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Pre & Post Care

Permanent makeup - Pre Care

  • 24 hours prior to your appointment DO NOT DRINK CAFFEINE BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT ( This includes coffee and tea and pre-workout)

  • 72 hours prior to your appointment, DO NOT TAKE ADVIL, ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, ASPRIN, NIACIN, OR VITAMIN E (contact me if this is medically necessary).

  • Avoid fish oil 7 days prior (continue post-procedure)

  • Pause on Retin-A and anti ageing products 4 weeks prior.

  • Avoid waxing or tinting the area 2 weeks prior to your appointment.

  • Avoid spray tans 1 week prior

  • Avoid working out 24 hours prior.

  • Avoid chemical peels and facials 4 weeks prior.

  • Botox and filler needs to be done 4 weeks prior to appointment or four weeks after.

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Permanent Makeup - post care

  • Using clean hands, rinse treated area with sterile water 1-3 hours post procedure (skip this step for microblading).

  • Apply a thin layer of the balm provided

  • For the first 7 days; avoid excessive sweating, saunas, swimming, facials, face creams, exfoliants, makeup,  harsh chemicals near the area and getting them wet in the shower.

  • Do not pick or scratch the area (This can cause damage or loss of pigment)

  • Avoid chemical peels, Retin-A, AHA’S, fruit acids and laser treatments  near the area.

  • Use a fresh pillow case

  • Aftercare is 70% of your treatment success. If you fail to follow, you may lose 80-100% of colour. Look after your brows/lips for the best results.All cosmetic tattoo sessions will include an aftercare kit for your healing journey.

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Contraindictions

Who is cosmetic tattooing treatments not suitable for?

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

  • Allergies to alcohol or numbing agents

  • Sunburn – wait until sunburn is healed

  • Blood thinners

  • Previous tattoo elsewhere – must send clear photos prior to booking

  • Accutane/Retin A products – wait 6 months after ceasing these products before your tattoo

  • Children under 18

  • Botox – wait 2 weeks

  • Filler – wait 4 weeks

  • Medical conditions- hepatitis, lupus, high blood pressure

  • Skin conditions- eczema, keloid scarring, keratosis

Healing Process

  • Trust the process.

  • First four days brows will appear dark

  • Two weeks – do not wet the brows, no swimming, no exercise

  • Mild peeling, scabbing in the first week

  • 6/8 weeks for true colour to show.

  • Can fade up to 70%

  • Imperfections are corrected at your perfection appointment

  • Follow the aftercare advice directed

Pre Non-Surgical Treatment (Wrinkle reducing or Restoring Lost Volume)

Before your treatment, please avoid the following below:

Two weeks before

Try to avoid blood-thinning & anti-inflammatory medication (e.g. Aspirin, Ibuprofen & Fish Oil) two weeks before unless recommended by your medical Doctor.

Two days before

Do not use topical products such as AHA, Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols/Vitamin C therapy, Glycolic Acid or any “Anti-Ageing” products.

To reduce the extent of bruising, you can start taking Arnica tablets two days before treatment. These can be purchased over the counter at your chemist.

twenty-four hours before your treatement

Avoid strenuous exercise

Avoid alcohol

Do not use oil-based make-up

Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing or using hair removal creams on the area being treated.

Avoid Gingko Biloba, Primrose Oil, Garlic, Ginseng & Vitamin E

Do not expose the area to intense heat (e.g. Solarium or Sauna)

Things to be aware of:

 

If you have previously suffered from cold sores, there is a risk of trauma associated with Restoring Volume to the lip area, which may trigger a cold sore. We recommend not having treatment if you have an active cold sore. As a preventative, seek medical advice from your doctor or speak with your pharmacist about commencing anti-viral medication in tablet form before your appointment to reduce the risk of a cold sore outbreak.

 

What you can expect from a Non-Surgical Procedure

 

Wrinkle Reducing and Restoring Lost Volume are two different products with different indications. Below is an approximate guide of both treatments.

 

Wrinkle Reducing

 

Down Time: Minimal

Pain: 2/5

Duration: 35-45 minutes

Results: 7-14 days

Longevity: up to 3-4 months

 

*Multiple treatments require additional time

 

Restoring Lost Volume

 

Down Time: Moderate

Pain: 3/5

Duration: 40-60 Minutes

Results: Immediate

Longevity: Up to 1-2 years

 

*Multiple treatments require additional time

 

Post-Care: Wrinkle Reducing

 

What to expect post-care treatment:

 

Tenderness

Bruising

Swelling

Needle puncture marks

Mild headache

 

Post-Care

 

Wrinkle Reducing treatments can take up to fourteen days to take full effect. The treated areas may feel tight, particularly the frontalis(forehead). Some people experience a mild headache post treatment. This may last a few hours to a few days.

 

Avoid the following:

 

Do not lay down for four hours

Avoid strenuous exercise for twenty-four hours after treatment

Do not massage the area for at least twenty-four hours post treatment

Do not apply make-up for six-eight hours post

Avoid putting any pressure on the treated area for twenty-four to forty-eight hours after

Avoid facials, face waxing, IPL & glycolic or AHA peels for two weeks post treatment

 

Results

 

Results can last up to four months and should be treated every three to four months for maintenance.

 

Post-Care Restoring Volume

 

What to expect post-treatment

 

It is not uncommon to experience these symptoms and they should resolve over the next few days to weeks.  

Swelling

Bruising

Red marks

Itching in area

Asymmetry

Tenderness

Lumpiness (Short term side effect)

 

Post-Care

 

*Immediately after treatment, there will be some swelling. We will give you a cold compress to take home. Keep applying to areas ten minutes every hour as required. Do not use the ice directly on the skin.

*Elevate the head while sleeping, this will decrease swelling. Sleep on your back and avoid sleeping on face for three nights.

*For pain relief, paracetamol is recommended

*Two days after, massage treated areas in the shower & apply bepanthen or a gentle moisturiser post showering, this helps integrate the product.

 

Avoid the following:

 

Do not touch treated areas for six-eight hours

After six-eight hours you can gently wash face

Keep face clean to avoid risk of infection

We recommend to avoid flying two weeks post procedure

Avoid alcohol twenty-four to forty-eight hours post treatment

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