Before and After Care
BEFORE CARE
BEFORE CARE
BEFORE CARE
- Do not work out 24 hours before procedure.
- NO alcohol or caffeine 48 hours before procedure (Yes, there is caffeine in decaf coffee and tea!).
- Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
- Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 48 hours before procedure.
- Avoid Fish Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), “Hair, Skin, Nail” supplements 48 hours prior to procedure.
- Discontinue Retin-A at least 4 weeks prior (and avoid on eyebrow area after procedure).
- Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior (and avoid on eyebrow area after procedure).
- Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be avoided 1 month prior to procedure for those who do not regularly receive injectables.
- No brow waxing, tinting, or threading one week prior (the more natural hair growth you have, the better!
AFTER CARE
BEFORE CARE
BEFORE CARE
- · Do not touch treated area and surrounding area for 24 hours.
- · After 24 hours keep the area clean by using a gentle fragrance-free cleanser and water with freshly washed hands morning and night (2x/day). Do not use a washcloth or sponge and clean area by moving in the direction of the hair growth. Allow area to air dry before applying a thin layer of burts bees champstick or a natural alternate to moisturize the area and keep it sealed.
- · Apply a very thin layer of the aftercare serum given (for the amount of days recommended by your artist) with freshly washed hands or a Q tip. <<Do not apply Vaseline, Petrolium, A & D ointments or Bepanthen to the area as the risk of infection is very high>>
- · DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss.
- · Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, pool (chlorine is irritating), sauna, steam rooms, hot showers and/or hot baths for 3 weeks.
- · Avoid physical effort, gym and any other activity that may cause excessive sweating for at least 5 and up to 14 days.
- · Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.
- · NO makeup or skincare products to be used on the treated area for two weeks.
- · NO Botox around the brow area for two weeks after.
- · NO facials, chemical treatments and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.
- · After 14 days, once the area has healed completely, consider using sunblock when going out in the sun to stop the color from fading. (At least SPF 30, if not 50)
- · Eyebrow tinting should not be undertaken for 2 weeks after your procedure.
- · Avoid Retin-A close to brow area.
