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PREPARATION

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR MICROBLADING APPOINTMENT

-72 hours prior to your appointment, do not intake any Advil or other bloodthinners such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Vitamin E, Niacin etc. unless medically necessary.

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-24 hours prior to your appointment, do not intake any caffeine or alcohol.

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-Avoid Botox and other injectable fillers for two weeks prior to and four weeks after appointment.

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-No tanning, spray tanning, or tinting within 3 days of your appointment.

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-No plucking, waxing, sugaring, or other brow hair removal 5 days prior to your appointment.

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-You are permitted to wear contact lenses during the application if needed/desired. 

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-Wear comfortable clothing if you're able, and bring headphones if you think you might like a distraction.

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-Come with an understanding that your brows will take some time to heal and that the optimal results won't be achieved for several weeks. 

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You will be able to return to work/momlife/brunch after your appointment! It will not be visibly apparent that you've had work done (no extreme redness/swelling, or bandages etc.).

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AFTERCARE

*Aftercare instructions will be customized based on the client's skin type, lifestyle, and the time of year, among other factors.*

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Please follow the aftercare instructions you are given very carefully. Studies show that only 50% of the microblading outcome and longevity is related to the work, and the other 50% is related to the client’s aftercare and maintenance. 

 

The day of the appointment: 1.5 hours after procedure, blot your eyebrows gently with provided wipes to remove lymph fluid. Repeat this process every 1.5 hours. At bedtime, rinse your brows gently with room temperature water and gentle soap. Wait for 5 minutes until brows are completely dry, and then apply a very thin layer of the aftercare cream that was provided at your appointment (with a Q-tip or clean finger). This is very important to minimize scabbing and maximize pigment retention.

 

Days 2-7 (or until healed): In the morning and evening, rinse your brows gently with room temperature water and gentle soap. Wait for 5 minutes until brows are completely dry, and then apply a very thin layer of aftercare cream.

 

  • Keep brows dry, apart from the gentle cleansing, for 7 days (including no direct contact with the water stream from your shower).

  • Use a fresh pillowcase and avoid sleeping on your face.

  • Avoid excessive sweating (including exercise, sports, yoga, steam room, sauna etc.), pools, and hot tubs for 10 days. 

  • Avoid direct sunlight and tanning (wear a hat when outside) for 4 weeks. After completely healed, use a sunscreen to avoid fading from the sun.

  • Do not apply makeup to the brow area during the healing process. After 7-14 days, when the scabbing and flaking have stopped and wounds are closed, you may wear brow makeup if desired until the look of the pigment has returned.

  • No other products (including daily skincare products) should touch the brows during the first 7-14 days, other than the gentle soap and the after care balm.

  • Do not touch, rub, pick or scratch your brows following treatment or during healing process, as this can cause scarring or loss of colour.

  • If your eyebrows get wet during the healing process, pat them dry with a clean tissue. Do not rub.

  • Avoid airborne debris and open air vehicles for 7 days.

  • Avoid any form of brow hair removal for 2 weeks.

  • Wait 4 weeks before having facials/peels, microdermabrasion, and injectable fillers. Please inform therapist of the procedure you have had. 

  • Trust the process for the best microblading results!

 

The Perfecting Session, 6-12 weeks after the initial procedure, is critical to ensuring the desired results. Because skin can react and heal in different ways after the first appointment, the second session is the chance to do any corrections or improvements on shape, colour, thickness etc. It also helps to ensure the quality of the microblading work lasts as long and as flawlessly as possible.

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*Please contact your physician within 24 hours if any signs of infection develop following the procedure.*

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LONGTERM

You and I both want your microblading work to last as long as possible! Here are a couple of recommendations to keep fading to a minimum:

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  • Book regular touch-ups (don't just let the microblading fade completely).

  • Use sunscreen and a hat when outdoors, and avoid tanning beds. Sun exposure causes fading.

  • Avoid exfoliants, acids, harsh chemicals, and products that contain Retinol in the brow area, which also speed fading.

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