BROWS, EYELINER, LIP-BLUSH
Micropigmentation
Achieve Beautiful Results: A Step-by-Step Guide to Micropigmentation
Boosting Your Confidence with Careful Preparation
Many people like you feel confident that this investment will make you feel great about yourself. Before beginning, let’s make sure you are a good candidate for micropigmentation and help you understand what to expect. We want to make sure you get great results, which also requires that you follow appropriate pre- and post-care instructions.
ALL SEMI-PERMANENT COSMETIC PROCEDURES ARE MULTI-SESSION PROCESSES.
All procedures require a $550 USD deposit to reserve your appointment. Facial measurements, consultation and design are done on the same day of your tattoo appointment. Remaining balance will be completed on the day of your appointment. Rates vary depending on the type of procedure you would like to have done.
An initial application is incomplete until after a follow-up appointment, which must be scheduled approximately 4-6 weeks after your initial appointment. There is no additional charge for the follow-up appointment after your initial application as long as it is performed within three months of the initial application. (This excludes Scar Correction/Camouflage, Tattoo Enhancement and Corrective work which are priced accordingly.)
WHILE YOUR SKIN HEALS, BE PREPARED FOR THE COLOR INTENSITY OF YOUR PROCEDURE TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY LARGER, SHARPER, BRIGHTER, OR DARKER than what is expected for the final outcome. This is a normal and expected result of the application and healing process. The healing process will take a number of days to complete, depending on how quickly the outer layer of your skin exfoliates and new skin regrows to take its place.
Since delicate skin or sensitive areas may swell slightly or redden, some clients feel it best not to make social plans for a day or two following any procedure. Wear your normal makeup and bring your lip or brow pencils with you the day of the procedure.
Please be aware that in order to ensure we choose the right color pigment, we may need to remove any foundation or concealer you are wearing to see the true undertone of your skin. You may choose to bring your makeup to touchup after your procedure. We also have a full line of Jane Iredale makeup here that you can use.
In order to provide all of our clients with great service and the best experience, OUR POLICIES are as follows:
CLIENT-ONLY IN THE PROCEDURE ROOM:
Though a friend or family may accompany you to your appointment, we have learned it is best that they do not sit-in on your procedure. It is important the artist is able to have their full focus on you, the client. Friends and family tend to be a distraction for both the client and artist.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Micropigmentation is a time-intensive service. In booking your appointment, we are reserving a designated amount of time specifically for you. We require a non refundable 50% deposit in order to reserve this time for your appointment.
If you need to cancel for any reason, we require that you cancel at least 7 days prior to the start of your appointment time so that we may be able to offer this time to another client.
If your appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice (or in the case of a no-show), you will be charged the full price of your scheduled service.
Follow-up appointments: There is no charge for the follow-up appointment to a new/initial procedure when it is done within 3 months of the initial procedure. However, in the case of a cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice or a no-show, the follow-up is considered forfeited and any following appointments will be charged as a touch-up appointment.
TARDINESS:
Please plan to arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the start of your appointment. You will need to complete a consent and medical intake form. We want to make sure you have time to make yourself comfortable before the start of your appointment.
Please give yourself extra time for parking.
If you are late it will compromise the amount of time the artist has to spend on your procedure, which in turn compromises your results.
In the event that a client is more than 20 minutes late, the procedure may be cancelled, and the full service fee will still apply, as we are not able to sell this time to another client.
RIGHT TO REFUSE TREATMENT:
Though it is extremely rare, we reserve the right to refuse treatment for the following reasons:
• Undisclosed skin condition (including sunburn/suntan)
• Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Any behavior which, in the opinion of the artist or Prettyology, might compromise the artist’s ability to work safely and comfortably toward the desired results, or might disrupt other clients.
RATES:
Your deposit will be deducted from the final cost of your session to be completed on the day of your appointment.
Deposit: $550
Custom design with facial measurements, consultation, numbing, procedure with complimentary touch up included:
Powder Brows $1850 - $2200 USD
Nano Brows $1850 - $2200 USD
Hairstroke and Power Brows Combination $2200 USD
Lipblush $ 2800 USD
Eyeliner $ 1650 USD
Beauty Marks $ 1100 USD
Consultation Only $550
Before and Aftercare Instructions
Pre-Procedure Instructions
Eyebrows
Avoid tweezing, waxing, electrolysis, and coloring your brows for two weeks prior to the procedure. This will allow your technician the most flexibility to achieve optimal results.
Please be aware that we will remove your foundation and concealer to determine your true undertones. This is vital for us to choose the right color.
We offer several different options of eyebrow pigmentation lasting from several months to a few years. We offer hair strokes with shading and fully shaded brows. Your specialist will discuss the best options for you depending on your skin type, lifestyle, desired results and desired maintenance.
Rest assured, we use the best tools and the best pigments in the industry.
