Pre/Post Care

Care Instructions

Microblading Care Instructions

Pre Care Instructions

Please read the following and follow as closely as possible.


Overview


Microblading procedure normally requires multiple treatment sessions. For the best results, clients will be required to return for at least one re-touch appointment. This will take place 6-8 weeks after the initial procedure. Those with oily skin may require an additional touch up.


Please be aware that color intensity will be significantly darker immediately after the first session and a few days after the initial procedure, but the color will reduce by 30-40% the 7 days following the procedure.


Although numbing cream is used during the procedure, sensitivity or discomfort may still be felt. Skin may be red and/or swollen after the procedure. This will disappear in about 20 minutes after the procedure is finished.


  • You may wear your normal make up on the day of your procedure
  • Please do not drink alcohol 24 hours prior to the treatment
  • Please avoid any blood thinners prior to the appointment ( if permitted by your doctor)
  • Please do not shape or wax your brows before the procedure. Your technician will shape brows during the procedure
  • No electrolysis for at least 5 days before the procedure
  • Botox, AHA products and retinoids should be avoided for 2 weeks prior to the procedure
  • Exfoliating treatments such as microdermabrasion should not be performed within 2 weeks prior to procedure
  • Chemical and laser peels should be avoided at least 4 weeks prior to procedure
  • Patients prone to cold sores/fever blisters should take an anti-viral prior to treatment
  • Hormone therapies can affect pigmentation and/or cause sensitivity
  • Avoid tanning 7 days prior to the procedure

Topical Anesthetic Advice


Numbness and discomfort we cannot accept responsibility if the area to be treated does not respond to the numbing cream. Each individual is different according to skin type. Some clients report the area to be completely numb, while others may experience some discomfort.


Avoid permanent makeup if you have the following 


  • Liver disease - high risk of infection
  • Pregnancy/Nursing
  • Comprised skin near brow area
  • Currently undergoing Chemotherapy/Radiation

Post Care Instructions

Please read the following and follow as closely as possible.


Please follow these instructions for 7-10 days after the procedure to improve and prolong the results of your pmu/cosmetic tattoo. 



If you don’t follow these instructions, it can greatly affect your pmu/cosmetic tattoo results!


You will be given a take home Aquaphor product that will be applied to the treated area 3-4 times a day.


This ointment will be used to keep the treated area hydrated, during the healing process. ( 7-10 days)


You may blot for the first few hours with a clean and damp paper towel to remove any excess fluids, if necessary.


NOTE** 

* Brows will be darker 24 hours following the procedure. 

* This color will fade 30-40% during the next 7-10 days 


Cleansing:


Pmu/cosmetic tattoo post-care is very important to the appearance and longevity of your new eyebrows. 

  • Do not let any water, lotion, soap, or makeup touch your eyebrow area during the first 24-48 hours following the procedure.
  • During the healing process you may take a damp paper towel to lightly clean the area.
  • After 24-48 hours you may shower and wash your face. 
  • During this time ^ avoid direct water pressure on the treated area. 
  • Soaps and lotions may be used on the face, but avoid any of these products on or near the treated area for at least 7-10 days. 
  • Please continue to apply the ointment given to you for 7 days following the procedure.

During the healing process if you my find yourself outside or in a sunny area wear large sunglasses or a hat to cover/shade the treated area.


The following must be avoided during 7- 14 days post- procedure:


  • Increased sweating
  • Practicing sports
  • Swimming
  • Hot sauna, hot yoga, hot bath, Jacuzzi, and refrain from swimming in saltwater or chlorinated pools for 14 days
  • Sun tanning or salon tanning
  • UV/UVA Rays or chemicals as they have been known to cause a shift in color and premature fading
  • Any laser or chemical treatments or peelings, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic acid on the face or neck
  • Picking, peeling, or scratching of the micro pigmented area in order to avoid scarring of the area or removal of the pigment
  • Performing tasks related to heavy household cleaning such as garage or basement cleaning where there is a lot of airborne debris
  • No makeup should be applied directly on the brow during the healing process
  • Drinking alcohol in excess, as it may lead to slow healing of wounds
  • Driving in open air vehicles such as convertibles, boats, bicycles, or motorcycles
  • Touching of the eyebrow area except for when rinsing and applying the post-care cream with a cotton swab
  • Give at least 14 days after the procedure for any facial treatment including peels.
  • If you are due to give blood after the procedure, please inform your nurse about the treatment you have had as this might alter the results.

Please wash your face carefully around the eyebrow without getting a lot of water on the treated area. During the shower, keep your face away from the showerhead or take a bath.


Itching and flaking may appear during the first seven days post- procedure. However, experience has shown that by following these after-care instructions, these symptoms may quickly disappear.


