How should I prepare for this procedure?

  • You must be at least 18 years of age (CA State law).
  • You must not have a sunburn or use a tanning bed prior to and after any procedures.
  • You must be off Retin-A or other retinoids at least 2 weeks prior to all procedures if they cause your skin to be sensitive. Clients must be off Accutane for at least 6 months to one year prior to all procedures.
  • Check with your physician if you have any medical issues that will require prior approval, such as diabetes, hepatitis, heart problems, or have had precancerous skin lesions, eczema or psoriasis.
  • Avoid any alcohol 48 hours prior to all procedures as well as any other strong stimulants.
  • Do not take any aspirin or Ibuprofen before or immediately after the procedure as it may promote bleeding. Try to also avoid taking the following supplements a few days prior to all procedures unless medically needed: niacin, vitamin E, gingko biloba, St. John’s Wort, and evening primrose oil. Tylenol or other non-aspirin pain relievers may be taken 1 hour before your appointment.
  • Any tweezing, waxing, lash tinting, brow tinting, or eyelash perming should be done no sooner than 48 hours before the procedure that will affect the area; electrolysis no less than 5 days before.
  • If getting an eyeliner procedure and you wear contact lenses, please bring your eyeglasses with you if you need them to see.
  • Anyone with a history of cold sores or fever blisters requesting a lip color procedure are advised to contact their doctor for anti-viral medication to minimize the occurrence of an outbreak. If you have any condition that requires you to take antibiotics prior to going to the dentist, please also consult your doctor about doing the same prior to all tattoo procedures. Many physicians prescribe 12 capsules of 500mg Valtrex taken 2 times a day, two days before a lip procedure and four days after, or as prescribed. Lysine supplements can also be helpful in both preventing and minimizing outbreaks.
  • Be prepared for the color intensity of your procedure to be significantly darker, larger, and/or brighter for the first few days. Also since delicate or sensitive skin may swell slightly or redden, come clients feel it best not to make any social plans for a day or two following any procedure.
  • Understand that at least one touch-up visit is required before it can be determined that your work is complete; depending on the procedure, touch-ups are generally scheduled at 2 to 6 week intervals.
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