Points to remember
You must be 18 or over. This is the legal minimum age requirement.
Make arrangements so you have a few hours free to be treated. Follow your after-care instructions carefully. Consult your doctor beforehand if you need to do so.
Give yourself some time out for any darkening, swelling and redness to disappear. Don’t book your treatment too close to a special or important event.
How should I prepare for a treatment?
Stop taking any blood-thinning products 72 hours before your treatment (e.g. aspirin, alcohol, fish oils) unless prescribed by your medical practitioner.
Allow a few days break from shaping or tinting your lashes or eyebrows.
Have a light meal or snack beforehand, but do not drink any coffee or alcohol.
You may drink anti-inflammatory medication before your appointment if you wish. This may help with pain and swelling.
Allow at least 2-3 hours for an initial procedure.
Don’t book a treatment too close to an important event.
What might prevent me from having a Permanent Makeup treatment?
If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, have Epilepsy, or have a viral infection or disease.
Please also consult your doctor first if you have:
Diabetes
An organ transplant
Or have had Chemotherapy treatment
An allergy, (e.g. to nickel)
A skin condition, irritation or Psoriasis near the treatment area (rash, sunburn, acne etc.)
Have a cold Sores. Lip clients must take anti-virus medication prior to any lip procedure. Please consult your doctor for a prescription.
Have a cold, the flu, or another recent general illness
Had a Botox treatment in the past 2 months.
Are there any other circumstances that may prevent me from having a treatment?
Other contraindications* that suggest or indicate a particular treatment should not be done within a certain time frame are:
Botox or fillers: Have your Permanent Makeup procedure done at least 2 weeks before or 4 weeks after
Eyelift, or eyelid surgery such as blepharoplasty: Wait for ≈ 3 months
Eyelash extensions: Must be done AFTER Permanent Makeup, not before. Or remove them before your procedure.
Lip clients with Cold Sores must take anti-virus medication prior to any lip procedure. Please consult your doctor for a prescription.
Shingles (varicella): Wait several months before having a Permanent Makeup procedure.
Any previous allergic reactions (e.g. to topical anaesthetics, or an allergy to nickel)
*We advise you to consult your doctor before any treatment to discuss your concerns.
Do you have any further advice on how best I can prepare for a treatment?
Before your treatment, gentle exfoliate and moisturize your lips. For extremely dry lips, you can apply Bepanthen for 2-3 days prior to your treatment.
Dry cracked lips not suitable for tattooing have a tendency of bleeding. Treatments may be refused on the day of the appointment if the lips are not suitable for tattooing.
Here is a Not To Do List!
No alcohol or coffee pre treatment
No aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Omega oils for at least 48 hours pre treatment.
No tanning or facial sunburn
No waxing or tinting for at least 48 hours pre treatment
No wearing of lash extensions pre, during or post treatment. Do not use a lash curler. Please wait until your Eye Liner is completely healed. Buy new mascara.