Permanent Makeup Pre-care

​General pre-procedure advise for semi permanent makeup procedures:

• No Accutane (acne medicine) for 1 year before the procedure.
• No vitamin A/Retinol products for 1 month before the treatment.
• No Botox or lip fillers for 1 month before the treatment.
• No tanning or using artificial tanning products for at least 2 weeks.
• No facials/peels for at least 2 weeks before the treatment.
• No brow wax or tint one week before the treatment.
• No vitamin E or Fish Oil one week before the procedure. These thin the blood and may cause bleeding, swelling and poor pigment retention.
• No alcohol and caffeine 24-48 hours before the treatment. These thin the blood and may cause bleeding, swelling and poor pigment retention.
• No painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin 24-48 hours before the treatment. These medicines thin the blood and may cause bleeding, swelling and poor pigment retention (always consult with your GP before stopping taking any prescribed medicines).
• No exercise on the day of the treatment.
• Please aim to shower and wash your hair on the day of the procedure, as doing so soon after the treatment poses the risk of getting the area treated wet which may slow down the healing and result in poor pigment retention.

​Pre-procedure care

• Lips
• Eyeliner
• Eyebrows

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​Lips permanent makeup pre-procedure advice:
Please moisturise the lips at least twice a day for at least 2 days before the procedure. For 2 days before the procedure, please exfoliate your lips using a natural scrub.
If you had lip fillers done, please wait at least 4 weeks before having lips permanent makeup done. If you ever had cold sores (Herpes Simplex) on your lips, please get antiviral medication from your GP (Acyclovir) to prevent getting a post procedure outbreak.

Eyeliner permanent makeup pre-procedure advice:
If you are using lash serum, please discontinue using for AT LEAST 3 months before the procedure! Failure to do so may cause swelling, bruising, and bleeding during the procedure, and possibly pigment migration!
If you have fake lashes, these must be taken off before the procedure. Contact lenses must be taken out before the procedure.

Eyebrows permanent makeup pre-procedure advice:
If you are using brow growth serum, please discontinue using for AT LEAST 3 months before the procedure! Failure to do so may cause swelling, bruising, and bleeding during the procedure, and possibly pigment migration!
If you have oily skin, please avoid using any moisturising products on the brows area 3 days before the procedure.
With any skin type, please do not use any moisturisers on the brows area on the day of the procedure.
If you recently had Botox injections done, please allow at least 4 weeks between the services. 

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Laser Tattoo removal: Pre-care and aftercare

• Pre-care
• Aftercare

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​Laser Tattoo Removal Pre-care

• Avoid direct sunlight and use 50+ spf cream on the area to be treated for 4 weeks prior to the laser tattoo removal session
• Do not use fake tan products for 4 weeks prior to the laser removal treatment
• Do not shave, wax, exfoliate, or do any other skin irritation treatments on the area to be treated for 1 week prior to the treatment
• It is highly advisable to use cold pack on the treated area for 10 minutes once every hour after your laser removal session. Thus it is important that you plan your day after the treatment so you are able to access and use the cold pack every hour.
• Please follow the precare advice and always use spf 30 or more on your tattoos for at least 4 weeks before your removal session

Laser Tattoo Removal Aftercare
On the day after your treatment:

• Apply a cold pack for 10-15 minutes every hour on the treated area

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For the first 3 days after you laser tattoo removal session:

• Keep the treated area clean and dry
• Avoid heat, hot water (no steam rooms, saunas, long hot showers, baths),heavy sweating, swimming, and direct sun exposure 
• Stay well hydrated
• Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking

​For a few weeks after your treatment:

• If you have got scabbing or blisters, don’t pick the scabs or pop the blisters as this may lead to scarring and infection
• If the treated area starts oozing yellow liquid seeks medical attention as this may be a skin infection
• Avoid direct sunlight and use spf 50 on the treated area to prevent skin pigmentation issues

Laser Carbon Peel Pre-care and aftercare

• Pre-care
• Aftercare

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​Laser Tattoo Removal Pre-care
​Avoid Using:

• For the five days prior to your procedure avoid using on your face Retinoids, such as Retin-A, Vitamin C, Glycolic acids, and any type of strong cream that could interfere with your treatment.
• Avoid getting skin treatments at least two weeks prior to your session; these includes microdermabrasion and any type of professional or home exfoliation, Botox, Fillers, etc.
• Also, if you are taking photo-sensitizing antibiotics, make sure you have taken your last dose at least 7 days prior to your laser treatment.
• Use Sun Protection: wearing sun protection or avoiding direct sun exposure is extremely important for 4 weeks, before your laser carbon peel appointment.

Carbon Laser Peel Aftercare
​After a treatment, the treated area of skin may feel a little warm afterward, and there may be some slight redness. If the treatment was used to target pigmentation, the pigment may appear darker for awhile, and may feel like a slight sunburn for about an hour after the procedure. Other common side effects may include swelling of the skin, redness, and sensitivity. To reduce your chances of experiencing these side effects or to help them disappear, here are some tips for carbon laser peel aftercare.

• Avoid Active Ingredients and Chemicals Before and After
• Avoid any products that contain alpha hydroxy acids, retinol, and glycolic acid for 1 week after your laser peel because these can irritate your skin.
• Avoid Exfoliation for 1 week
• Avoid Heavy Exercising for a few days
• Avoid jacuzzi, steam, rooms and, saunas for a few days after the treatment