MICROPIGMENTATION IS NOT FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE:
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Under the age of 18
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Pregnant or Nursing
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Undergoing Chemotherapy (Consult with your Doctor)
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Have Viral infections
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Used Accutane within the last 6 months
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Have Epilepsy
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Diabetic (Consult with your Doctor)
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Heart Disease (Consult with your Doctor)
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On anticoagulants (blood thinners) or long term use of aspirin,/ibuprofen
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Auto-immune disease (Consult with your Doctor)
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Have history with Keloid scarring
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Have active cold sores
PRE-APPOINTMENT
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Discontinue use of products that contain glycolic acids, retin-a, AHA's, vitamin A, Vitamin D, Omega 3, or any products that increase cell turn over or thin the skin 2 weeks prior to appointment
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Waxing or brow shaping should be done at least 3 days prior to appointment
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Brow tinting should be done at least 1 week prior to appointment
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Botox or fillers should be done at least 2 weeks prior to appointment
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Do NOT consume alcohol, caffeine, or blood thinners (ibuprofen, aspirin, niacin 24 hours prior to appointment
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No sunburns on the area
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No chemical peels or laser 4 weeks prior to appointment
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No microdermabrasion or dermaplaning 2 weeks prior to appointment
AFTERCARE
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After care is a crucial part of the healing process and it is very important to follow these instructions for the full 10 day period post appointment to ensure proper healing and color retention.
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We provide you an aftercare kit containing cleanser and aftercare ointment
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Use a small pea size amount of cleanser (lather in hands) to GENTLY wash your brows morning and night everyday for 7-10 days or until any flaking has stopped
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After cleansing, blot your brows completely with a clean towel. Do not allow water to sit on the brow area.
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Apply aftercare ointment after cleansing and blotting morning and night. Use a small amount (rice size for each brow)
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Do not touch the brows unless you are cleaning them (use clean hands)
THINGS TO AVOID POST APPOINTMENT
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Do NOT expose your brows to the sun or tanning booth during the healing process. UV rays can alter the pigment and retention
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Do NOT sweat excessively for the first 10 days. Sweat contains salt that can infect your brows and alter your pigment and retention
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Do NOT run water over your brow area. Avoid getting your face wet in the shower or while washing your face for the first 10 days (use a clean wash cloth or makeup wipe to carefully wash around the brows)
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Do NOT use makeup or any other skin care items on your brow area for the first 10 days.
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Do NOT go in a sauna, pool, or steam room for the first 10 days
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Do NOT get massages or facials for 2 weeks post appointment
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Sleep on a freshly cleaned pillow case
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Do NOT itch or remove any flakes (let them fall off naturally)
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Do NOT touch your brows unless you are cleaning them with clean hands