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.
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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.
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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.