Pre-Care instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessive bleeding during the procedure will dilute the pigment color and lead to poor healed results. Pigment when mixed with blood will change the color result, appearing more ashy/cool/purple.

1. Do not work out 48 hours before the procedure. The body can burn for up to 36 hours after a work-
out and body heat expands the pores making it harder to retain the pigment.

2. No alcohol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, or Pepto-Bismol 48 hours before the treatment. They may cause thinning of the blood.

3. No caffeine the day of the treatment - It may make you jittery. Although caffeine is not a blood thinner, it will increase blood pressure which can then cause more bleeding.

4. Avoid sun and tanning on the face 2 weeks prior to the procedure. We cannot work on compromised skin.

5. Avoid fish oil, prenatal vitamins, nutritional shakes, and “Hair-Skin-Nails” supplements – They can
increase bleeding time or thin the blood.

6. Discontinue Retin-A, Chemical & Laser peels, Microdermabrasion, Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), and any chemical exfoliants or “brightening” skincare at least 6 weeks prior to procedure. (Once brows are healed, avoid use of these products near the eyebrows for prevention of premature fading.)

7. Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be done 3 weeks prior or 2 months after the procedure. Symmetry can be hard to balance with too recent of Botox.

8. No waxing, tinting, or threading 1 week prior to the procedure. The more natural hair you have the
better. Also, waxing may cause a breakout.

9. PLEASE NOTE: One may be more sensitive during their menstrual cycle!

10. Clients who smoke cigarettes skin have delayed wound healing and accelerated.
Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide, which displaces the oxygen in your skin, and nicotine, which reduces blood flow, leaving skin dry and discolored. Cigarette smoking also depletes many nutrients, including vitamin C, which helps protect and repair skin damage.

Temporary side-effects from micro-blading to be expected are slight puffiness, redness, and tenderness of the treated area. Potential adverse reactions to micro-blading and/or permanent makeup, though rare may occur and are not limited to: severe redness, swelling, puffiness, bruising, dry patches, tenderness, flakiness, infection, fever, rash, skin abnormality, scarring, permanent disfigurement, and death. If you see signs of infection such as persistent increased redness or swelling, fever, drainage, or oozing, contact your doctor immediately. And report to SNHD Special Programs (702) 759-0677.