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Pre Care & After Care
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BEFORE CAREMicroblading normally requires multiple sessions. To achieve the best results, you will need to come back for a touch up between 6-12 weeks after the initial appointment.Be prepared for the color intensity to be significantly sharper and darker immediately after the procedure. This will subside & become softer as the skin heals. This process can take 2 weeks or more.1 month before:• Discontinue Retin-A at least 1 month prior (and avoid on eyebrow area after procedure). • Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 1 month prior (and avoid on eyebrow area after procedure).• Avoid Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion or facials for 1 month prior to procedure.2 weeks before:• Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be avoided 2 weeks prior to procedure. It takes at least 14 days to settle in the skin.• No brow waxing, tinting, or threading two weeks prior (the more natural hair growth you have, the better! It is best for me to see how your brows grow naturally. I will clean them up for you at your appointment.)1 week before:• Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.24 hours before:• NO alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before procedure! • Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen, or any other blood thinner for 24 hours before procedure.• Avoid Fish Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc), “Hair, Skin, Nail” supplements 24 hours prior to procedure.Day of your appointment:• Wash your hair! You will need to avoid getting your brows wet (aside from washing them) for the next 7-10 days, so wash your hair the day of your appointment to give you a few extra days before you need to do it again!• Makeup: Come to your appointment with or without makeup on - whatever you are most comfortable with. We will be taking before/after photos. If you normally wear brow makeup, it is helpful for me to see how you usually fill them in.• RELAX! It’s normal to be nervous. Together, we are going to create the perfect brows for you! Take a deep breath and get EXCITED!
***Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
AFTERCAREFollow the instructions below for the next 7-10 days.• In 1-2 hours following procedure (or until nothing appears on gauze), gently dab off eyebrow area with provided dry gauze to remove any lymphatic fluid.• For Microblading, wash off Magic Sealer within 4-5 hours of procedure.• Wash eyebrow area 2x daily with mild antibacterial soap, like Cetaphil GENTLY in direction of hair growth. Wash outside of shower with lukewarm water. Pat dry with clean paper towel. Follow with the provided After Care Balm (Aquaphor) (this will be enough for both brows 1 use). Use balm 2-3 times daily for 10 days.• Keep eyebrows dry (avoid them being submerged in water for too long; ex. Swimming or sauna). A quick shower or washing face is fine, just avoid the eyebrow area. Steamy hot showers will cause pores to open and scabs to soften, so avoid this! Try as best as you can to avoid shampoo / conditioner running down into brows.• No excessive sweating, tanning, direct sun exposure, waxing or threading.• No makeup, eyebrow pencil, lotion or other facial products on the eyebrows.• If necessary, use an eyebrow pencil to touch up after eyebrows heal completely.What to expect (days may vary from person-to-person):• Immediately after: shape may appear uneven due to swelling.• Day 1 – 3: eyebrows will appear darker and thick.• Day 4 – 7: eyebrows will be dry and itchy. Do not scratch, rub or pick at them. They may start to scab, crack or flake off. Eyebrows will look patchy and uneven during healing process. It is absolutely normal and crucial to leave them alone. Please DON’T PANIC.• Day 7 – 10: scabs should be all gone (some can take up to 3 weeks) Sometimes eyebrows will appear as if there is no color. The remaining color has absorbed under a new layer of skin and in the following week it will resurface as skin cells repair.• Week 3 – 4: eyebrows will appear their true color. Eyebrow might still look patchy or have an uneven shape. Some rare cases the pigment does not retain well. (in this case, please contact LadiBrows to determine if an additional touch-up is needed).• Week 4 – 6: come back for a touch up. Any small corrections can be made at this visit. ***Please Note: Effects vary on different individuals, e.g. skin types that affect the attachment of color. Most clients will need two sessions; some will only need one and some will need a third touch-up to complete the look. Failure to follow aftercare instructions may result in infections, pigment loss or discoloration.