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• Do not work out the day of the procedure. NO EXERCISING!
• Exercising increases your blood flow, which will cause you to bleed more and much easier during the procedure. Please do not exercise.
• Water only, but not too much! NO Caffeine, Decaf, Tea, Sodas, Sports Drinks, etc. – the morning of your procedure.
  ***Place a note on your coffee maker the night before, Drinking caffeine will cause your procedure to be more uncomfortable. Caffeine is a stimulant.
• Do not tan or have a sunburned face. Your appointment slot will be treated as a missed appointment.
• Your face needs to be squeaky clean prior to your procedure. This means no foundation or mascara. No perfume or scented lotions (I’m allergic!)
• Do not consume Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, fish oil, or Ibuprofen 1 week before the procedure. Note: If you are on a physician-prescribed blood thinner, you will want to advise your physician and ask him how many days before your procedure to be off of this prescribed blood thinner.
• No waxing or tinting 3 days before the procedure.
• If you wear contact lenses, bring your eyeglasses to wear home, if we are doing your eyes.
• Please note that you will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
• Do not use Retinol/Retin-A products and/or exfoliants for 30 days prior.
• 3 days before your appointment, you will receive a reminder text message and email. This message will include the address of my location along with your appointment date and time.
• Please arrive at your appointment prepared! Be familiar with these instructions and perhaps read them again when you receive your appointment reminder. Remember, they are always available online.
• 48 hours’ notice of cancellation is required. You will lose your $150 non-refundable/transferable booking fee per scheduled procedure for missing your appointment or failure to cancel within the required time. Please be curious about everybody’s valuable time.
• If you wear false eyelashes, they will need to be completely removed prior to your appointment (only if doing eye procedures) without any residue of glue left over.
  Lip Procedures: If you have any history of or concern regarding cold sores/fever blisters/herpes simplex I, you will be requested to contact your physician to obtain the proper prescription medication to help prevent such outbreaks. Smaller doses of an antiviral totaling 1000 mg per day, but on a more frequent daily basis dosage such as 250 mg of antiviral 4X’s per day, or 200 mg 5 X’s per day has been noted as possibly being more effective than larger more infrequent daily dosages. These are industry-related guidelines only, and medications should always be taken as your physician directs. DO NOT have lip fillers completed 6 weeks or earlier prior to your permanent makeup procedure.

• I offer a 5% discount for “cash” paying clients. Hence, for those who need to use a credit card, I have to add 3% on those purchases. I also accept Venmo. Discounts will not be combined with any other special offers.

YOUR AFTERCARE

50% of your overall success is based on what you do after you walk out of the studio. Following these aftercare instructions is important to achieve this success.

• Day 1-2: From the second you walk into the door, take a gentle facial wash to Wash, Rinse, Blot & Dry your tattoo every two hours on the first day, and every four hours on the second day. Start Day 2 the moment you wake up. You are washing off any Serous Fluid which can build up to form a scab.
• Day 3 – 10 (7 days only) Apply a SPARCE, BARELY THERE amount of AFTER INK (given to you during your appointment) to BROWS, not EYES (if tattooed) morning and night.
• If LIPS were tattooed, apply as often as needed for moisture. Do not allow it to dry out. As soon as you run out of AFTER INK, begin using BURT’S BEES NATURAL LIP BALM and continue to moisten for 4 weeks.
• NO other creams, makeup, sunblock, or any other products to tattooed area or forehead for 14 days.
• Keep dry when showering. Use a shower cap by cutting ¾ of the top off, apply the cap normally, except flip over to cover the brows and eyes.
• DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring.
• Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 30 days after the procedure.
• Avoid heavy sweating and exercise for the first 14 days.
• NO facials, Botox, chemical treatments, and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.
• Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 14 days.
• The tattooed area will appear darker and bolder initially before for exfoliation process. Our goal is for “Flaking, not chunks” when exfoliating.” After exfoliating, you will then get the sensation that you have lost your color. Be patient. Your color will reappear towards the fourth week.
• If you are receiving a “new” procedure, plan on scheduling a Follow-up appointment in 4-6 months to reinforce the tattooed area. It’s like painting a wall covers best with two coats, versus one. Then, plan your maintenance visits every 18-24 months thereafter.
• To schedule your touchup, go to my website:
• www.carolyn-elliott.com
• Click on the Schedule Tab, and go through the steps. Thank you. 🙂
• “Flaking, not chunks” when exfoliating.” After exfoliating, you will then get the sensation that you have lost your color. Be patient. Your color will reappear towards the fourth week.
• Please note: If this is a new procedure or I haven’t seen you in over four years, You might want to plan for a Touch Up between 6 weeks and 4 months. You can schedule this online by returning to my website to the “bookings” page or schedule it during your initial appointment.
• **Follow-up appointments are not included and a fee of $175 (under four months) is charged for the additional time needed, a charge of the room, and supplies used. Thank you for understanding.​

LONG TERM CARE

• Use a good sunscreen on your eyebrows and lips if you plan to be in the sun for prolonged periods of time. Sun exposure will fade your permanent cosmetics, in addition to causing the Permanent Makeup in your Eyebrows to “ash out” (turn gray).
• The use of Retin A/Retinol/chemical peels or any other rapid skin exfoliation products used regularly on the forehead area can cause your permanent makeup to your eyebrow area to fade prematurely.
• If you are planning a professional-level chemical peel, laser procedure, or any MRI scans, please inform the technician of your permanent cosmetics.
• If you have 1) fair skin with blue eyes, 2) have a history of hypothyroidism, 3) have heart disease, 4) spend a lot of time out in the sun, and 5) have oily skin, it is necessary for you to understand that your pigment will fade quicker than normal. Please be prepared for more frequent maintenance visits.
• I highly recommend that Eyebrows be maintained every 18 to 24 months unless you fade quicker.
• I recommend Eyes be maintained approximately every 4 years when the pigment begins to dull (gray) in appearance.
• I recommend Lips be maintained approximately every 5 years when the color continues to soften quite a bit compared to what you started out with.

Please keep these instructions for future touch-ups, and THANK YOU for being my client. It’s always a real pleasure to serve you. Sincerely, Carolyn

Carolyn Elliott CPCP Permanent Makeup Inc.   805-550-7379
Care Instructions may also be found on website:  www.carolyn-elliott.com