Eyeliner
• Do not wear contact lenses during or immediately following your eyeliner procedure. Remember to bring your glasses. You may resume wearing your contact lenses as soon as your eyes return to their pre-treated condition.
• The use of Latisse® must be discontinued at least 3 months prior to your eyeliner procedure. Latisse® produces an inflammatory reaction in the skin, which causes excessive pain and bleeding. If you use Latisse®, your eyeliner will not take properly.
• Do not use other growth stimulants such as RapidLash®, or RevitaLash® for at least one week prior to or one week after your eyeliner procedure.
• Lash extensions must be removed completely before your eyeliner procedure. If you have lash extensions, we will not be able to do your eyeliner. Lash extensions pose a danger to your eyes during the micropigmentation procedure.
Lips
If you have any history of cold sores, fever blisters, or herpes simplex, you must contact your physician to obtain and take the proper prescription medication to prevent such outbreaks for at least 4 days before and after the procedure. Many physicians prescribe 12 capsules of 500mg Valtrex. Follow your physician’s instructions.
Micropigmentation is a process. Two or three sessions may be required to achieve the desired results. It is not uncommon to lose up to 70% of the color after the first session.
Please be aware that having a procedure done while on your menstrual cycle can make you hyper- sensitive at the procedure site.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
• You must refrain from using ANY and ALL Retin-A or Retinols 7 days prior to appointment and avoid or or around the area for 30 days after. If used before 30 days, it can cause the pigments to fade prematurely.
• If you are on blood thinners we require a note from your Doctor allowing you to go off of them for 3 days prior to your procedure and the note must also have the Doctors approval for the procedure (Please make sure you stop taking these 3 full days prior to your appointment)
• Please do not take aspirin, green tea, vitamin E, or any Herbs for 3 days prior to your procedure. If your Doctor has you on aspirin every day we will need your Doctor’s approval in written form for you to stop taking the aspirin
• If you are under treatment for any form of cancer, you must wait until your treatment is complete. It is recommended to get permanent makeup before you start any cancer treatment
• No alcohol for 24 hours prior to your procedure.
AFTERCARE
Careful aftercare is very important for producing a beautiful and lasting result.
• It’s important not to get the brows wet during the healing process (7-14 days).
• Your brows should remain dry all day and all night for 7-14 days. To help with itchiness you may use a q-tip to apply LIGHT coat of aftercare ointment once or twice a day. Be gentle, do not pull off the scabs prematurely. Following this procedure will ensure the formation of thin scabs thus more color retention. Keep out of the sun for seven days.Then after seven days wear sunscreen to aid in the longevity of your tattoo.
• Do not scrub, rub or pick at the epithelial crust that forms. Allow it to flake off by itself. If it is removed before it is ready the pigment underneath it can be pulled out.
• Do not use any makeup on the brows for at least 7 days.
• After the procedure is completely healed, you may go back to your regular cleansing and makeup routine. Avoid scrubbing the area. Use sun block after the procedure area is healed to protect from sun fading.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW POST PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INFECTIONS, PIGMENT LOSS OR DISCOLORATION.
Cautions: If the skin around the eyebrows breaks out in a heat rash, small pimples, this is usually a reaction to the numbing solution and should go away by itself in a couple weeks.
Warnings:
Do Not use any Retin-A or Glycolic Acids in the brow area during or after healing
Do Not scrub or pick treated areas
Do Not expose area to the sun or tanning beds
Avoid swimming pool for 14 days
Do Not dye or tweeze eyebrows for one week after the procedure
Contraindications
You are NOT a candidate for micropigmentation if any of the following apply to you:
• Pregnancy
• Nursing
• Diabetes Type 1
• Lupus
• Hepatitis B/C
• AIDS
• Active Skin Disorders: Cold Sores, Shingles, Impetigo, Psoriasis, Pink Eye, Sun Burn, Severe
Acne
• Active Vitiligo
• Severe Rosacea
• Blood Disorders: Sickle Cell, Hemophilia
• Keloid Formation
• Mental Disorder
• Accutane (must be off for 6 months)
• Steroids (must be off for 6 months)
Restrictions -
• Retinol/Retin-A must be discontinued 7 days prior to procedure. (It will cause the skin to bleed).
• Injections (Botox, Radiesse, JuvaDerm, Voluma, etc.) must be done 2 weeks before or 2 weeks
after procedure.
• Chemical peels and laser treatments may not be done within 60 days before or after procedure.
• The use of Latisse® must be discontinued at least 3 months prior to your eyeliner procedure (it
creates an inflammatory response, causes excess bleeding and prohibits the eyeliner from
healing well).
• Sunburned or Suntanned skin is damaged skin and therefore will cause excessive bleeding.
We CANNOT work on sunburned or suntanned skin.
• You cannot expose the area to the sun for 30 days before or after procedure.
• 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 procedure to minimize any oozing, bleeding or swelling.
• Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, niacin, fish oil or vitamin E 3 days prior to procedure unless medically necessary.