Things to know before scheduling your permanent cosmetic makeup procedure:

You are not a candidate for permanent cosmetics if you are:

  • Uncontrolled Diabetic
  • Pregnant
  • Or, nursing a baby. 

Prescription medications & allergic reactions

Prescription Medications: If you are under the care of a physician and taking prescribed medications, you should check with your doctor regarding interactions.

Allergic Reactions may become noticeable in as little as 3 days after pigment has been administered. Testing is offered but not mandatory, as the test is only a precaution and is in no way a guarantee against an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions may even develop over time. Here’s the good news! Allergic reactions are very rare.

There’s certain herbs that can also INCREASE bleeding and swelling including, but not limited to: Passion Flower, Kava, Chamomile, Melatonin, St John’s Wort, Valerian, Willow Bark and Hops. Some herbs may increase or decrease the actions of other herbs or prescription medications.

pLAN FOR YOUR COSMETIC PROCEDURE

48 Hours Prior To Your Procedure - Discontinue the following:

ALCOHOL should be avoided 48 hours prior to the procedure. DO NOT discontinue medication prescribed by your physician without consulting them first. Otherwise, at least 48 hours prior to the procedure, you should avoid taking the following:

Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Naproxen, Aspirin, Fish Oils, Vitamin E, Blood Thinners (consult your physician).

THINGS TO BUY:

  • Ice Packs
  • Q-Tips
  • Makeup remover wipes
  • New Cosmetics
  • Sunglasses

bEFORE YOUR PERMANENT COSMETIC tATTOO PROCEDURE:

Before Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo Eyebrow Procedure: Do not wax, dye or tweeze the brows 2 days prior to the procedure; Electrolysis should not be done a week prior to the procedure.

Before Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo Eyeliner Procedure:

Do not use eyelash curler the day of the procedure;
Do not dye or perm lashes for 2 days prior;
Do not wear contact lens during the procedure or 24 hours after;
Bring sunglasses to wear home. Eyes will be light sensitive.


***If you have had any type of eye surgery, consult the physician on the advised timeframe before having a permanent eyeliner procedure.***

what to expect on the day of your schedule permanent cosmetic tattoo makeup procedure:

At the beginning of our meeting, before photos will be taken of the procedure area(s). You will be asked to complete paperwork that consists of Client Medical History and Client Consent forms for your file. Also, don’t forget to bring your driver’s license / photo id. The procedure will not be performed if you do not have a driver’s license / photo id. The identification verifies a person is at least 18 years of age and is a requirement of the State of Texas to receive a tattoo.

Once the preliminary paperwork is done, THEN THE FUN BEGINS!  We'll discuss YOUR image, preferences, personal needs, colors and shapes. Our goal is to serve you and help you enhance your natural beauty.

If you have photos bring them with you. Bring your favorite colored powder, pencil or liquid makeup. We will look at them and ensure it’s the proper color for your procedure. DON’T WORRY, JUST RELAX AND KNOW WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

TOPICAL ANESTHETICS: Twenty five to thirty minutes prior to the procedure, a topical anesthetic will be applied. During the numbing process, just lay back and relax. Once the procedure is started, additional topical will be applied as needed to help control discomfort. Although every person's pain tolerance is different, almost every client agrees that the procedures are much more tolerable than originally anticipated.
 
PAIN, ANXIETY AND OTHER MEDICATIONS: You may ask your doctor if there are medications that you can take, such as Benedryl, Tylenol, Zanax or Valium prior to this procedure to help you relax or control discomfort If you feel you need to.

Also, please refrain from taking alcohol or any medications that thin the blood such as aspirin. However, do not discontinue any prescriptions without your doctors’ approval first.

Sterilization Safety Is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US

YOUR SAFETY: We CAREFULLY follow sterilization guidelines to help eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination. Universal Precautions are practiced in order to minimize potential infectious risks for the clients and technicians. Strict sanitation and sterilization guidelines are followed by cleansing surfaces with a viricidal/germicidal agents before and after each procedure. New disposable gloves, sterile disposable needles, tubing and pen parts are used for each client. Following each procedure, disposable parts are inserted into properly labeled biohazard containers. 

before and after care:

General rules for all procedures:
•  No sun or tanning prior to procedure or after!!
•  Avoid rapid exfoliants on area to be tattooed. (Retin-A, glycolic acid).
•  No electrolysis in the area of the procedure.
•  If you decide to self medicate with Benadryl or a relaxant prior to a procedure, you must have a ride home. This may impair your driving. We  will not give clients any medications.
•  Do not take aspirin, niacin, vitamin E, ibuprofen unless medically needed 48 hours prior to a procedure.
•  Avoid alcohol or caffeine prior to procedure.
•  Avoid direct shower water on treated area.
•  Avoid extreme exercise immediately prior to a procedure or directly after. No pools until healed!
•  Please allow time for all procedure(s) to heal before going on vacation, or any special events.
•  Only touch the treated areas with squeaky clean hands or q-tip. A must!
•  Clean(new) makeup can be worn 72 hours after procedure.
•  Swelling is normal for all procedures. Apply ice 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off.
•  Dry skin or itching, tenderness to treated area is normal! These symptoms will dissipate.

Eyeliner:
  1. Do not wear your contact lenses. Bring your glasses. Clean contacts can be worn 72 hours after the application of eyeliner. Please buy a new tube of mascara to use after all eyeliner applications.
  2. Do not use oily makeup remover or baby oil, mineral oil or heavy creams. Especially glycolic. Use non-oily makeup remover pads.
  3. Eyelash tinting or eyelash perming must be done 72 hours prior to procedure and may be done 2 weeks following the procedure.
  4. DO NOT RUB, SCRATCH OR PICK AT YOUR EYELINERS! Let any residual pigment come off naturally.
 
Eyebrows:
  1. Bring your favorite eyebrow pencil. Please come to appointment with out makeup unless you have a specific style you desire.
  2. Eyelash tinting or eyelash perming must be done 72 hours prior to procedure and may be done 2 weeks following the procedure.
  3. Apply Baccitracin or Neosporin sparingly for initial two days after procedure. 
  4. DO NOT RUB, SCRATCH OR PICK AT YOUR EYEBROWS! Let any residual pigment come off naturally.

Lips:
  1. If you have ever had a fever blister, cold sore you MUST get a prescription for Zovirax, Valtrax or other prescribed medication from your doctor or dentist. This must be taken in ORAL form, not cream. You must pre-medicate with an anti-viral 3 days prior and 5 days post procedure.
  2. Lips are a muscle with out hair follicles or pores. If a client has a lot of scar tissue in lips the results may be weak in color intensity. A lip stick look can not be achieved with lip tattooing. However, a beautiful natural shade is a realistic goal!!!
  3. Lips heal in 3 stages- too bright, then too light, and then true colors return in 3-4 weeks.
  4. Avoid oily, salty or spicy food after the procedure.
  5. Do not rub the area. Avoid any friction to the lip area.
  6. Apply Baccitracin or Neosporin sparingly for initial two days after procedure. A small amount twice a day just to keep area moist. If an allergic reaction occurs please notify us and also see a doctor.
  7. DO NOT RUB, SCRATCH OR PICK AT YOUR LIPS! Let any residual pigment come off naturally.



*** The color will fade and may become blotchy within the first few weeks. The color will fully develop in 4 – 6 weeks.

And once more, DO NOT RUB, SCRATCH OR PICK AT THE TREATED AREA. Let any residual pigment come off naturally.