FAQ
MICROBLADING PRE-CARE
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You need to be fit and well on the day of treatment.
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Do not do heavy exercise 24 hours before procedure.
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No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before procedure.
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Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
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Do not take Aspirin, or Advil/Ibuprofen 24 hours before procedure.
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You must be over the age of 18.
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Discontinue Retin-A at least 4 weeks prior (and avoid on eyebrow area after procedure).
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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).
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Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be avoided 3 weeks prior to procedure.
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No brow waxing, tinting, or threading one week prior …the more natural hair growth you have, the better!
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Avoid Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion or facials for 4 weeks prior to procedure.
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Makeup to your eye and brow area must be removed 1 hour prior to your appointment.
Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
MICROBLADING POST-CARE
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Keep the the brow area clean and dry…follow cleaning routine for the first 2 days carefully.
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Allow eyebrows to air dry before applying ointment. Apply the after care ointment given for 14 days with a cotton bud.
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DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause pigment loss.
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You may get some swelling or redness around the brow area but that is normal and should go within the first day or two..
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Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds until brows are completely healed.
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Avoid pool, sauna, steam rooms, hot showers/hot baths for 3 weeks.
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No heavy exercise for a full 10 days after treatment as sweating can affect pigment retention.
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Avoid sleeping on your face/brows for the first 10 days.
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Keep your fringe and hair pulled back from your face for the first 10 days.
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No makeup or skincare products to be used directly on the treated area for two weeks.
Please note: Eyebrows will appear darker and bolder due to natural healing for the first two weeks.