PMU Pre & Post Care
Contraindications
Minor / Under the age of 18 years old (NOT A CANDIDATE)
Pregnancy or Nursing (NOT A CANDIDATE)
Blood thinning medications
Autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, Thyroidism, Vertigo, etc (Reach out to salon)
Viral infections and/or diseases
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Chemotherapy or Radiation treatments (Need doctor approval)
Iron Deficiency
Pacemaker / Heart problems
History of keloid scarring
Botox / Filler in the past 4 weeks
Currently sick with a virus or bacterial infection (cold or flu)
Use Of Accutane (Must be off for a year)
Allergies to anesthetic (lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine) or pigments
Extremely oily or problematic skin (acne, cysts, infection)
Epilepsy (Need doctor’s clearance)
Any medical concerns in regard to healing or are prone to infection
HIV or Hepatitis A, B, C, D (NOT A CANDIDATE)
Skin conditions such as Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Severe Acne
Sunburn or Spray Tan
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR EYEBROWS
Pre- CARE
• Discontinue use of any brow-growth growth serums for 4 weeks prior. (can cause sensitivity/affect pigment retention)
• If you think you may be allergic to a pigment please schedule a patch test at least two weeks prior to the procedure.
• No electrolysis for at least 5 days before the procedure.
• Fillers or Botox should be done 4 weeks prior to your procedure and/or 4 weeks after your procedure.
• No sun or artificial tanning prior to the procedure. If you are sunburned in the treatment area, we will not be able to perform the procedure.
• Unless medically necessary, please avoid taking blood thinners (fish oils, herbals, Vitamin E, Aspirin, Coumadin, Tylenol, Niacin, Ibuprofen) 48 hours prior to your procedure.
• You must be off of Retin-A, Retinol, or Retinoids, or any other exfoliant for 7 days prior to your procedure and avoid using on or around the area for 30 days after.
• Avoid alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior to your procedure.
• Getting a procedure while on your menstrual cycle can make you hypersensitive at the procedure.
• There should not be any blemishes, pimples, active cold sores, irritation of the skin of any kind, moles or other skin imperfections in or around the area of the procedure.
• Do not shape or wax your brows before the procedure. If you get your eyebrows waxed or threaded please have this done at least 48 hours prior.
• No intense exercise 24 hours prior
• No chemical peels 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after.
After Care
Please note, at the time of your appointment, all aftercare will be provided to you in your kit. It is your responsibility to follow after care instructions to receive the best possible results from your treatment.
• Wash your brows with an antibacterial soap twice a day.
• Apply your post care solution in a thin layer after washing the brows. Apply until all scabs are gone.
•Do NOT touch the area without washing hands first.
• When showering, apply a thin layer of healing solution. Do not put your face into the water or let any products run over the eyebrow area.
• DO NOT picking or scratching your brows.
• Avoid any intense exercising that causes sweating for 5 days after.
• Avoid Practicing sports
• No Swimming
• Avoid Hot Sauna, Hot Bath, or Jacuzzis
• No sun tanning or salon tanning. Absolutely No Sun, sweating, or tanning after for 2 weeks
• Avoid laser or chemical treatments or chemical peels, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic Acid on the face or neck for 4 weeks.
•Avoid botox or facial fillers for 4 weeks after.
• Performing heavy household cleaning to avoid infection.
• Smoking
• No makeup or skincare products for 5 days post
• Apply SPF 50 on your face after the first 2 weeks.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR LIP BLUSHING
Pre- CARE
Do not work out 48 hours before procedure.
NO alcohol, caffeine or stimulants 48 hours before procedure.
Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 48 hours before procedure.
Avoid Fish Oil, Primrose Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), "Hair, Skin, Nail" supplements for a minimum of 48 hours prior to procedure.
Discontinue Retin-A, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) at least 1 week prior
No chemical peels or facials 4 weeks before.
It is recommended to exfoliate your lips and use aquaphor for 4 weeks leading up to your appointment.
Must wait a minimum 3 months after lip fillers and 1 month after touch-up if you decide to get lip filler. It is possible to have poor color retention in lips that have had injections before hand.
Wait six months after lip implant and get written clearance from your surgeon.
AFTER CARE
*Please note, at the time of your appointment, all aftercare will be provided to you in your kit. It is your responsibility to follow after care instructions to receive the best possible results from your treatment.
*Immediately following the procedure, lips may feel dry, chapped, tight and tender to the touch.
Apply ointment on lips as they become dry. This should be done for at least 10 days post treatment or until scabs fall off. Do not allow lips to become dry. This may interfere with healed color. During the day if lips feel dry, apply a light layer of ointment. Make sure to dab/press onto skin, do not rub it in.
Itching is normal, DO NOT PICK! This will remove pigment color!
Nothing on the lips besides aftercare ointment.
For the first 2 hours post treatment, blot the lips with a cotton every 5-10 minutes.
Wash your face carefully avoiding the lip area for 10 days.
Drink everything through a straw until lips completely peel.
DO NOT stretch the lips. This will cause peeling and could lead to uneven lip color.
Do not bite into greasy, oily, salty or spicy foods, rather cut them up and place them into your mouth.
While eating, do not constantly wipe your lips with a napkin or keep licking your lips at this will impede the healing process.
Avoid water on the new pigmented areas as much as possible, the first 7 days. (when showering, washing face, etc. have ointment on the pigmented area to protect lips from water).
No swimming for 4 weeks.
Before brushing your teeth, seal lips with ointment first. Take a straw with you to the bathroom to retrieve water to swish with.
Do not bleach/whiten your teeth while your lips are healing (about 2 weeks).
You may apply an ice pack for 10-minute intervals for the first 48 hours. Ice may be applied every hour or so, if desired. Do not put ice directly on area.
No direct sunlight or tanning beds for 4 weeks.
You may wear lipstick, lip gloss, and chapstick after 10 days.
Sleeping slightly elevated will help prevent swelling. It’s recommended to sleep on your back on a satin pillowcase.
No smoking while lips are healing (10 days minimum).
No kissing, rubbing or friction on your newly tattooed lips until after 10 days or you may lose pigment.
Lips may be dry for 3 to 6 months depending on the bodies reaction.
Post 2 hours from the procedure, blotting the area with a cotton pad every 5-10 minutes.
After care should not applied until the next day.
For the first 7 days keep the area clean and dry from any water, or moisture.
As instructed when given after care kit, use the saline wipes once per day for the next 7 days.
After all scabs have fallen off, apply vitamin E from the after care kit onto the treated area once to twice a day. You can do this for up to a week before your next session.
DO NOT PICK the scabs. This can create serious scarring.
AVOID direct sun, salon tanning, or sun tanning during the healing process.
AVOID makeup or skin care products on the area until scabs are gone.
AVOID intense exercising or sweating for 5 days post removal.
Smoking and drinking alcohol delay the healing process.