Pre Procedure Advice

For best results, clients will be required to return for at least one touch up procedure between 6 and 12 weeks after the initial procedure; this touch up is included in the price.
In the initial procedure we always due as natural as possible, this is to allow the client to get used to the new shape and colour. Once the pigment is in place it will last a long time so it is important for the client to be happy.
Be prepared for the colour intensity to be significantly darker and sharper immediately after the procedure. This will subside and become lighter as the tissue heals. This process can take up to ten days.
Since delicate skin or sensitive areas may be swollen or get red, it is advised not to make social plans for the same day.
Please wear your normal makeup to the salon on the day of the procedure.
Do not take aspirin, Ibuprofen or Coumadin for 2 days before and 2 days after the procedure.
If you have allergy to metals (nickel or Iron Oxide) a patch test for pigments and needles must be done.
No waxing in the area should be performed on the area with less that 1 week to the procedure day.
Electrolysis no less than five days before the procedure.
Tinting should be done 1 week prior treatment or 4 weeks post treatment
Do not discontinue any medication before consulting your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol or caffeine 48hrs before your treatment.
Do not smoke on the day of your treatment as this may cause the pigment to bleed out, it also causes swelling and bruising
A patch test must be performed before treatments.
Don't use mascara the day of your appointment (eye procedures)
Don't wear contact lenses (eye procedures)
All eyelash extensions must be removed before the treatment (eye procedures)

Lip Procedures

If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex), we advise you to contact your doctor to obtain the proper prescription medication to prevent such outbreaks.
Alternatively, obtain herpes medication for example Zovirax from your local chemist and use one week before and one week after your procedure. This can help minimise an outbreak.
Permanent cosmetic procedures do not cause cold sores, however if you carry the virus, it lays dormant in the body and can be aroused by the procedure.
Lip wax or bleaching treatments should not be undertaken for at least a two-week period preceding your permanent cosmetic procedure.

Surgery

If cosmetic surgery has been carried out within the last five years in the area the procedure is to be carried out a letter from your surgeon must be produced before the procedure can take place.

Botox and dermal fillers

Clients considering Botox and dermal fillers are advised to have semi-permanent makeup first then to wait two months for the area to settle before having Botox or dermal fillers.

Is recommended to wait at least 21 days after Botox or fillers has been injected before commencing with the treatment.

It is important to know that Botox alters the position of the brow son when it wears off the brow may appear asymmetrical.

Skin Preparations

RETINOL, RETIN A, REINOID, TRETINOID, VITAMINE A-all thin the skin which will increase the risk of scarring and delay healing

MILD- client must discontinue use for 2 weeks before treatment and wait 4 weeks after to resume use.

MEDIUM TO STRONG-client must discontinue use for 4 weeks before treatment and wait 4 weeks after to resume use.

SKIN PEELS: AHA's, GLUYCOLIC ACIDS, LACTIC ACIDS, TCA PEELS, LASER PEELS

LIGHT-wait 2 weeks before treatment.

MEDIUM-wait 3 weeks with no signs of redness.

HEAVY-wait 4-6 weeks and until there are no traces of redness.

SUN BEDS

CLIENTS SHOULD NOT USE THE SUN BED FOR 2 WEEKS BEFORE THERI TREATMENT AND FOR AT LEAST 2 WEEKS MINIMUM AFTER THEIR TREATMENT

They must use good quality sun block over the treated area when they do use the sun bed, and cover the area well. long term sun bed use will have a negative impact on the pigment retention and the colour stability of the pigment. clients who abuse the sun bed are not ideal for the treatment.

Contraindications: