***PROPER CARE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS NECESSARY FOR BEST RESULTS. PMU ARTISTS CANNOT GUARANTEE PERFECT OUTCOMES. IF YOU NEED TOUCHUPS SCHEDULE WITHIN 8 WEEKS.
*Color Fades about 30% for Brows and about 50% for Lips Once Healed.
With Neutralization on Darker Skin lips can experience hyperpigmentation causing the lips to heal darker in some areas. It’s not common, however; lips may or may not regain stable color after up to 12 weeks instead of 8 weeks.
*Redness Right After is due to blood circulation and blood at the surface of the skin.
*FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS: Wipe away excess lymph fluid that is dripping. Lymph fluid occurs anytime there is open skin and can happen for brows or lips. You may or may not experience this, but if you do you must wipe it off the skin. Do not allow this fluid to harden into thicker scabs, which will pull out chunks of color unevenly. (*For Lips, reapply thin layer of ointment after each wipe. *For Brows, just wipe and keep DRY).
FOR BROWS: Simply keep totally dry and after 7 weeks apply your regular moisturizer if dry.
FOR LIPS: Reapply ointment every 3-4 hours after excess lymph fluid stops dripping within the first 24 hours. Reapply ointment this way, letting lips dry in between applications, for the rest of the week. Apply ointment before brushing teeth, taking showers, or washing other areas of the face. AVOID any staining foods like red wine, soy sauce, black coffee, or strongly colored foods. Sour, spicy, hot, acidic foods will irritate your lips. When brushing teeth, use less toothpaste and spit frequently. CUT food and place gently in mouth. Avoid greasy or saucy foods during healing.
DO NOT apply makeup, skincare products, soaps, facewashes, exfoliants, creams, sprays, etc. or anything to prevent infection, irritation, clogged pores, inflammation, or strippage of color.
DO NOT touch or pick at scabs, peel off the shedding skin in any way during the full healing process. If you do, you will also take away color and interfere with the results. Itching is normal - Anytime skin heals, there is itchiness. DO NOT scratch! DO NOT sleep on them.
DO NOT wet area for 7 days. NO hot steaming showers or direct water spray. Sweat and Steam are bad for color retention!!! No working out for 3 days minimum, and the rest of the week stick to sweat-less weights or light yoga and stretching.
DO NOT expose your healing skin to direct sun (3-4 weeks or until fully healed), tanning beds (1 month) hot tubs, saunas, steam, salt water, chlorinated pools.
SIGNS OF INFECTION: Soreness usually only lasts for a few hours afterwards. There should be no persistent, redness, pain, swelling, or pus on the area. If so, please consult your physician. Infections are RARE due to disposable needles and products used during the procedure. You are responsible for seeking medical attention. For Cold Sores or Other Clogs and Bumps, consult your physician.
Once Your Tattoo is Healed, use at least SPF 15 or 30 daily for best longterm results and avoid exfoliating your tattoo with facials or home scrubs and acids/retinols/etc.
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HERE’S HOW TO GET THE PERFECT BROWS
To achieve the brows of your dreams takes commitment on your end. You will get the absolute best results by prepping for the appointment and following after care instructions given by your artist. The goal is to have healthy, non-sensitive, non-irritated skin so that the brows can heal gracefully!
FOR BROWS: Simply keep totally dry and after 7 weeks apply your regular moisturizer if dry.
BEFORE (PRE-CARE)
“Pre-Care is important to get the skin at optimal condition for color deposit and prevention of excessive bleeding”
FOR LIPS:
** If you are prone to core sores. One week prior to your appointment, you must take an enzyme supplement called L-Lysine 1000mg. VISIT YOUR PHYSICIAN. **
You will continue taking this supplement until two weeks after your appointment. Doing so helps to prevent developing a cold sore during the healing process.
Preparing for your first Lip session
To prime the lips for treatment, include a lip scrub and moisturizing balm into your daily skincare routine one week prior. Pigment applied to smoother, soft lips will maintain a more vibrant and even appearance. Plus you will heal better and faster.
Any PMU SERVICE Brows & Lips
1 YEAR BEFORE:
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No Accutane (your skin needs to thicken up before we can perform pmu services)
1 MONTH BEFORE:
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No Isoltretinoin, or other retinoids (these treatments can cause the skin to be thinner, which can make it unsafe to blade)
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No Botox or any fillers at least 4 weeks prior (can disturb the shape)
2 WEEKS BEFORE:
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No Intense Facial treatments such as chemical peels, dermabrasion, mesotherapy. This will cause skin cells to rejuvenate faster resulting in skin irritation. Please schedule these treatments 2-3 weeks before scheduling microblade session
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No Tanning (bed and natural sun exposure)
1 WEEK BEFORE:
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No Tinting or Electrolysis
24 HOURS BEFORE:
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No Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen
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No Caffeine (Coffee, Energy Drinks, Tea too!)
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No Alcohol
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No Vitamin E or Fish Oil Supplements
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No Excessive Sweating or Working Out
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Shower day of before session or night before