LUXE LAB SEATTLE
Before your brow appointment
Please review the contraindications and medical clearances to ensure you meet the requirements as a candidate for this service
24 hours prior to your appointment, please avoid any strenuous activity that may produce heavy sweating and cause an increased rate and/or avoid any procedures that will open up your pores as this will affect the outcome of your brows
Gently exfoliate the entire brow area 1 week before your brow procedure
Please avoid any caffeine and alcohol 24 hours before your appointment
Discontinue the following for 1 week :blood thinning medications (*please consult with your healthcare provider to confirm safety of doing so), aspirin/ibuprofen, niacin, vitamin e, omega 3, prenatals and fish oils
No waxing/threading/grooming your brows 1 week prior to the appointment
If you are on your menstrual cycle (or close to it), there may be an increased sensitivity to pain
Botox can be performed 3 weeks before the appointment but preferably 3 weeks after
You are welcome to arrive to your appointment with your brows filled as you normally would do them
If you have inspo pictures of brows to show your preferences and dislikes, please have them available for me to review
No chemicals such as brow tinting or lamination 2 weeks before and after your appointment
No skin treatments, antibiotics, steroids, long term medications, retinols, facials, peels and acids at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment
Please read the aftercare instructions and plan ahead for 2-3 weeks of healing with restricted activity
Photos will be taken before and after procedure – if there is an objection to photography, please let me know!
PERMANENT MAKEUP CONTRAINDICATIONS
Under the age of 18
Pregnant or nursing
History of Keloiods
Diabetic
Viral infection or disease (includes common cold)
Cancer
Chemotherapy in the last year
Sunburned, sores, cuts psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo
Birthmarks on treated area
Allergies to pigment/makeup
Glaucoma/blood thinning meds
Prone to post inflammatory inflammation
Transmittable blood diseases
Medical clearance: Provide obtain permission from your healthcare provider if you have the following conditions:
Diabetes, Heart conditions, Epilepsy, any long term diseases or disorders that require ongoing medications
*Please be sure to make known any other concerns that you may be unsure about. It’s always best to get a medical professional opinion and clearance before the service.
LUXE LAB SEATTLE
After your brow appointment
There will be blood, lymph and pigment residue that will remain on top of the brows. You will need to blot the brows with cotton rounds/tissue until they are clear.
Do not peel, pick, or scratch the brow or scabs (I will be able to tell if you do!)
Please avoid getting your brows wet and/or submerging your brows in water for 7-10 days. Your brows should only contact water when you are washing them at a sink.
Gently cleanse brows with soap and water morning and night. Recommended cleansers are Cetaphil or Cerave
Pat brows dry before applying aftercare ointment. Make sure to use just a rice grain amount and spread evenly between both brows
Avoid vigorous exercise and sweating for AT LEAST 72 hours , preferably only light work outs for 7-10 days
Do not use any ointments, vaseline, oils, nesporin on or near brows
Do not expose the area to direct sun or tanning beds for 2 weeks
Avoid extreme humidity such as saunas, steam rooms, hot showers, pools or anything that will open up pores
Avoid facials and skin treatments 3 weeks before and after your appointment (this includes the touch up appointment as well)
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS
DAY 1
Your brows are getting a little bolder and darker by the end of the day. Expect light to moderate swelling and redness for the first couple hours. Might feel similar to a sun burn.
DAY 2-6
Brows look dark and thicker in texture. You might be panicking and rethinking your life decisions but please don’t worry as this is completely normal. If you are someone who makes a lot of facial expressions or has oily skin, your brows may have cracked or started flaking at this time. Normal / combination skin may heal slower.
DAY 7-10:
Most or all of the brow has flake off and may appear light or ashy in color
Day 10-14:
The scabs should be completely gone and color is starting to stabilize. The color will continue to even out as the healing process continues. At this time you are able use eye shadow to fill in the brows and get them wet as normal. Always try to keep them as clean as possible. Please continue to avoid moisturizers and skin treatments an inch away from brows until after the touch up appointment is completed
Day 28-30
The final color begins to stabilize and show through. 6-12 weeks: Your touch appointment should be booked so I can perfect the look of your brows!
FRIENDLY REMINDERS FOR OPTIMAL HEALING
DOS
Keep your bangs and hair pulled back away from your face
Use a freshly washed pillow case
Sleep on your back
Make your appointment for perfecting session
Trust the process
Use a wash cloth to cleanse face to avoid wetting the brows
DON'TS
Pick or scratch off scabs
Sleep on your sides
Touch your brows with your fingers without washing them
Get facials until you are healed
Use retinols or acne treatments while healing
Use makeup on brows until scabs are all gone
Use oil based products in t-zone area
-Freak out! Its probably normal
If anything is questionable please contact your artist
