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• Can I take pain medication prior to my microblading appointment?

This treatment is a semi-permanent tattoo and though topical numbing is applied within your procedure; pain can be associated.  Over the counter pain medicines can help to take the edge off, but there are certain medicines you should avoid taking. Any medications that contain anticoagulants should not be taken prior to your appointment.  Anticoagulants are commonly referred to as blood thinners; they are chemical substances that prevent or reduce coagulation of blood, and prolong the clotting time.

Please consult with your doctor prior to taking any medications.

 

• What after care do I need to follow?

At your appointment  you are given a form with aftercare instructions.  I will also  go over all your aftercare instructions in person to ensure you know how to treat your tattoo during the healing process.. Aftercare is key to achieving great  results.

Here are the top 3 aftercare instructions to be aware of:

1. No sweating or getting brows wet for 10 days.

2. Apply provided ointment to the brows as instructed.

3. No makeup in or around the brows for 5 days.

 

• Do I need to take time off work?

I don't find it necessary to schedule time off work for healing. Healing is a breeze, the 10 days go by quickly. You can have minor swelling 1-2 days and brows will appear dark and heavier for the first week. Your brows will scab over and flake around day 5; this is when clients are a little more nervous to go to work or out in public. You can inform your concerned relatives, friends, and/or co-workers that your brows are healing. It's completely normal for them to be dark and thick the first week and that these are not your end results.

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