PRE + POST CARE FOR PERmANENT MAKEUP

Important Permanent Makeup Information

If you have had permanent makeup in the past we suggest setting up a complimentary consult to determine whether work can be done or if removal is recommended first. 

We always suggest arriving without makeup on and washing your hair the night before or morning of your scheduled appointment. Below are some important things to follow in preparation for your permanent makeup procedure.

3 Days prior to your procedure discontinue use of:

  • Blood thinners (unless otherwise advised by doctor)

  • Aspirin 

  • Alcohol consumption 

  • Fish oil supplements 

  • Retinol or face creams containing retinol 

  • AHA’s / BHA’s and acidic skincare products 

  • Avoid sun exposure 

IMPORTANT PRE-CARE INFO for eyes and lips only 

Eyeliner:

  • Discontinue the use of all lash growth serums 1 week before your appointment. 

  • If you have eye sensitivities or allergies please let skinlab know ahead of time to make sure you are still a good candidate. Please arrive with no eye makeup to your scheduled appointment. 

 

Lips:

  • Exfoliate lips every other day for 1 week leading up to your appointment. 

  • Apply Vaseline or Aquaphor on lips 24 hours before scheduled appointment and drink water to stay hydrated before lip tattooing. 

  • If you are prone to getting cold sores it is HIGHLY advised you medicate 4 days before and 6 days after a lip procedure. If for some reason you do not follow this instruction and a cold sore does come out, you may lose color in that area, leaving the cosmetic tattoo blotchy. An anti-viral medication is recommended.  If you'd rather go the natural route, order the supplement L-lysine. 

IMPORTANT Post Care INFO FOR BROWS AND LIPS

Brows:

Days 1-2

  • Use clean hands and a damp cotton swab to gently wipe brows every 2-3 hours. Gently pat dry if brows feel damp.

Days 3-7 Morning and Evening

  • Wash your hands with an antibacterial soap. Then take a pea size amount of aftercare cleanser, lather with water , and gently cleanse both brows for 10 seconds. Gently pat dry. Then apply a small amount of aftercare ointment with a swab.

Days 8-14

  • Continue use of aftercare ointment only.

  • Follow up session 6-8 weeks.

Important info:

  • Keep brows DRY aside from aftercare instructions.

  • Baths are recommended for first week.

  • Do not steam, swim, sweat for 10 days.

  • Do not expose brows to direct sunlight for 4 weeks.

  • Do not pick or scratch your brows!

 

Lips:

Day 1

  • Directly after treatment please blot your lips gently for the first hour with a clean gauze to remove any lymph from the surface. Apply a THIN layer of the aftercare provided to keep your lips hydrated.

Days 2-3

  • Gently cleanse your lips in the morning and evening with aftercare soap. PAT DRY. Apply aftercare OINTMENT. *Remember after eating to rinse and pat lips dry* (apply ointment up to 5x daily).

Important info:

  • No application of any lip makeup for 1 week other than the healing balm that is given to you.

  • No scratching, picking or licking of dry skin or flakiness.

  • No super spicy foods during the first 24 hours.

  • No foreign body fluids in or around the lips for 5 days.

  • No activities that will cause extreme sweating for 5 days.

  • No swimming pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water for 5 days.

  • No UV exposure (including tanning booths) for 5 days.

  • No lip fillers 5 weeks pre or post lip blush.

  • Follow up session 4-5 weeks.