Permanent Makeup
PRE-PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS
Important guidelines to prepare for your exciting procedure
General Guidleines
* With the exception of mascara, wear your normal makeup to the studio the day of the consultation. Bring your cosmetic eyeliner, eyebrow, and lip color. If you prefer a specific brand of makeup remover, please bring that product as well.
* Refrain from the use of alcohol, aspirin-containing products, Vitamins A and E for 3 days before your procedure. These products thin the blood. Note: Never discontinue use of any medication, prescription or over the counter, that has been prescribed or recommended by your physician without his/her consent, and inform your technician in the event continued use of any of the items listed above is required.
* Refrain from excessive consumption of products containing caffeine the day of the procedure. These products contribute to nervousness.
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Eyebrow Procedures
• If you are having an eyebrow procedure, any tweezing or waxing should be done at least 48 hours prior to the procedure, electrolysis no less than five days before.
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Eyeliner Procedures
* If you are having an eyeliner procedure, eyelash and/or eyebrow tinting or eyelash perming should be done no sooner than 48 hours before or two weeks after an eyebrow or eyeliner procedure.
* If you are having an eyeliner procedure, do not wear contact lenses during or immediately following the procedure. Be sure and bring your glasses with you to the appointment, as well as a storage case for your lenses. It is recommended that you refrain from the use of contact lenses for a minimum of 2 days or until your eyes return to their normal condition after an eyeliner procedure. If you have any questions regarding when to resume wearing your contacts, contacting your eye care provider for specific directions regarding when you may resume use of your contacts is recommended. It is also recommended that you have eye wash (not saline) frozen peas and a brand of soft paper towels (Viva brand is excellent) available when you return home from your appointment for after care purposes.
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Lip Procedures
* If you are having a lip procedure and have any history of, or concern regarding cold sores/fever blisters/herpes simplex I, you will be requested to contact your physician to obtain the proper prescription medication to help prevent such outbreaks. Smaller doses of an antiviral totaling 1000 mg per day, but on a more frequent daily basis dosage such as 250 mg of antiviral 4X’s per day, or 200 mg 5 X’s per day has been noted as possibly being more effective than larger more infrequent daily dosages. These are industry related guidelines only, and medications should always be taken as your physician directs.
• If you are having a lip procedure, exfoliate the lips, morning and evening, lightly with a washcloth. This will remove the dry excess skin from the lip tissue, which can interfere with the lip procedure. Drink ample amounts of water to keep the lips in good condition.
Permanent Makeup
POST-PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS
Important after-care instructions to safeguard the life of your new procedure.
Absorb (Day of procedure)
After the procedure, gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid.
Do this every 5 minutes until the oozing has stopped.
Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymphatic fluids.
Wash (Days 1-7)
Wash daily to remove bacteria, build up of product and oils, and dead skin. (Don't worry, THIS DOES NOT REMOVE THE PIGMENT!)
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.
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 and hydrate (Days 1-7)
Apply a tiny, rice grain amount of Tina Davies Aftercare 3 times a day with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area.
Be sure not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The product should be barely noticeable on the skin.
NEVER put the product on a wet or damp tattoo.
Here are some extra tips to help with a smooth and easy recovery:
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Important 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.
No 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.
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.
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Important Instructions for Showering
Limit your showers to 5 minutes so that you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair.
Your face should only be getting wet only at the end of the shower.
Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.