PRE-CARE
To achieve the most beautifully natural brows for your face, you will get the absolute best results by prepping for the appointment and following the after care. The eyebrow area must be healthy, strong, non-sensitive, and non-irritated.
HERE’S HOW TO GET YOUR SKIN READY FOR THE PROCEDURE:
1 MONTH BEFORE:
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No Botox or fillers 4 weeks prior
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No facials for 2 weeks prior
1 WEEK BEFORE:
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No tinting, waxing or electrolysis
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No retinoid products
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No tanning or intense sun exposure
MOST IMPORTANTLY:
TO PREVENT BLEEDING AND POOR COLOR DEPOSIT
24 HOURS BEFORE
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No alcohol
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No caffeine (yes that means coffee)
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No Vitamin E or fish oil supplements
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No excessive sweating or working out
AFTER CARE
Post treatment care makes 50% of the total treatment success. Conscientiously adhere to the given advice because if not, you can risk losing up to 80% of the drawn strokes. At the end of your session, I will provide you with an after care kit that has everything you need for the 7-10 day healing process. This may vary per skin type, but 10 days is recommended for the best results.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THE FIRST 7-10 DAYS:
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Apply aftercare ointment up tp 3 times a day for normal skin, 1-2 times daily for oily skin (oily skin can "dry heal")
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Use a fresh pillow case, preferreably satin for the first 7 days
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No sweating or excessive exercise for 7 days
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Avoid makeup and sunscreen on the brow area for 7 days
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No facials, Botox, chemical peels or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks
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No major sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks
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Avoid getting the treated area wet aside from rinsing morning and night with a mild soap
THE HEALING PROCESS
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST 6-8 WEEKS:
The first week is going to be the worst. Here’s a list of thoughts that will probably cross your mind:
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OMG!!! The color is WAY too dark! And the shape is WAY too thick!
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I think I made a huge mistake!
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They look CRAZY!
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I literally can't leave my house!
The good news is, the intensified color and slight redness are part of the initial stages of healing and will only last for a few days. Don’t worry, don’t freak out.. just be patient. This is the initial shock phase and I ask that you just simply trust the process. After 7 days, the brows will fade up to 40% and shrink about 10% to a much more natural look. The sensation can be comparable to that of a slight burn and minimal peeling or flaking may take place. Refrain from picking at your brows as you may run the risk of scarring and/or removing pigment in the process.
Healing will vary with skin type, but you may experience color fading and loss of hair strokes. This is completely normal. I include a complimentary touch up session where I can assess your healing and fill in any missing strokes as well as give it a color boost. I can then recommend the best follow-up timeline for future appointments.