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Precare & Aftercare

Precare and aftercare are vital in order to achieve the best results from your service. Unevenness and fading are to be expected, which is why a touch-up appointment is important in order to address those. Be sure to review the instructions for both precare and aftercare prior to your appointment.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Eyes and Brows

PRECARE

  • Bleeding during a service can affect the end results - avoid any blood thinners 72 hours prior to your appointment

  • No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to your appointment

  • Discontinue use of retinoids, vitamin c serums, acids, and other skincare actives 2 weeks prior to your appointment

  • No botox or fillers 2 weeks prior to your appointment

  • Avoid peels, lasers, and waxings 2 weeks prior to your appointment

  • For Lip Blushing: If you are prone to cold sores, be sure to speak with your doctor prior to your appointment. You may need to go on anti-viral medication several days before your appointment.

  • For Eyeliner: No eyelash extensions

AFTERCARE

  • ​Do NOT scratch at the serviced area (some itching is normal)

  • Do NOT pick at any scabs or dry skin (color may heal unevenly if you do)

  • Do NOT apply makeup to the serviced area for 7 days

  • Do NOT use any active skincare products around the serviced area while it is healing

  • Do NOT submerge the serviced area in water for 7 days (this includes, but is not limited to, pools, bodies of water, hot tubs, etc.)

  • Avoid getting the serviced area wet in the shower (you can get it wet when cleaning the area, but avoid extra water dousing it)

  • Avoid sun exposure for 7 days (this includes tanning beds)

  • Avoid excessive sweating for 7 days

  • ​For the first 24 hours, you will blot any fluid forming on the serviced area (do not rub, just blot)

  • For 7 days (starting the day after your appointment), you will clean the area morning and night with a gentle, antibacterial cleanser. You can apply a VERY SMALL amount of ointment after cleansing. A small tube of Zensa healing cream will be provided in an aftercare kit. Aquaphor is also recommended.

  • For Lips: Avoid contact with hot foods or drinks - use a straw when drinking

HEALING STAGES

Day 1​

Redness, swelling, darker in color, possibly tender. Make sure to blot the fluid forming on the serviced area (even if you can't see it, still blot).

Day 2-4

Swelling, redness, and tenderness should go down. Color may still appear dark. Scabs may start to appear

Day 5-10

Area will become patchy and lighter - you may even wonder where the pigment went! Don't worry, it'll come back.

Day 10-14

Color is coming back though not as dark as before. That's what we want! The healed color will be softer than the initial color.

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