Pre-care

• Hydrate well, and eat a full meal prior to your appointment.

• Change your sheets and pillowcases prior to your appointment. You want a clean surface to sleep on!

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and blood thinning medications for 24 hours.

• Avoid tweezing or waxing for 2 weeks.

• Avoid excessive sun exposure and artificial tanning for 2 weeks.

• Avoid Retinols & chemical exfoliants, for 30 days.

• Avoid Fillers & Botox for 30 days.

• MUST be off Accutane for 6+ months.

• If you are prone to cold sores - obtain an Antiviral Medication from your physician prior to your appointment.

• Consult your physician as needed.

• Ask me as many questions as you need to make sure you are confident in your decision. ‪‪❤︎‬

aftercare

• Day 1: 30 minutes after you leave please begin using a clean wet cotton pad (or paper towel) to gently dab the area clear of any fluids. Let air dry or fan with clean hands. Continue to do so every 1-2 hours as needed until bedtime.

• Days 2-10: With Clean hands, gently cleanse the treated area with a fragrance-free soap, and let the area dry completely before placing a rice-sized amount of aftercare balm using a clean cotton swab. This does not apply to areas that have been bandaged.

• If the area is bandaged, wait 2-3 days before removing it. You may shower with it on. Once removed, begin cleansing and moisturizing daily, waiting for it to dry completely before applying aftercare balm. If, for some reason, the bandage has lifted enough to allow air or moisture in, remove the bandage and clean the area immediately.

• Cleanse and moisturize morning and night for days 1-7. Days 8-14 moisturize once per day.

• IF YOU HAVE OILY SKIN: Cleanse morning and night but moisturize only once per day for days 1-7. Days 8-14 you do not need to moisturize.

• Do not rub, scratch or pick at the area as it heals. This can cause the pigment to be prematurely pulled from the skin.

• Do not sleep on your face or rub the area in your sleep. Set up pillows as needed to help keep you on your back.

• Avoid makeup on or around the area for 10 days.

• Avoid activities that may make you sweat: Exercise, sauna, hot tub, etc. Do not fully submerse the area while it is healing.

• Avoid excess sun exposure or tanning. As a good rule of thumb, you should protect your skin with SPF for the remainder of your lifetime. This will help to reduce fading, discoloration, and even the possibility of skin cancer!

• Avoid facial treatments and cosmetic procedures for 30 days.

• Please feel free to reach out to me with any and all questions you may have! ❤︎‬