If you have any unexpected problems with the healing of the skin, please contact the service provider immediately via phone or email , to discuss further instructions.


Contact a physician if any signs or symptoms develop such as the following: fever, redness at the site, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, elevated body temperature or any colored discharge from the treated area.



Scalp Micropigmentation Care Instructions

How many sessions will I need? 

Most clients will require 2-3 sessions. Aggressive fading often associated with treatments by other providers is uncommon when using genuine Scalpa ink as the formulation is the highest quality. Additional treatments will increase the density or the number of ink dots in one area. More density will result in a darker, more natural look, which will help integrate the procedure into any remaining hair. However, it’s always better to work conservatively and not do too much too quick. If you are covering scars, you are more likely to require more sessions as scar tissue absorbs ink more readily, resulting in more significant fading. Treatments on clients with Alopecia may still be completed after 2-3 sessions. However, the sessions are likely to be longer, especially if the client is suffering from aggressive Alopecia Areata, patchy hair loss, or Alopecia Totalis, the total loss of all head hair. 


Is the treatment painful?

Scalp Micropigmenation requires a small needle to be inserted into the upper dermis of the scalp. A certain amount of discomfort is inevitable; however, most clients report the sensation to be nothing more than mildly irritating, even therapeutic. The general consensus is that the pain varies from a 3-4 out of 10. Some parts of the scalp, for example the temporal regions and the hairline, can be more sensitive. Additionally, some people experience more discomfort than others, and people who have used hair systems for a long period of time, or have a significant amount of scar tissue to cover, are also prone to a higher pain level. Pain can be minimized with an over the counter painkiller before each session as well as with application of numbing products. 


What is the recovery period?

You will experience some redness and swelling on the scalp for a few days after the procedure. The pigment initially will appear a few shades darker and can take one to seven days to lighten, and in rarer cases up to 14 days. Bruising can also occur which may cause the treated area to appear darker or to appear slightly blue. This is relatively uncommon affecting approx. 1 in 10 clients, and goes away after a few days.

I’m a hair system user.

If you normally wear a hair system, rug, or hairpiece, be sure to NOT to wear the hair system for 10-14 days to allow skin to breathe. By not doing so, you will take the chance that the procedure will not take properly. 


I have transplant scars.

Scar tissue reacts different for each client, so therefore, those areas will be approached with extra caution and may require a greater number of treatments. In addition, you should come back within five to seven days or when swelling disappears for a session that strengthens the fast fading pigment in the scar area. Treatment duration ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the treated area. 


I have recently undergone laser treatment.

Scar tissue reacts different for each client, so again, those areas will be approached with extra caution and may require a greater number of treatments. In addition, the client should come back within five to seven days or when swelling disappears for a session that strengthens the fast fading pigment in the scar area. Treatment duration ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the treated area.


Pre Care Instructions

  • Wash your scalp with a non-abrasive, gentle shampoo the week prior to your procedure. If experiencing breakouts on your scalp please see a dermatologist or appropriate medical doctor to resolve this issue prior to your procedure.
  • After washing the scalp, moisturize the skin with some form of skin moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated. Doing so will allow the ink to be properly absorbed.
  • Refrain from sun tanning to avoid burning and peeling of the skin.
  • If you are extremely sensitive to pain, mention before treatment for possible options or seek medical advice prior to procedure.
  • You may bring a clean hat or scarf to loosely cover your head after the treatment, if so desired.
  • Please do not wear a hair piece at least 10-14 days prior to your scheduled procedure. As wearing a hair piece may limit oxygen flow to the scalp and the ink may not be fully absorbed into the follicle.
  • Please do not use a razor on your scalp within 24 hours of the scheduled procedure. It is critical that we see all native hair in order to properly blend the hair follicles. 

Post Care Instructions

For Seven Days After Procedure

  • Do not touch the healing pigmented area with your fingers, they may have bacteria on them and create an infection.
  • Apply your favorite antibiotic ointment or Vaseline 3-5 times daily until the procedure area has healed. Always use a clean cotton swab and not your fingertips.
  • No make-up, sun, soap, sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming in chlorine pools or in the recreational bodies of water, contact with animals, gardening for 7-10 days, (until area is completely healed) post procedure and after all touch-ups.
  • Before bathing, gently apply a light coating of Vaseline on the procedure area using a clean
  • cotton swab. Continue this regime until the procedure area has completely healed. 
  • Do not rub or traumatize the procedure area while it is healing (pigment may be removed along with crusting tissue).
  • Use a “total sun block” after the procedure area has healed to prevent future fading of pigment color.
  • Do not use products that contain AHA’s on the procedure area. Example: Glycolic, Lactic Acids. Always check your product labeling, it will fade your pigment color!
  • If you are a blood donor, you may not give blood for 1 year following your Permanent Make-up application (per Red Cross).

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