Treatment Preparation

Preparation & Care: Why Pre-Care Matters

Precare before your cosmetic or paramedical tattooing treatment is an important step in supporting a safe, comfortable and successful healing process.

My precare instructions are designed to help ensure your skin is in the best possible condition for treatment, minimise potential complications and support optimal pigment retention.

By following the recommended guidelines, you can help prepare your skin, reduce the risk of irritation and ensure your treatment experience is as smooth as possible.

Taking the time to prepare is an essential part of your restoration and enhancement journey.

Cosmetic Semi-Permanent Makeup

Brows, Lips & Eyeliner

To ensure the best results from your treatments, please follow these pre-care instructions.

Alcohol and Caffeine: Refrain from consuming alcohol and caffeine for at least 24 hours (48 hours for alcohol) prior to your appointment. These substances thin the blood, which can cause bleeding during your treatment. This may affect the healing process and will reduce pigment retention causing patchy results.

LIPS Cold Sore Prevention: If you have EVER experienced a cold sore, it is highly recommend to take antiviral medication (such as Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, or Famciclovir available over the counter from your Chemist) to be taken 1 day prior to lip blush. It is also recommended to be repeated 6 days after your appointment. Check that your Chemist agrees this will cause no adverse effects. This precaution helps prevent an outbreak during the healing process. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for the correct dosage.

Exfoliation and Hydration: Gently exfoliate your lips/brows with a microscrub or a soft toothbrush 24-48 hours before your appointment to remove dead skin. Keep your lips & brow skin hydrated with a nourishing balm/moisturiser leading up to your appointment.

EYELINER: please remove false lashes or extensions at least 7 days prior to your eyeliner appointment and ensure there is no remaining glue or debris in your lash line. If you have sensitive eyes, please take an anti-histamine at least 2hrs prior to your appointment and bring some anti-histamine eye drops with you.

No Blood Thinners: Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen (nurofen/advil), fish oil, and blood-thinning medications or supplements for 3 days before your appointment unless prescribed by a doctor. These medications can cause spot bleeding during your treatment. This may affect the healing process, pigment retention and results.

Avoid Certain Treatments: Do not have any lip fillers or other lip treatments (eg chemical peels or laser treatment) or botox within 4 weeks before your appointment. Do not have eyebrow tint/henna within 4 weeks of your appointment.

Healthy Skin: Stay well hydrated in the week leading up to your appointment, ensure your lips are free of cracks, sores, or dryness on the day of the appointment. Reschedule if your lips are not in good condition.

3D Nipple Restoration, Renew & Blush

Gently exfoliate the area to remove dead skin cells.
Moisturise your skin in the days leading up to treatment.
NO laser or tanning (sun and self-tanner) prior to your appointment.
Wear loose clothes and a soft wireless bra the day of your appointment, the area may be tender.
No Blood Thinners: Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen (nurofen/advil), fish oil, and blood-thinning medications or supplements for 3 days before your appointment unless prescribed by a doctor.
Please eat and stay well hydrated before your appointment.
NO showering on the night of your appointment so please shower in the morning before your appointment.
NO gym, sauna, swimming, sweating for 7 days post treatment.
Vitamin D and collagen supplements are recommended whilst you are having treatment. I stock an excellent high quality high potency Collagen liquid supplement that is available to purchase.
NO tea/coffee (caffeine) 24hrs before your treatment
NO alcohol 48hrs before your treatment
If you smoke/vape, please reduce this as much as possible the days before and days after your treatment. Smoking/vaping effects healing and could effect your final results.

Scar Camouflage & Refinement

Gently exfoliate the area to remove dead skin cells.
Moisturise your skin in the days leading up to treatment.
NO laser or tanning (sun and self-tanner) prior to your appointment.
Wear loose clothes the day of your appointment, the area may be tender.
No Blood Thinners: Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen (nurofen/advil), fish oil, and blood-thinning medications or supplements for 3 days before your appointment unless prescribed by a doctor.
Please eat and stay well hydrated before your appointment.
NO showering on the night of your appointment so please shower in the morning before your appointment.
NO gym, sauna, swimming, sweating for 7 days post treatment.
Vitamin D and collagen supplements are recommended whilst you are having treatment. I stock an excellent high quality high potency Collagen liquid supplement that is available to purchase.
NO tea/coffee (caffeine) 24hrs before your treatment
NO alcohol 48hrs before your treatment
If you smoke/vape, please reduce this as much as possible the days before and days after your treatment. Smoking/vaping effects healing and could effect your final results.

Hair Growth Stimulation

AVOID THESE SCALP TREATMENTS:

PRP, laser, or microneedling:for 6 weeks before or after this treatment.
STOP USING topical Minoxidil (Regaine) lotion OR ANY topical hair lotions at least 72hrs prior to your appointment.
Gently exfoliate your scalp to remove dead skin cells.
Healthy Scalp: Stay well hydrated in the week leading up to your appointment. Ensure you wash your hair with mild shampoo on the day of your appointment and do not use any other hair products.
NO laser or tanning (sun exposure and self-tanner) prior to your appointment.
No Blood Thinners: Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen (nurofen/advil), fish oil, and blood-thinning medications or supplements for 3 days before your appointment unless prescribed by a doctor.
Please eat and stay well hydrated before your appointment.
NO gym, sauna, swimming, sweating for 7 days post treatment.
NO hats for 24hrs
Vitamin D and collagen supplements are recommended whilst you are having treatment. I stock an excellent high quality high potency Collagen liquid supplement that is available to purchase.
NO tea/coffee (caffeine) 24hrs before your treatment
NO alcohol 48hrs before your treatment
If you smoke/vape, please reduce this as much as possible the days before and days after your treatment. Smoking/vaping effects blood circulation and healing, this could effect your final results.

If you have any questions regarding preparing for your treatment, please contact me on 0421 221 492