AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Remember that up to 70% of your retention is dependent on following aftercare instructions. Please read over the appropriate aftercare instructions based on which service you received. It is so important to follow these guidelines. You will have a touch up between 6-8 weeks to layer more pigment on sparse areas, but your overall long term retention is greatly extended if you have good retention in the initial visit.

*with all brow procedures, it is of the absolute utmost importance that you use sunscreen daily, without fail, on your brows after they have gone through the first phase of healing which is about two weeks. It will not only make them last longer, but will protect the integrity of the color. We highly recommend Elta MD UV Clear*

AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MICROBLADING, COMBINATION BROW AND POWDER OMBRÉ BROW

**PLEASE DO NOT USE MICELLAR WATER ON YOUR BROWS DURING THE HEALING PHASE** Gently blot the area with clean tissue to absorb excess fluid. Do this every 10 minutes until oozing has stopped which is usually about 1-2 hours. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymph. Our goal is to ensure that the lymphatic drainage (clear fluid coming from treatment area) is cleaned off regularly in an effort to minimize the formation of scabs. If scabs do form, they can pull the pigment out. After you are done blotting, apply aftercare balm for the first time. In a few hours, you will need to wash your new eyebrows with a mild, neutral soap (unscented baby soap, Cetaphil or Dove) 2-4 times a day the first day, then 2-3 times a day for the next 7 days. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the eyebrows. 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 any exfoliants. Next step-- MOISTURIZE. You want to make sure that you keep the area well moisturized, but NOT overly moisturized. Apply a very small, half grain of rice amount of aftercare ointment with a clean fingertip and spread it across the treated area. Be sure not to over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. You will just need a very thin layer. The ointment should be barely noticeable on the skin. Never put the ointment on a wet or damp tattoo. If you have oily skin, use an even smaller amount of balm.

PLEASE BE PATIENT.

-Use a fresh pillowcase

-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 exercise for one week. Sweat contains salt and this will remove your pigment.

-Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors.

-Avoid heavy sweating and long hot showers for the first 10 days.

-Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days. This can dramatically effect your retention.

-Avoid swimming, lakes, hot tubs for the first 10 days

-Avoid topical makeup including sunscreen on the area

-DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area.

Important note about showering:

Limit your showers to 5 minutes so you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/procedure 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 at the very end of the shower. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.

Your new brows will be up to 50% darker, warmer in tone/color and thicker. It is normal to have an adjustment period.

Days 5-7, you may experience minor scabbing or flaking. DO NOT pick at the scabs or flaking skin.

Days 8-14, as your body heals, it is normal for your new brows to appear to be fading. For some people, it will look as if your new eyebrows are nearly gone. This will subside when the cloudy/milky epithelial layer clears. This is a normal part of the healing process and can make your brows look very light and/or cloudy. Once this clears around week 2-3, your brows will come back. Not everyone goes through this part of the healing process.

Days 14-28, your brows will return and may appear a bit uneven and patchy. This is normal and will be taken care of at your touch up.

Your touch-up should be scheduled for 6-8 weeks after your initial visit. Please book this appointment ASAP so that you are able to secure your spot. We do book out many weeks in advance, and the price of the touch up does increase as more fading will occur outside of this window.

Please read over these instructions carefully. If you have questions about something not covered in these instructions, please EMAIL us (text or DM is not reliable, as we receive so many each day) and we will answer your questions during normal business hours. If you have any concerns about infection, etc, please contact your healthcare provider, as we are unable to make any diagnoses that are medical in nature**

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AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIP MICROPIGMENTATION

DO NOT ICE. Icing constricts blood flow and should never be applied to an open wound.

Day 1 (Day of the procedure)

- It is very important to remove the lymph from the surface of the skin in order to avoid scabbing. Wipe the skin every 30 min until bedtime using a damp cotton round or cotton ball using clean water and washing hands before cleaning. Before going to bed, if the your lips have dried lymph, then wash with lukewarm water gently removing the dry lymph, pat dry and apply ointment which we have provided for you. Keep the skin moist at all times, do not let the lips to be dry.

Day 2-10

- Apply a very thin layer of ointment any time they feel dry. It’s important to keep them moisturized.

-Everyones skin has its own healing process and duration. It is recommended to apply ointment as long as the skin is still scabbed, and even after. The ointment will help your skin regenerate faster and better.

PLEASE BE PATIENT.

-Sometimes the lips can bruise even after the procedure, but the bruising will subside within couple of hours after the procedure

-The lips may be swollen the second day as well. Please do not ice your lips

-Use a fresh pillowcase

-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