brows

Aftercare

Pre-Care Instructions

Please make sure you read the following instructions to assure the best results for your procedure. 

  • It is very important to refrain from all alcohol, aspirin, or aspirin products, such as blood thinners. Please refrain from Ibuprofen and Aleve for 24 hours prior to your appointment. The only product for aches and pain that will not make you bleed is Tylenol. Also refrain from Vitamin E and fish oil capsules for 7 days prior to your application. ALL of these make you bleed excessively. Excessive bleeding during the procedure will negatively affect the longevity of your semi-permanent makeup application. In some cases, the application will need to be prematurely stopped. 
  • Please avoid energy drinks & coffee for up to 24 hours prior to your appointment. Not having caffeine in your system will help you to relax much more easily, as well as help to relax the facial muscles in the areas we will be working on. 

 

After-Care Instructions

DAY 1: Please wash hands with antibacterial soap before you wash your eyebrows. Then wash your eyebrows EVERY HOUR very well with a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water! Pat dry with a tissue then apply a very thin layer of the Skin Candy Ointment. 

DAY 2-7: Keep eyebrows lightly glossed with the Skin Candy for three to four times a day for the next 7 days. Do not overuse ointment. It should last you for 7 days, only apply a very thin layer. Do not suffocate your eyebrows. 

 

  1. Do not use any Retin-A, Glycolic Acid, Peroxide, Neosporin while healing
  2. Do not scrub or pick your eyebrows. 
  3. Do not expose area to sun or tanning beds! Must use hat if in the sun. 
  4. Avoid any facials, swimming, whirlpools or sauna for 7 days. 
  5. Do not exercise the first 3-5 days. No heavy sweating!
  6. No make-up on the eyebrows! 
  7. Do not tint eyebrows for the next 10 days. 
  8. Avoid gardening. 
  9. Avoid contact with animals until the process is healed. 

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF PIGMENTS. 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER MICROBLADING OR EYEBROW SHADING PROCEDURES: 

  1. Slight swelling, thickness, and/or redness for one or two days following the procedure.
  2. It is normal to lose approximately 1/3 of the color during the healing process. 
  3. After the initial procedure, the color may be a shade too dark; in six days it will appear to light after 10 days the color will show more. 
  4. It will appear softer when completely healed because the color will come from the dermal layer of the skin to the epidermal layer of the skin. 
  5. Please be patient. Healing takes up to 30 days. In your next appointment, more hairs can be added and make them perfect. 

The brows are approximately 20 to 25% darker and bolder in the width than they will be when healed. Your skin is red under the pigment which causes the color of the pigment to appear darker. There is some swelling, although difficult to actually see due to the thickness of the skin in the eyebrow area. This will subside. Exfoliation, which begins in a few days, will cause the excess pigment surrounding the eyebrow procedure to flake away and a narrower appearance of your eyebrows. Don’t be concerned that your eyebrows initially appear darker and heavier in size then you desire. This is all part of the process. 

lips

Aftercare

Unlike other parts of the face, lips are a muscle without hair follicles. Lips also have a very large blood supply. The ratio of pigment retention taking on the vermilion border versus the vermilion tissue of the lip is very different. Lip liner will have much greater color retention and the vermilion tissue of the lips will be far less. Lip pigmentation heals very differently from eyeliner & eyebrow. Because we use our mouth every day to eat and drink, the movement of the lips tends to interrupt the healing process. (Lip cracking, loss of pigmentation, etc.) That is why we like to keep it moist at all times to prevent discomfort. 

Aftercare: Change your pillowcase when you get home. We don’t want any previous body oils, cosmetics, or sweat to rub into your new permanent cosmetics. Please be advised that any pigment residue could stain your pillowcase for at least 1 week after your appointment. 

Day of the procedure: Lips will feel swollen, dark and very dry after your treatment. Pat lips gently with ice pads every hour. Apply provided lip balm on lips several times a day to moisten the lips. 

Day 2-3: Rinse with tepid ice water 2-3 times per day to moisten and loosen body fluids to prevent them from forming a crust. Allow lips to dry for 5 minutes prior to applying your aftercare lip balm. This should be done for at least 5-6 days post-treatment. Apply lip balm several times a day. 

Day 4: Apply regular Vaseline ointment at night to remove all scabs and dryness. Do not pick, scratch, or rub the scabs or dryness. Throughout the day, continue to apply ice water and lip balm for the following 3-4 days till you’re completely healed. Always use a Q-tip or clean your fingers before applying ointment. 

