Before Your Appointment
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure the best possible results.
4 WEEKS BEFORE
Treatments to Pause
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No laser treatments
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No fillers or botox
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No chemical peels
7 DAYS BEFORE
Skin & Product Prep
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Avoid sunburn: no outdoor sun or indoor tanning beds
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No hair removal: skip licking and waxing to allow skin to heal.
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No anti-aging or acne creams: including Retin-A and Retinol
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No acid serums of any kind.
48 HOURS BEFORE
Medications & Lip Care
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Moisturize lips continuously: for PMU lip treatments only
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Avoid blood thinning medications: Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Ibuprofen, Omega-3 (Tylenol is fine, if necessary.
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Stop Valtrex: for PMU lip treatments only
24 HOURS BEFORE
Day-Before Rules
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No alcohol
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No caffeine: coffee, soda, energy drinks, etc.
After Care: Brow Edition
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure the best possible results.
DAYS 1-10
First healing phase
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Do not get brows wet: wait until the area is completed healed.
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Apply healing balms 2-3 times daily using a cotton bud, not your fingers.
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No makeup on the treatment area.
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No swimming, saunas, jacuzzis, hot pilates, or tanning beds.
2 WEEKS
Active Healing
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Do not pick, peel, or scratch - risk of scarring and pigment loss.
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Avoid direct sun exposure
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Apply SPF 20 or higher after day 10 has passed.
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Avoid excessive alcohol, it can slow healing.
1 MONTH
Continued Care
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No cosmetic treatments; facials, skin peels, laser, etc.
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Avoid creams with Glycolic acid or Retin-A.
LONG TERM
Maintain your results
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In warmer climates, keep brows covered with a hat or large sunglasses.
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Use high SPF daily to protect color and keep results vibrant
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Avoid exfoliation on the treatment area
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Annual color refresh recommended to keep results fresh and long-lasting.
After Care: Lip Edition
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure the best possible results.
(Permanent Lips · Full Blush · Slight Blush · Contouring & Blending)
DAYS 1-4
Immediate Aftercare
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Avoid spicy, salty and citric foods and drinks
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Drink through a straw
DAYS 1-10
First Healing Phase
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Apply healing balms 2-3 times daily using a cotton bud, not your fingers.
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Do not get lips wet, wait until the area is completely healed.
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No kissing.
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No makeup on the treatment area.
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No swimming, saunas, jacuzzis, or tanning beds.
TWO WEEKS
Active Healing
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Do not pick, peel or scratch: risk of scarring and pigment loss.
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Avoid direct sun exposure.
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Apply SPF lip balm (SPF 20+) after day 10 - more frequently in warming climates.
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Avoid excessive alcohol, it can slow healing.
1 MONTH
Continued Care
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No lip fillers or augmentation; wait at least 1 month after your final appointment.
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Avoid creams with Glycolic acid or Retin-A
LONG TERM
Maintain Your Results
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In warmer climates, wear a hat for added sun protection.
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Use a high SPF daily to protect color and keep results vibrant.
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Avoid exfoliation on the treatment area.
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Strong sun, skin peels, exfoliation, and AHA products all contribute to faster color fading.
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Annual color refresh recommended to keep results fresh and long lasting.
COLD SORE NOTICE
If you suffer from cold sores or herpes simplex, please use Zovirax for 7 days prior to your appointment and 7 days after treatment. Do not use the healing balm during this time.