FAQs
What is permanent cosmetics?
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Permanent Cosmetics is a technique that involves implanting cosmetic pigment into the skin, with a variety of different tools. Microblading and powder brows use different techniques, but it is all tattooing.
How long are the procedures?
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New procedures take about 2-3 hours to complete. Touchups are usually shorter, around 1.5 hours. Plan your day accordingly!
Is it truly permanent?
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These procedures do require touchups! After your initial procedure, we highly recommend a touchup 6-8 weeks later. After that, you will probably want to come back within 1-1.5 years, to redeposit pigment or to change the shape if you desire.
What should I be aware of beforehand?
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It is recommended to reduce sun exposure 30 days prior to your appointment and 30 days after.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine the day of & the day prior to the procedure, this will minimize any oozing, bleeding, or swelling after the procedure.
Botox should not be performed 3 weeks before or 3 weeks after the procedure.
You must be off Accutane for 1 year prior to any procedure.
If you bleach your eyebrows it is recommended not to have this procedure done any time afterwards. The chemicals WILL bleach the hair & the pigment as well.
If you have undergone laser removal of the eyebrows, please note that there is now more scar tissue, which can cause the pigment to fade prematurely or look blurry. There is also a chance that the pigment will not take at all.
If there are any blemishes, pimples, active cold sores, irritation of the skin of any kind, bruises or other skin imperfections IN or AROUND the area of the procedure, we will not perform the procedure until the blemish or area of concern are completely healed.
If you get your eyebrows waxed or tinted, please have this done at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled procedure. It is recommended to wait at least 10 days post-procedure to have them waxed & 30 days post-procedure to have them tinted.
Please feel free to come to your appointment with your eyebrows penciled the way you like them. You may even bring your colored pencil of choice.
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What is should I be aware of afterwards?
For the first 7 days, CLEAN 2-4 TIMES DAILY
Clean with water and pat with paper towel or gauze. Apply Aquaphor often to keep moisturized.
Avoid the gym, sauna, sweating, chlorine, and prolonged sun exposure.
Change your pillow case the first 2 nights.
Avoid blood thinners such as: alcoholic beverages, aspirin, Vitamin E, and Fish oil, as these affect healing.
Avoid wearing makeup on the tattooed area, until healed.
DO NOT PICK OR PEEL, as this will result in color loss or scarring.
For eyeliner avoid contacts for the first 3 days to allow for the least amount of irritation.