INSTRUCTIONS FOR LASH APPOINTMENTS
Before
Please arrive at your appointment makeup free
No coffee for 6 hrs before session (coffee often makes the eyelids flutter during application making it difficult to attach extensions)
No contact lenses (please remove lenses during appointment and bring glasses if necessary)
During
Your initial full set appointment will be 2.5 hrs
Cell phones are requested to be placed on silent
After
Avoid getting your lashes wet for 24hrs. ( body showers are recommended to be kept short)
Avoid any oil around your eye area and switch to an oil free makeup remover. These are easily found at the drugstore and should say “oil-free”
Maintenance refills are required every 2 weeks and take 45 minutes per session
For an in-depth consultation please call 516.277.1857
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NANO BROW AND LIP BLUSH
Before Procedure
No tea, coffee or caffeine the morning of
No alcohol consumption within 24hrs of the procedure
No blood-thinning medication. Aspirin, niacin, vitamin E, Excedrin or Ibuprofen within 24hrs of the procedure
These may cause excessive bleeding and affect the results of the procedure
If you are on blood-thinning medication such as Coumadin or Heparin, you must get written notice from your physician
Check with your doctor about stopping medications for 24hrs before procedure to avoid bleeding
Do not come in with a tan or sunburned face
Do not use any form of skin thinner, including Vitamin A, Retin A, Retinol, Glycolic acids, exfoliation etc.
Avoid coming in during your menstrual cycle as you may be hyper sensitive
You will not be able to tattoo over any blemishes, sores and more in or around the brow area
Do not wax or tint your brows for at least 7 days prior to your procedure date
Do not get Botox on the upper half of your face within 30 days of your procedure date
You must be fully healed from facial plastic surgery before getting semi-permanent makeup
Brow Lift and Eyelid Surgery clients must wait 6 months after their surgery for Nano Brows
After Procedure
Do not let any lotion, water, soap or makeup touch your eyebrow area for the first seven days after your procedure.
Apply coconut oil or post care ointment to the area of the procedure using clean q-tips three to four times a day for at least seven days.
This helps to keep the area clean and aid the healing process.
Avoid putting makeup on the brow area as it heals at least for one complete week
Avoid eyebrow area when washing the face and keep your face away from the shower head when bathing
Itching and flaking may appear during the first seven days of post procedure. Do not pick or touch the scabbing. Proper aftercare and ointment application has been known to help the scabbing heal quickly, if it bothers you apply ointment.
The following should be avoided within 14 days post procedure:
excessive sweating, splash sports, swimming
Hot sauna, hot tub or jacuzzi
Sun tanning or salon tanning
UV and UV a rays or chemicals that have been known to cause premature fading or change in color
Any laser, chemical treatments or peels
Products containing Retin A or glycolic acid on the face and neck
Picking, peeling or scratching the site of the procedure to avoid scarring or removal of pigment
Performing tasks related to heavy household cleaning such as garbage or basement cleaning where there is a lot of airborne debris
Drinking alcohol in excess as may lead to slow healing of wounds
Driving an open-air vehicle such as convertibles boats bicycles or motorcycles
Touching of the eyebrow area except when rinsing and applying the post care cream with a cotton swab
While normal symptoms can often worry clients after the procedure, if any unexpected problems occur do not hesitate to contact your technician
Contact a physician at any signs or symptoms develop such as the following:
Fever slash elevated body temperature
Redness, swelling or tenderness at the site for a prolonged period after the procedure
Red streaks going from the procedure site toward the heart red line
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MICRONEEDLING
Before Treatment
• No use of Accutane/Isotretinoin within the last 6 months
• Avoid retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, hydroquinone, sunburn, and benzoyl peroxide 3
days (72 hours) prior to your microneedling procedure
• No IPL/Laser procedures 7 days prior to treatment.
• No waxing, depilatory creams (i.e. Nair, etc.), or electrolysis treatments 7 days prior to treatment.
• No shaving on the day of the procedure, please do this at least 24 hours prior.
• No significant changes in the skin including breakdown of skin, excess dryness, or sunburn.
• Please make sure your skin is clean, without lotion, oil, makeup, deodorant, powder, perfume or
sunscreen.
• If you have a history of cold sores, please notify us before your treatment so we can
prescribe antiviral agents for you to start taking prior to the day of your treatment
Day of Treatment Instructions
• Please omit lotions, creams, make up or deodorant in the area to be treated
• Arrive for your appointment with clean, washed skin
• Inform your provider of any changes in medical history, and of all medications you are taking
After Treatment
There may be some bleeding during the treatment which is temporary. There may be some mild
discomfort during the procedure, and we use an anesthetic cream to provide relief. There may be
some residual numbness which will resolve over 3-4 hours.
Immediately after your micro-needling procedure, we will apply moisturizer and/or sunscreen
topically. Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. When exposed to sun,
always use sunscreen SPF 30 or above. Do not have prolonged, direct sun exposure for at least 10
days after your treatment.
Do not use anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil for pain relief. In the
rare event you experience pain that necessitates relief, please use Tylenol for any residual
discomfort. These anti-inflammatory medications will interfere with the natural inflammatory
process that is crucial to achieving skin rejuvenation with microneedling.
You may clean your face with a gentle cleanser before bed.
Important considerations after your treatment:
• Redness or sensitivity might be present (and last up to a few days) after treatment
• Peeling may start 3 - 5 days after treatment. Do not pick or scratch at treated skin, but instead
keep the area moisturized
• Avoid strenuous exercise or sweating for 24 hours due to healing microchannels in your skin
• Treat skin gently. Wash with a gentle cleanser, cool water, using clean hands only, and pat dry,
no earlier than the evening after your treatment.
• You may use cool compresses for excessive discomfort, burning, redness, or swelling
• Avoid prolonged, direct sun exposure for at least 10 days after your treatment. When exposed
to sun light, apply a minimum of SPF 30 sunscreen, every 2 hours
• You may use mineral-based makeup after 24 hours; please wait 7 days before using any heavier
make up varieties
• Resume your regular skin care regimen 48 hours after treatment and Retin A can be applied 72
hours after treatment
• We recommend repeating your treatment in 4-6 weeks, and for best results a series of 3-5
treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart
Day by Day After Care Instructions and Expectations:
Day 1:
On the day after your procedure, you may clean your face as usual and apply makeup, lotions and
other topical products as usual. Stay away from exfoliants or glycolic acids typically present in
cleansers, as these exfoliants can make your skin very dry. Be sure to use an approved SPF 30 or
greater sunscreen every day, with repeat applications every 2 hours during prolonged exposure to
sunlight.
Days 2 - 7:
Within two (2) days following your micro-needling procedure, you will notice skin dryness and
flaking due to an increased turnover of skin cells. During this period, you may apply your regular
skin moisturizer. Your skin may also start flaking. These flakes are skin cells that would regularly
shed every week, but microneedling brings these skin cells to the surface sooner; during this
temporary process, your skin will shed and be more dry than normal. You may use your regular
skin care products, once your skin is not irritated, typically after 48 hours.
Days 7+:
A week after microneedling treatment(s), most patients notice that their skin is smoother and more
radiant. Continue with sun protection every day, and reapply every 2 hours while exposed to
sunlight.