brow Preparation:

• Do not work out 24 hours before appointment
• No alcohol or caffeine 48 hours before appointment (this can increase the chances of swelling, bruising, and bleeding).
• Avoid Sun and Tanning 7 days prior to appointment.
• Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, or Ibuprofen 48 hours before appointment
• Discontinue Retain-A at least 4 weeks prior to appointment.
• Refrain from using any AHA products close to the brows for 2 weeks before appointment.
• Botox and Filler near temple, forehead, and eye area should be avoided 1 month prior to appointment.
• No brow waxing, tinting, or threading at least 1 week prior to appointment ( the more natural growth you have the better!)
• Avoid Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, & facials 4 weeks prior to appointment.

* Please be aware that you will be more sensitive to pain during your menstrual cycle.

• Keep the brow area clean using  a natural & fragrance free cleanser ( ie. Cetaphil) and water. Hands must be freshly clean.  Avoid the use of abrasive washcloths or sponges.
• Allow your brows to dry fully before applying after care ointment. Apply with a q-tip for the prescribed amount of days.
• DO NOT scratch, pick, or rub the treated area. Allow the skin to naturally fall off where necessary. *picking can cause scarring and pigment loss!
• COMPLETELY avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for 4 weeks. Direct sunlight not only can change the colour, but can also cause hyperpigmentation and scarring.
• Avoid the pool, sauna, steam rooms. hot tubs, and overly hot baths/ showers for 3 weeks.
• Avoid heavy sweating for a full 10 days, any activities resulting in sweating through or on the brows will expel pigment from the dermis and can produce poor results.
• Avoid sleeping on your face/ brows for 10 days.
• NO makeup or skincare on treated area for 2 weeks
• NO botox for 4 weeks ( best to wait until after touch up is fully healed)
• Once area is healed ( usually 10 days) consider using sunblock to minimize fading.
• Avoid Retin-A, Chemical Peels, & Microdermabrasion around the brow area once healed.