Pre-care & aftercare.

• Avoid booking on your menstrual cycle if possible, as it can increase your pain.
• The brows or lips must be free of all irritation, including eczema, pimples, bruises, open wounds, or psoriasis.
• Reschedule if you are sick with a cold, flu, or a viral or bacterial infection.

4 weeks prior

• Botox and fillers must be done at least 4 weeks before or after your appointment.
• Discontinue Glycolics, Retin-A, or Retinol products.
• No anti-aging or anti-acne products.
• No surgery of any kind.

1 to 2 weeks prior

• Avoid sun and tanning beds.
• No facials or chemical peels within 2 weeks.
• Avoid waxing or tinting within 1 week.
• Exfoliate the area to prep your skin for the procedure.

48 to 72 hours prior

• Avoid blood thinners such as ibuprofen, aspirin, Aleve, NSAIDs, vitamin E, fish oil, or vitamins, unless medically necessary.
• Avoid smoking any substances for 48 hours prior.
• Hydrate with water.

24 hours prior

• Avoid alcohol and caffeine. This prevents excess bleeding and oozing and minimizes swelling during the procedure.

On the day of your appointment

• Feel free to wear your makeup to show the color and shape you like. We provide thorough mapping and measurements to create the perfect brow shape for your face.
• Wear comfortable clothing and eat something small beforehand.
• You may bring a blanket to drape over yourself during the procedure to stay warm.

First day

• Remove excess lymph fluid from your brows with a clean tissue or cotton round.
• Gently clean your brows with the provided cleanser (blot and wipe), then apply ointment with a clean Q-tip or your fingertips 2 to 3 times a day.

Daily care

• Do not splash water on your brows.
• Wet a cotton round with the provided cleanser and very lightly wipe your brows, then apply ointment with a clean Q-tip or fingertips 2 times a day, until they have completely peeled (about 7 to 12 days).
• Flaking, scabbing, and itching in the first 4 to 12 days is normal as the skin heals.
• Do not rub, touch, scratch, or remove the scabs, to avoid pigment loss, infection, or scarring.
• In the shower, use the provided visor to keep your brows dry.

Avoid for 2 weeks

• No exercising until brows are completely healed, to avoid sweating.
• Avoid Retin-A, AHA, glycolic acids, exfoliants, and anti-aging products on the treated area.
• No sunlight or tanning beds.
• No waxing, peeling, or laser hair removal around the treated area.
• No hot tubs, sauna, pools, or the sea during the entire healing process.
• No brow makeup while healing.
• No facial treatments until brows are completely healed.

Once healed, care for your brows with a moisturizer that includes SPF.

What to expect while healing

Day 1 to 3

Brows look darker, thicker, and sensitive from swelling. Color softens over the next week.

Day 4 to 7

Brows begin to scab and flake. Do not panic.

Day 8 to 14

Brows have completely flaked and color looks light.

Day 15 to 35

Color resurfaces and darkens. At this point you can decide whether to add or change anything.

• Exfoliate and moisturize your lips with a lip scrub and Aquaphor 3 to 5 days before the procedure.
• Avoid fish oil, Advil, vitamin E, or any other blood-thinning medication for at least 1 week.
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol 2 to 3 days prior.
• If you have had lip filler, wait a minimum of 4 weeks before lip blush.
• Hydrate with water.
• Wear comfortable clothing and eat something small beforehand.
• You may bring a blanket to drape over yourself during the procedure to stay warm.

Daily care

• Apply light pressure with a clean tissue to remove any lymph.
• Apply ointment several times a day. Keep your lips moist at all times.
• No kissing, rubbing, or friction on the treated area.
• Avoid oily, spicy, and heavily seasoned foods, and drink through a straw. After every meal, gently rinse your lips with water, pat dry, then re-apply ointment.
• Do not pick or rub your lips. Let the peeling happen naturally and keep your lips moist.

Avoid for 14 days after treatment

• Increased sweating.
• Sports and strenuous activity.
• Smoking.
• Swimming.
• Hot sauna, hot baths, or Jacuzzi.
• Sun tanning or salon tanning.
• Exposure to UV or UVA rays or chemicals.
• Any laser or chemical treatments or peels, and any creams containing Retin-A or glycolic acid on the treated area.
• Picking, peeling, or scratching the treated area.
• Drinking alcohol in excess, as it can slow healing.
• Makeup on the treated area until completely healed.

What to expect while healing

Day 1

Swelling, tenderness, and high color intensity. Do not panic, this is normal and will subside.

Day 2

Less swelling, more tenderness, and a lot of dryness. Do not touch your lips. Apply the ointment.

Day 3 to 7

Lips begin and finish peeling, and color lightens by 30 to 50 percent. Let it happen naturally and keep your lips moist.

Week 2

Peeling is done and color looks light. You may return to normal routines. Lips keep healing for up to 6 weeks, with more color surfacing each week. Keep them moist.

Week 6 to 8

Your lips are healed. Add some lip gloss and go. In most cases it takes two treatments to complete the transformation.

• Avoid Glycolics, Retin-A, or Retinol products 4 weeks prior.
• Avoid Botox 4 weeks prior.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine 24 to 48 hours prior.
• Avoid perming or tinting your lashes 1 week prior.
• Ensure lash extensions have been completely removed.
• Avoid tanning for 2 weeks prior, and do not arrive with a sunburned face.
• Avoid facials or peels 2 weeks prior.
• Avoid working out the day of the procedure. Excess oil in the skin can prevent the pigment from retaining.
• Try to get a good night of sleep before your treatment.
• Hydrate with water.
• Wear comfortable clothing and eat something small beforehand.
• You may bring a blanket to drape over yourself during the procedure to stay warm.

• Do not pick, rub, or peel off scabs, to avoid bald spots, scars, or infection.
• Do not let the area dry out completely, since that can cause scabbing and cracking of the skin.
• Keep your hair away from your face.
• No makeup on the treated area for 7 to 10 days.
• Do not use mascara until the outer healing is complete.
• Avoid sleeping on your face, and use a fresh pillowcase.
• Avoid swimming, sauna, and hot tubs for the first 7 to 10 days.
• Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.
• Do not wear contact lenses for at least 24 hours.
• Do not dye, perm, or use an eyelash curler for 2 weeks.
• Your eyes will be puffy and swollen for a few days and may feel dry or irritated.
• No lash serums or growth stimulators. They can cause pigment migration.

Skin and hair prep

• Moisturize: apply an unscented lotion daily for at least 7 days before your appointment to prevent a dry scalp.
• Hair trimming: cut or trim your hair with clippers to a short length the night before, but do not razor-shave down to the skin.
• No products on treatment day: wash your scalp thoroughly the night before, and do not apply any oils, lotions, hair fibers, or concealers the morning of your procedure.

Health and lifestyle

• Avoid thinners: stay off NSAIDs, fish oil, caffeine, and alcohol to minimize bleeding and help pigment retention.
• Hydrate and eat: drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your visit, and eat a solid meal before you arrive.
• Keep your scalp out of direct sunlight and tanning beds for at least 1 to 2 weeks.

First 48 hours, avoid

• Touching, showering, or shaving the scalp.
• Any activity that causes excessive sweating.
• Using moisturizer or shampoo.
• Direct sunlight.
• Swimming, sauna, or the steam room (14 days).
• Razor shaving (10 days).

3 days after, resume normal activity

• Wash your head gently with cold water and gentle soap.
• Apply moisturizer 2 to 3 times a day to prevent dryness and flaky skin.
• Avoid growing your hair too long. If you need to shave your head, use an electric shaver only (Remington R5 or similar).
• No wet shaving or razor shaving for 10 days.