THINGS TO AVOID BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Alcohol & Caffeine
Time Frame: 24–48 hours
Reason: Acts as a blood thinner and can increase bleeding, bruising, and sensitivity during the procedure.
Blood Thinners (e.g., Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Niacin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Omega supplements)
Time Frame: 48 hours to 1 week
Reason: Increases bleeding, which dilutes pigment and leads to poor results. Do not stop prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
Intense Exercise / Sweating
Time Frame: Day of procedure (at least 6 hours before)
Reason: Increased blood flow and sweat (which contains salt) can push out the pigment.
Sun Exposure & Tanning Beds
Time Frame: 2–4 weeks
Reason: Sunburnt or tanned skin is damaged, making it difficult to implant pigment correctly and potentially affecting color matching.
Botox & Dermal Fillers
Time Frame: 2–4 weeks around the brow area
Reason: Injections need time to settle completely before the brow mapping process.
Skin Treatments (Peels, Microdermabrasion, Laser)
Time Frame: 2–4 weeks
Reason: These treatments irritate the skin and make it hypersensitive, compromising the skin barrier.
Retinol / Vitamin A & AHA/BHA Products
Time Frame: 2–4 weeks
Reason: Makes the skin thinner and more fragile, increasing the risk of bleeding and poor pigment retention.
Brow Shaping / Tinting
Time Frame: 1–2 weeks
Reason: Your technician needs to see your natural hair growth and color to design the best shape; shaping beforehand can agitate the skin.