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We CANNOT work on sunburned or suntanned skin. 

Do not schedule this procedure within one week prior to a sea and sun type holiday.

No alcohol and caffeine 1 day before to minimize any oozing, bleeding or swelling. 

No aspirin, ibuprofen, niacin, fish oil or vitamin E 3 days prior unless medically necessary.

Any waxing should be performed at least 48 hours before the procedure.

Electrolysis no less than 5 days before the procedure.

Contraindications 

Unfortunately you are not a candidate for micropigmentation if any of the following apply to you: 

• Pregnancy • Breastfeeding • Poorly managed Diabetes Type 1 • Lupus • Hepatitis B/C • HIV 

• Active skin disorders: Cold sores, shingles, impetigo, psoriasis, pink eye, sun burn, severe acne 

• Active vitiligo • Severe rosacea • Blood disorders: Sickle cell, haemophilia 

• Keloid formation • Mental disorder • Steroids (must be off for 6 months) 

Acne medication (must be off for 6 months)  

Currently taking blood thinner medication, Heart disorders  

Currently having chemotherapy/radiotherapy

(after treatment please get in touch as we do offer some discounted treatments for people who have recently battled cancer)

Restrictions

• Retinol/Retin-A must be discontinued 7 days prior to procedure. 

(It will cause the skin to bleed). 

• Injectables (Botox, fillers, etc.) must be done 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after procedure. 

• Chemical peels and laser may not be done within 30 days before or after procedure.

Aftercare is the most part of your treatment and if not followed procedures will not heal correctly and results may be poor.

TREATED AREA WILL BE DARKER within the next 3 days your procedure and then should lightly flake away. Swelling may appear in the next 24 hours but will be minimal. The area will feel sore to touch so please do not touch it other than to follow aftercare instructions. 

It will take 24 hours for the area to create a protective barrier. Your final colour result will take up to 28 days. Wait at least a full 3 weeks until you pass judgement as your skin will be going through several stages as it heals.  A top up cannot in any circumstances take place until 28 days after treatment as scarring may occur. 

Do’s and Don’ts

Don’t allow makeup fnear the area for at least a week. This is because the pigments are still settling into the shallow openings in your skin caused by the treatment. Ensure no creams, soap, make-up or cleansers touch the area for 7 days. 

Keep your hair away from your brow line.

Avoid saunas, swimming, and excessive sweating until the area is completely healed and you have a follow-up appointment (sweat will prevent pigment from healing into the skin).

Do not immerse brow area fully in water for 14 days. No hot steamy showers. When showering, make sure to avoid face area. Do not let brows get moist. Apply cream before showering and after if needed. 

Brow area will feel slightly itchy as it heals. Do not peel, itch or pick at the scabs as this can affect the outcome and pigmentation.

No face scrubs or chemical peels at least 2 weeks after. 

Keep out of the sun until fully healed. The area will be very sensitive and will burn easily. This may lead to infection. 

When healed use sunblock to prolong the pigment retention