Before Your Permanent Makeup Procedure
Permanent makeup can be daunting as there is a lot to watch out for. While the permanent makeup procedure is a safe and effective way to naturally enhance your appearance, it is an extensive treatment and will require some preparation prior to your appointment.
Before beginning, please make sure to check our eligibility quiz to see if you are a good fit for permanent makeup.
Initial Consultation
Prior to your treatment, it is important to schedule a consultation with your skin care specialist. They can help you gain a full understanding of the procedure as well as determine the most suitable treatment plan to meet all your aesthetic needs.
Preparing For Your Permanent Makeup Procedure
In advance of your treatment, your cosmetic tattoo specialist will ask you to:
- Wear sunscreen and/or avoid the sun
- Avoid any pretreatment shaving, waxing or exfoliation
- Avoid any tanning (including spray tans) several weeks prior to your permanent makeup procedure
- If you are smoker, stop smoking at least 6 weeks prior to your treatment to promote quicker healing
- Avoid taking any anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin or other medication that may cause increased bleeding
- Stay hydrated
It is very important to follow the pre-treatment care instructions detailed by your skin care professional to ensure the safety and success of your procedure.
Restrictions
- Retinol/Retin-A must be discontinued 7 days prior to procedure.
- Injections (Botox, Radiesse, JuvaDerm, Voluma, etc.) must be done at least 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after the procedure.
- Chemical peels and laser treatments may not be done within 60 days before or after the procedure.
- Sunburned or Suntanned skin is damaged skin and therefore will cause excessive bleeding.
- We are prohibited from tattooing over moles.
- Do not schedule this procedure within one week prior to a water vacation.
- Stay out of steam rooms, saunas, hot yoga, swimming pool, etc. for one week following procedure.
- Avoid working out or sweating for 1 week post procedure. Sweat will prevent pigment from healing into the skin.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine 1 day before the procedure to minimize any oozing, bleeding or swelling.
- Do not take coumadin, aspirin, ibuprofen, niacin, fish oil or vitamin E 3 days prior to the procedure.
- Please consult with your physician before stopping any prescribed medical treatments.
Learn More
If you would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to book a free permanent makeup procedure consultation. Here at Van Cleave Aesthetics, we put your experience and the highest quality procedures above all else.
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