PERMANENT MAKEUP ADVICE
Permanent cosmetic procedures normally require multiple treatment sessions. For best results, clients will be required to return for at least one retouch procedure, usually between four and six weeks after the initial procedure.
Be prepared for the colour intensity to be significantly sharper and darker immediately after the procedure. This will subside and become lighter as the tissue heals. This process can take up to ten days.
Contra-indications to semi permanent makeup
- Pregnancy and nursing
- Epilepsy
- Haemophilia
- Contagious diseases
- Birth marks and/or warts on the area to be treated
- Visible evidence of a cold sore or fever blister or a skin disorder on the area to be treated
- Active Herpes typically around lips (2 weeks waiting period is required after healed)
- Five weeks pre or post radiotherapy/chemotherapy treatment unless medical consent is given
- On Warfarin or other blood thinning medication unless medical consent is given
- Using Antabuse or Roaccutane within 6 months of the treatment date
- Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
CONSENT OF THE PERSONAL DOCTOR
We understand that the above list of contraindications is extensive, but not all contraindications completely exclude the procedure. For your convenience, we have prepared a consent form that should be sent to your treating doctor
Advice for all permanent cosmetic procedures
- Since delicate skin or sensitive areas may be swollen or red, it is advised not to make social plans for the same day.
- Prepare the skin to the treatment, moisturise and look after it.
- Do not sun tan for 7 days prior to your appointment
- Please wear your normal makeup to the salon on the day of the procedure.
- Please inform your technician if you have taken aspirin, Ibuprofen or Coumadin within the two days leading up to procedure.
- Do not discontinue any medication before consulting your doctor.
- Do not drink alcohol the night before your treatment.
- All bookings are subject to paid deposit and a negative result from a skin sensitivity ‘patch test’.
- A patch test can detect delayed allergic reactions to our pigments.
- The patch test will be send to your home address within 24 hours from receiving your £50 security deposit.
Eyebrow Procedures
- Any waxing should be performed at least 48 hours before the procedure: Electrolysis no less than five days before the procedure.
- Eyebrow tinting should not be undertaken for two weeks prior to the procedure.
Eyeliner Procedures
- Any eyelash tinting or eyelash perming should be carried out no sooner than 1 week before or two weeks after the procedure.
- Do not wear contact lenses during or immediately following the procedure. Remember to bring your glasses. You may resume wearing your contact lenses as soon as your eyes feel comfortable. (This is normally 24 hours after the procedure).
- Individual eyelashes/extensions should be removed prior to this treatment
- Regular use of products such as ‘Eyelash Food’ or conditioners may affect pigment retention, therefore they should not be used for at least 3 months prior to the procedure
- You may have some swelling, as a safety precaution, we recommend that you have someone available to drive you home.
- Possible loss of eyelashes may occur.
Lip Procedures
- If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex), we advise you to contact your doctor to obtain a prescription for an oral anti-viral medication to prevent such outbreaks.
- We highly recommend anti-viral medication Heviran (400 or 800 mg): 4 days prior to the treatment, on the day of the treatment and 3-4 days after the treatment. Herpes simplex / cold sores are a typical reaction in permanent makeup of the lips.
- Alternatively, obtain herpes medication from your local chemist and use one week before and one week after your procedure. This can help minimise an outbreak.
- Permanent cosmetic procedures do not cause cold sores, however if you carry the virus, it lays dormant in the body and can be aroused by the procedure.
- Lip wax or bleaching treatments should not be undertaken for at least a two-week period preceding your permanent cosmetic procedure.
- You must understand that permanent make up causes the re-activation of the herpes virus (Herpes simplex) in up to 90% of the cases, however it is not the cause the infection.
PERMANENT MAKEUP AFTERCARE
PROTECT THE TREATED AREA!!
- Protect from water for 2 weeks, you may apply a thin layer of the ointment provided before taking shower to avoid a direct contact with water.
- Protect from mechanical damage
- Protect from infections
- Permanent makeup lasts between 1.5 – 3 years. Exposure to sun / UV / Sunbeds and exfoliation will result in this time being shortened.
- Pigmentation colour will be darker in the first few days after the treatment, however the pigment will fade 40-60% after the first treatment
- To ensure the healing process is effective, the following should be avoided in the first 4 weeks after the treatment:
- sun and/or sunbeds exposure
- saunas, swimming or/and excessive soaking of the treated skin.
- Clients who have suffered from cold sores (Herpes virus – Herpes simplex) can experience symptoms of the infection after the treatment to the lips. Anti-herpes medication is available over the counter or on prescription and has been shown to prevent or minimize such outbreaks. We highly recommend anti-viral Heviran (400 or 800 mg): 4/5 days prior to the treatment, on the day of the treatment and 3-4 days after the treatment). Herpes simplex / cold sores are typical reaction in permanent makeup of the lips. I am fully aware that permanent make up causes herpes virus (Herpes simplex) reactivation in up to 90% of the cases.
- Lips after procedure may appear very flaky for up to one week following the procedure.
- The skin may be irritated, redness and swelling can occur after the treatment which is a normal reaction. The irritation usually calms down and goes away within hours but it can also take up to few days.
- Healing can take up to 10 days and it is perfectly normal for small scabbing/crust to appear on the treated area(s). These should be allowed to fall off naturally over a period of a few days. DO NOT TOUCH, remove, scratch or rub the crust. It will fall off in a few days.
- If you apply makeup during the first 5 days following your treatment, you do so entirely at your own risk. You are advised to protect the treated area until fully healed.
- You are advised to stop thy gym, excessive excising for about 7-10 days due to sweating and possible infection.
- Drinking alcohol night before and after the treatment is prohibited.
- Using soap or any substances that can irritate the skin should be avoided for 7-10 days
- Should infection occur, seek immediate medical attention.
- For the first time clients re touch procedures will be required to achieve the desired result.
- A healing period of four weeks is required before a re touch procedure can be performed.
- On rare occasions the pigment may migrate under the skin.
- Application of permanent cosmetics can be painful.
- There may be immediate or delayed allergic reaction to pigments. However, allergic reactions are extremely rare. A negative allergy test (PATCH TEST) result will not guarantee that you will not have an allergic reaction.
- Infections can occur if aftercare instructions are not followed correctly.
- It is recommended that clients receiving treatment for eyeliner should have someone drive them home. Contact lenses should be removed prior to the eyeliner procedure.
- Corneal abrasion may occur during eyeliner procedures. However, corneal abrasion is rare.
- Camouflage procedures are experimental in nature and require skin colour matching tests before the procedure commences.
- There are few effective methods for pigment removal.
- If you have an MRI scan within 3 months of your permanent cosmetics procedure we recommend that you discuss this with your doctor.
- Possible scarring, inconsistency of colour and loss of eyelashes may occur.
PLEASE NOTE THE FINAL COLOUR WILL BE SEEN AFTER 4 WEEKS WHEN THE SKIN IS FULLY HEALED.
This information is not intended to alarm you. However, it is imperative that you are informed of the risks involved.
