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The eyes are the “window of the soul”. We all want thicker and fuller eyelashes. Yet, for some reason, few people other than the very young can keep their eyelashes from losing their long and thick appearance and some even lose most or all of their lashes. A lash enhancement gives the natural look of fuller lashes and is part of the eyeliner procedure.

• Bring sunglasses to wear home. Eyes may be light sensitive.
• No alcohol or caffeinated product’s 24 hours before to treatment and no aspirin or blood-thinning medication’s five (5) days prior. 
• Makeup should be removed and the skin thoroughly cleansed before procedure, unless you would like to consult with your technician about your current style of make up. For optimal results, the skin to be treated should not be irritated. 
• Do not dye or perm lashes for 2 days prior.
• Do not use eyelash curler the day of the procedure.
• Do not wear contact lens during the procedure or for 24 hours after.
• Do not use lash growth serum for two weeks before or after your procedure
• If you have had any type of eye surgery, consult with the physician about how long you should wait before having a permanent eyeliner procedure. Most physicians are giving a 2 month ok after cataract, Lasik, and blepharoplasty.

• If you use or have used Retin-A, Accutane, or any other skin medications, please advise the technician. 
• Pain Preparation: Though the sensation of micro pigment implantation is minimal, clients respond differently. Some will feel a stronger sensation than others. Overall, procedures require minimal pain preparation. However, some client’s have taken over-the-counter Tylenol, thirty (30) minutes before treatment. This will not interfere with the procedure. Any physician prescribed pain-relieving medication for which you have arranged, should be taken as directed, and usually after your arrival or 30-minutes before treatment. Please advise me of any medications taken. Clients having eyeliner implants should not plan to drive home, or for the remainder of the day after the treatment. microblading eyebrows Tampa

The “after care” procedures are as important to the retention of the pigment as the actual implantation process.

 During this period, the primary objective is to allow the bonding process to be completely sealed inside the dermis. Your compliance will ensure that you receive maximum benefits from the procedure and reduce inconvenient follow-up visits.

Judgment of your results should be deferred until three to four weeks following the final procedure. Please remember, immediately following the procedure, your eyeliner can look harsh and painted on. It will soften up and look a lot more natural as it heals…please be patient! The intensity of the procedure is most prominent following the procedure itself. Over the next 3-7 days, the outer layer of color will appear crusty and start to flake off. Special care should be exercised while the treated area is healing. Under no circumstances should you pick, scratch or rub the treated area or attempt to remove the crusty material. Removing of the crusts may result in the removal of the actual pigment and/or infection may occur. It is important that this protective “cover” stay on during the healing process (three to seven days). As the outer layer flakes off, you will notice that the color is lighter and softer, and the treatment may appear to be slightly thinner than the original day of your procedure. For the following two weeks, color that was implanted under the skin will move forward. After three weeks, your healing process should be complete

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• After you leave, ice packs can be applied for 10 to 15 minutes each hour for the first 4-8 hours following the procedure. The ice is used to reduce swelling and provide comfort. If you experience any residual swelling the following day, you may ice them again. After the first 24 hours the use of ice is no longer beneficial
• All cleansing should be done with a clean Q-tip dipped in cool water and gently dabbed on the treated area. 
• Do not rub the area in any way.

• No soap, cleanser or shampoo on the treated area for seven (7) days.
•  Soap and cleansers are designed to remove any foreign substances. 
• Obviously, this is detrimental to the bonding process required for the pigment to become permanent.   

The day of the procedure:
 

•  Use a fresh q-tip to apply Vaseline ointment, flip it and wipe off excess. You only need a light coat of ointment as a barrier so the skin can also breathe.
   

No make up today!
 

• Eyes may be swollen and tender, this can last for a few days. Don’t worry about the swelling, your eyes will become much less swollen within a couple of hours with normal activity. You can do two, 10 minute ice packs today to help with swelling.
   

** In the morning, after cleaning, apply a 10 minute ice pack. They will be the most swollen and crusty the morning after the procedure. microblading eyebrows permanent makeup Westchase Tampa

Your permanent cosmetic procedure was performed using a sterile single-use needle and high quality pigments. The end result of your procedure depends greatly on following this aftercare protocol. If you allow your eyeliner to dry out during the first few days you stand the chance of losing all or much of your eyeliner color. Please follow the instructions below unless otherwise instructed by a physician.
 

Don’t be alarmed at how dark the color looks right after the application. The final result will be lighter than it first appears. During the first two weeks some pigment may drop out or appear like it is flaking off, you will lose about 20% to 40% of your color. This is normal and can be filled in on the follow up touch up visit in about 4 to 6 weeks. You may not come in sooner for a touch up. Touch up done before 4 to 6 weeks will cause the skin to be overworked and scarring may develop. Everyone’s skin is different. Some people may lose more color then others. This is normal and means that the color will need to be adjusted to a darker color.

It’s very important to keep your eyes moist at all times with ointment. It is absolutely imperative that you do not let the eyeliner area dry out, as this will create dryness and scabbing, resulting in the loss of color and shading. It is best to apply the ointment approximately 3-4 times a day. Always use a fresh Q-tip with each application of ointment; this will reduce the risk of a secondary infection. (Remember to wipe off excess.)

 Be sure to put ointment on right before you go to bed at night, first thing when you wake up in the morning after cleaning and one to two more times during the day. Itching is also common but do not rub your eyes or pick at the eyeliner, if you notice a little lifting of color, let it fall off naturally.
 

Do put ointment on eyeliner area right before you shower or wash your face to help protect the area from soap and water. Then put ointment on again after you dry your face. Don’t use soap or cleansing products around your eyes, use Vaseline to remove eye makeup.
 

