eyebrows
pre and post care
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Please arrive at your appointment without makeup on and around the brow area.
Discontinue the use of Retinol, AHA, or BHA 4 days before your appointment.
Accutane patients are advised to not receive brow treatments (especially lamination and waxing) for at least. 6 months after last use. The risk of chemical burning or irritation is greatly increased.
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DO NOT work out the day before or the day of your appointment.
NO alcohol or caffeine intake starting 2 days before your appointment.
NO sun tanning and direct sun exposure one week prior to your appointment. (No laying out, beach trip, lake trip, pool days, etc.)
DO NOT take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen starting 2 days before your appointment.
AVOID fish oil, prenatal vitamins, nutritional shakes, “Hair, Skin, Nails” supplements starting 2 days before your appointment.
STOP Retin-A / Retinol use at least 4 weeks before your appointment.
STOP use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks before appointment.
NO Botox or filler on the forehead, temple and eye area until 2 weeks after your appointment - All Botox and Filler should be done a minimum of 1.5 months BEFORE your appointment.
NO brow waxing, tinting, or threading one week before your appointment.
AVOID Chemical Peels, Acid Peels, Microdermabrasion, Microneedling or facials starting 1 month before your appointment.
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Please arrive on time for your appointment!
Do not drink any alcohol or caffeinated beverages the day of or the day before your appointment.
Please arrive ready to lay still for 2-3 hours - dress comfy!
You may bring snacks or drinks, as long as they are decaffeinated.
You may bring headphones
Children under 14 years old are not permitted in the treatment room or waiting unattended. Since you will be unable to watch them for up to 3 hours, we ask that children are not brought with you to your appointment.
Friendly note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
Pre-care
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Keep brows completely dry for 24-48 hours. This includes swimming, saunas, and working out. Any excess moisture in this period can cause slight curling or frizz to the brow hairs.
Avoid washing your brow area or getting them wet
Do not apply makeup or further eyebrow treatments for at least 24 hours after your appointment.
Do not allow prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or heat.
Do not apply Retin-A, AHA, or exfoliate around the brow area for 72 hours on either side of the treatment.
No self-tanning products should be used on the face for one week prior and up to 48 hours after treatment.
NOTE: If any stinging or swelling occurs, apply a cold compress to soothe and seek medical advice.
BROW LAMINATION SPECIFIC:
Use a brow oil daily to keep the brows nourished & hydrated.
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DO NOT get your brows excessively wet for the first 2 weeks - when showering, have the water hit only the back of your head. No swimming. No baths. No sauna. No hot yoga/intense working out that increases sweating.
DO NOT apply makeup to your brow area for 2 weeks.
DO NOT wax your brow area for 2 weeks.
AVOID direct sun exposure for 4 weeks (wear a hat to shade brows!) Direct sunlight can cause the pigment to change color while it is healing and can also cause hyperpigmentation and scarring.
DO NOT pick at scabbing or shedding skin on your brow area.
NO facials, chemical treatments, and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.
Day 1:
Brows will be sore, may bleed or scab, and may have excess lymph fluid (clear-yellow liquid). Dab the brow dry throughout the day with clean facial tissues.
Wash your brow area before bed with a natural fragrance-free gel cleanser (such as baby soap or Cetaphil) and soap.
DO NOT wash brows with any kind of abrasive cloth, sponge, or brush. Gently emulsify cleanser and water between clean fingertips, and gently rub on the brow area. Completely rinse with water and pat dry with facial tissue.
Apply ointment with Q-tip; total amount of ointment should equal the size of one pea for BOTH brows.
Sleep on clean pillowcases each night while healing.
Day 2-7:
Gently wash brows the same way described above 1-2 times per day. We recommend a wash in the morning and a wash after working out or before bed.
Allow eyebrows to completely air dry before applying ointment.
When dry, apply a small amount of ointment with Q-tip. The amount of ointment should equal the size of one pea for BOTH brows.
Brows will begin to scab, flake, and shed. Allow this to happen! Do not pick at any scabbing or flakes.
Day 8-14:
Continue to keep brows clean and moisturized.
Flaking and shedding will be more noticeable during this time. You may notice once the scabs are shed, the skin underneath has less pigment or may appear red or pink. This is normal and expected! The color will resurface and typically needs 4-6 weeks to fully heal.
Week 6-8:
If needed, this is the ideal time to come in for a touch-up!