brow Care
1-MONTH BEFORE PROCEDURE
Do not have botox, fillers or other abrasive therapy, especially near the eye and brow area.
2-WEEKS BEFORE PROCEDURE
Do not get a tan or have a sunburn on your face.
Do not have any type of facial. This includes microdermabrasion, chemical peels etc.
Discontinue harsh skincare products that contain retinol, AHA, Vitamin A and active skin care (anti-aging, etc).
1-WEEK BEFORE PROCEDURE
Do not take Fish Oil or Vitamin E (they are natural blood thinners)
Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis
Avoid sun exposure
Discontinue any facial oils in the forehead area
3-DAYS BEFORE PROCEDURE
Do not wax or tint your eyebrows.
24-HOURS BEFORE PROCEDURE
Do not workout or exercise.
If you are oily, exfoliate before appointment.
Minimize water intake 3 hours before appointment.
In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit,
STRICTLY:
Do not drink alcohol 24 - 48 hours.
Do not consume coffee before your procedure.
Do not take an Aspirin or Ibuprofen for pain relief (these also thin the blood).
Try to get a good night sleep and have a good breakfast.
Tylenol reduces pain and helps reduce inflammation.
PRE-PROCEDURE CARE
Taking care of eyebrows after the procedure is very important to maintain fast recovery, prevent infection and improve pigment retention once the brows heal.
Blot….blot… blot… EXCESS LYMPH FLUIDS WITH COTTON PADS for 2 hours after the procedure and as needed
Do not take long hot steamy showers, and use the visor provided for days 1 & 2
At the start of day 3, you can gently wash your brows with cool water and the Cetaphil skin cleanser provided. pat dry only with a paper towel then apply grain size Aquaphor ointment on each side using a q-tip and never with your fingers. Repeat until brow healsIt's normal for the area to scab. The scabs will crack and peel off from days 3-14. During this process, they will become very itchy.
DO NOT SCRATCH, RUB, PICK, OR PEEL OFF THE SCABS. Allow them to fall off naturally. Failure to do so will result in loss of pigmentation in the area. After they are done peeling, the skin will be smooth. The area will be lighter at first, and the ink will resurface the skin in about 5 weeks.
To perfect the brows, please schedule a touch-up appointment 6-12 weeks following your first session. To retain your pigment, apply sunscreen with SPF 30-50+ daily AFTER the area is fully healed.
AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS
THINGS TO AVOID:
Swimming, saunas, jacuzzi, etc.
Sweating (no cardio, no heavy weight lifting)
The Sun! Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for 1 month.
Wearing make up on or around the brows until they're fully healed.
Tinting of the lashes or brows
Touching the treated area with unclean fingers or unclean applicators. You may infect yourself!
Contact with animals and gardening for 7-10 days following the procedure
Products with AHA's, Retin A, glycolic acid, lactic acid on or near the brows
Do not donate your blood for one year after the procedure, per the red cross
DO'S
BLOT DAY OF PROCEDURE
After the procedure, gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid, every 5 mins, until the oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymphatic fluids.
WASH DAYS 1-7
Gently wash the area each morning and night with water and gentle soap or an unscented cleanser like Dial Soap, Cetaphil, or baby shampoo. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the area.
HYDRATE DAYS 1-7
Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away. ·To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or exfoliants.
MOISTURIZE
Apply a tiny, rice grain amount only of aftercare cream provided, 3 times a day with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area. Make sure brow is completely dry before applying product.
FIRST 10 DAYS
Avoid long, hot showers for the first 10 days. Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days. Avoid face-down swimming, lakes, and hot tubs for the first 10 days. Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the area. DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area.
OTHER REMINDERS
Use a fresh pillowcase while you sleep. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.
LIMITED PROLONGED HOT SHOWER
Limit your showers to 5 minutes so that you do not create too much steam. Your face should only be getting wet only at the end of the shower. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.
AVOID THESE ACTIVITIES
Facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks. Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week. Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after the procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors.
EMOTIONAL HEALING
DAY 1-3
Brows will look darker and thicker as scabbing starts to form. Brows feel tender and sore and may look warm and/or reddish.
DAY 4-5
Redness should be reduced. Flaking and crusting of the eyebrows may occur. Eyebrows may feel dry and itchy. Scabs peel off in random pieces and look patchy. The areas without scab may look lighter in color.
DAY 6-12
Scabs continue to peel in random pieces, 70-100% of scabs should fall off during this time. Color cooks very light and the shape may look thinner. Some areas may have lost more color compared to other areas. Color can look uneven.
DAY 13-21
Brow color gradually darkens as the skin fully heals. The fully healed color will be 30-50% lighter from the initial appointment and retention can vary according to skin type.
WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION - INFECTION:
Signs & symptoms of infection, including, but not limited to redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature and or purulent drainage from the procedure site. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, please contact your medical physician.