After lips are no longer tender to the touch, they may become flaky. This is normal. DO NOT pick or scratch them. Doing so can significantly reduce the amount of pigment that stays in the skin. Avoid the sun and tanning beds pre & post procedure. Be sure to use sunblock daily once lips are healed to avoid loss of pigmentation. Avoid direct water pressure and submerged swimming until healed. Keep lips and mouth as clean as possible to avoid germs in the treated area. Try to avoid spicy or acidic foods until healed because it may burn your lips. Use a straw when drinking liquids as well. You can resume wearing lipstick once lips are healed. 

Rule of thumb: If your personal lip gloss or lip products sting or burn your lips, toss it back in your drawer for another week. Redness, swelling, tenderness and dryness are all common post-treatment side effects and will dissipate in a short period of time. Fever blisters are a known side effect of all lip procedures. You can see your doctor for pre-procedure medications to help avoid an outbreak.

Lips heal in three stages: 

Day 1-3: Too bright (immediately after procedure) 

Day 4-7: Too light (after sloughing) 

Day 8-28: Just right (in about 20 days) 

The older the client, the longer the healing period will take. Waiting an extra week before any retouches is advisable for clients over 50 years of age. This extra week will allow the restoration of the natural collagen to the lip tissue. 

The Progression of the Healing Lip 

Why do lips appear pale after the first week? There is extra pigment trapped in the epidermis that will shed off in the first week, then the actual healing begins. As skin encapsulates the pigmented area, it may appear very opaque. This is normal. The pigment is now being viewed under the skin. As the natural healing proceeds, dead skin cells will slough off in about 1-2 weeks. After, you will see a nice, healed color through the skin. It’s not realistic for a client to expect a true lipstick look. Lipstick is worn topically on the skin. Permanent lip procedure pigment is viewed under the skin surface. During the healing process, the lip pigments used will revert back to their original state, which is powder. Clients need to understand that lip procedures do not replace makeup. In fact, it is advised to wear some type of lip gloss to enrich the color of the pigment.

eyeliner

Aftercare

  • Do not use any ointment after. This will create more swelling and take longer to heal. 
  • You can use ice cold water for the first 2-3 days and ibuprofen for the first day for discomfort. 
  • Change your pillowcases and avoid germs and pets around your face for 3 days. 
  • Clean with tepid ice water and pat dry. DO NOT SCRUB. Do not sleep on your face. 
  • You can shower normally. Keep the treated area clean at all times. 
  • Do NOT wear mascara for at least 5 days. Stay away from waterproof mascara for 30 days. 

 

Please seek medical attention if signs and 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, or purulent drainage from the procedure site. 



Possible risks, hazards or complications 

  • Pain: There can be some pain even after the topical anesthetic has been used. Anesthetics work better on some people than others. Lip procedures are more likely to involve some pain. 
  • Infection: Infection is very unusual. The areas treated must be kept clean and only freshly cleaned hands should touch the areas. See aftercare information for best practices to keep your area clean.  
  • Uneven Pigmentation: This can result from poor healing, infection, bleeding or many other causes. Your follow up appointment will likely correct any uneven appearance. 
  • Asymmetry: Every effort will be made to avoid asymmetry but our faces are not symmetrical so adjustments may be needed during the follow-up session to correct any unevenness. 
  • Excessive Swelling or Bruising: Some people bruise and swell more than others. Ice packs may help and the bruising and swelling typically disappear with 1-5 days. Some people don’t bruise or swell at all. 
  • Eye Exposure: There is a small risk of eye injury when an eyeliner procedure is performed. To avoid corneal abrasion, Celluvisc, a thick eye drop is used to protect the eye prior to the procedure. Eye drops are used to cleanse and flush the eye after the procedure is complete. 
  • Anesthesia: Topical anesthetics are used to numb the area to be treated. Lidocaine, Prilocaine, Benzocaine, Tetracaine and Epinephrine in a cream or gel form are typically used. If you are allergic to any of these please inform us now. 
  • Fever Blisters: If you are prone to cold sores or fever blisters, (herpes simplex), there is a high probability that you will get them. It is advised that you call your doctor for a prescription anti-viral to help prevent this from occurring. 
  • Allergic Reaction: There is a small possibility of an allergic reaction.