**All makeup used AROUND NOT ON the eyeliner must be NEW and bacteria free!! Old makeup can cause an infection. Make sure you have a thin coat of Vaseline on before you apply ANY makeup to create a barrier.
 

• Do wear sunglasses when in the sun in order to protect the fresh color for the first two weeks.
   
• Avoid tanning beds, the sun, pools, hot tubs, and any bodies of water, direct water pressure and all creams around the eye for two weeks.
   
• Do not dye, perm, or use an eyelash curler for 2 weeks.
   
• Do not take hot showers or baths and avoid heavy exercise, saunas, and hot tubs, as this will cause the color to sweat out of the skin.
  Don’t touch with fingers. Stay away from dirt (gardening or sport activities) to prevent possible infections.

• If you are prone to getting cold sores, you will need an antiviral prescription. Physician usually instructs to begin taking it 3 days before procedure, for a 7-10 day course.
• If you have had any type of lip surgery, consult with the physician about how long you should wait before having a permanent makeup procedure on the lips. If the lip surgery involves an incision (like a lip implant), the incision needs to mature about 6 months before tattooing on top of it.
• Fillers: most physicians are giving a 3 week ok after lip filler injections like Collagen or Restylane.  Ask your permanent makeup artist and your doctor about timetables for procedures. 
• Oral prosthesis dentures/ partials/ braces and tongue piercing bars may increase risk of getting bacterial and/or fungal infection from the mouth to the lips. Denture wearers generally carry a higher candida/ yeast count. 
• Frequent or recent sinus infection puts lips at risk of infection. Recent antibiotic therapy can be responsible for a high candida count. Steroid medications and antacid drugs can allow candida to overpopulate. Smokers tend to have a high count also. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there. 

Right After 

• Bruising on the inside of the lips is normal.
• The feeling of burning on the tissue is normal and will normally stop in 24 hours. 
• Your teeth may hurt from the pressure of hold the skin tight, this will also stop after 24 hours and is normal.
• Do not apply any makeup around or on the lips until completely healed
• If you do get fever blisters do not add any medications to the lip tissue or you can pull the color out of the tissue
• Do not drink from any glass or soda can that you have not washed personally.
• Healing can take 2-4 weeks depending on health conditions or fever blisters break out. 
• Swelling, oozing, and some redness are normal the next day after the procedure for some clients. The use of Benadryl over the counter and keeping your face vertical is helpful.
•  Shedding your color and outer epidermal skin is normal during the first 3-4 days following treatment.
•  After you leave, I recommend that ice packs be applied for 10 to 15 minutes each hour for the first 4-8 hours following the procedure. The ice is used to reduce swelling and provide comfort. After the first 24 hours the use of ice is no longer beneficial. Old wives’ tale: Cooled used tea bags are also good for preventing swelling.
• No soap, cleanser or shampoo on the treated area for seven (7) days. Soap and cleansers are designed to remove any foreign substances. Obviously, this is detrimental to the bonding process required for the pigment to become permanent. Toothpaste and mouthwash are considered “soap” and will remove lip color, so proceed with caution when using.

• All cleansing should be done with a clean Q-tip dipped in cool water and gently dabbed on the treated area. Do not rub the area in any way.
• Apply A & D ointment with a Q-Tip in the procedure area for the first 24 hours. Then for the rest of the week apply Vitamin E oil or Liquid. Apply to the treatment area with a Q-tip several times per day (Do not use mineral oil or petroleum based products such as Vaseline.) This is to be done in a gentle dabbing motion as not to disrupt the pigmentation bonding process. This will keep the area moist and accelerate the healing. Do not let the area dry out, keep moist all times. Check your lips every thirty (30) minutes, re-apply ointment as necessary. Do not press or rub when applying ointment. Apply an extra heavy coat of ointment to the treated area before bedtime, bath, washing of adjacent areas, and immediately upon rising in the morning
• Baths and showers are permitted but do not wash, scrub or touch the treatment area. Hot, steamy baths and showers should be avoided completely. After two weeks, you may resume all regular activities.
• When brushing teeth for the first three (3) days, coat lips with a lot of ointment before brushing and use a minimal a mount of toothpaste.

• For the first two (2) days, use a straw when drinking liquids; avoid sandwiches, biting into fruit or foods that might cause friction to the lips. Smoking is discouraged for optimal results.
• Do not use any lipstick or cosmetics on or near the treated area for seven (7) days.
•  The procedure, even after the first treatment, looks so natural that you can feel very secure appearing in public without any additional makeup on the affected area.
• This rule applies also to non-allergic makeup, as it may contain chemicals that interfere with the bonding process. If or whenever you do begin using cosmetics again, invest in a new lipstick to support your new look. This will eliminate the possibility of bacteria breeding in an old container.

• For at least two (2) weeks, you need to minimize exposure to the sun. I discourage swimming in fresh, salt or chlorinated pool water.
• If needed, over-the-counter Tylenol is recommended for temporary relief of pain.
• If you use Retin-A, do not allow it close to the treated area for thirty (30) days. It will cause the area to peel and lighten.
• Since your procedure is facial, I recommend you sleep on a clean satin pillowcase for seven (7) nights. This will minimize the loss of pigmentation caused by rubbing against a cotton, textured pillowcase as you sleep.
• Special care should be exercised while the treated area is healing. Under no circumstances should you pick, scratch or rub the treated area or attempt to remove the crusty material. Removing of the crusts may result in the removal of the actual pigment and/or infection may occur. It is important that this protective “cover” stay on during the healing process (three to six days).
• Always use good health habits.
• If you have any questions after you get home, feel free to call.
• Variations to these recommendations are not encouraged and will most likely affect the final out come of your procedure, if not totally remove the implantations.
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