BEFORE CARE
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Avoid alcohol and caffeine at least 24 hours before the procedure.
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Avoid Advil, Aspirin and Ibuprofen at least 48 hours before the procedure.
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Do not take fish oil or vitamin E one week prior from appointment. (natural blood thinners)
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Discontinue retinol/vitamin A one month prior to appointment.
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Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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No waxing or tinting at least 3 days before appointment.
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Avoid exercising day of appointment as it will open up pores.
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Avoid tanning two weeks prior.
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Avoid facials/peels one month prior.
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Other contraindications include undergoing chemotherapy, on accutane within 6 months, had an organ transplant, viral infections, (diseases) epilepsy.
AFTERCARE
The day of the treatment: Absorb
Gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every 5-10 minutes for the remainder of the day until oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid will prevent build up.
DAY 1-7 WASH
Wash daily to remove bacteria and dead skin. Don't worry, this does not remove the pigment.
Gently wash your eyebrows with an antibacterial soap like Dial, Cetaphil, or Neutragena and cleanse for 10 seconds twice a day for one week.
Pat dry with a tissue or paper towel and apply a rice grain amount of aquaphor or A&D ointment with a Q-tip once a day for one week.