Pre-Care Instruction & Guidelines for Application
PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION
The following are a few issues that will not qualify a person for a microblade procedure:
- Is currently pregnant
- Has cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation
- Steroid Medication and Prednisone (off for at least 2 months)
- Has an open wound present
- Has aged skin that is extremely thin or severely wrinkled
- Has a bacterial or viral infection
Please check with the following with your doctor before having a microblade procedure:
- Have diabetes and under doctor care
- Have been in remission from cancer for 1 year
- Have high blood pressure
- Using blood thinning prescriptions
- Have seborrheic dermatitis
The following facial procedures must be avoided 4 weeks before the microblade procedure:
- No botox or chemical peels of any kind. These include Glycolic, Pumpkin, AlphaHydroxy Acid, Salicylic Acid, Microdermabrasion, Laser Facials, both ablative and non-ablative. Also included are Fraxel, Co2 and IPL laser treatments.
The following procedures must be avoided 1 week prior to a microblade procedure:
- All blood thinners including Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Aspirin, Excedrin, Warfarin, Coumadin, Oil Supplements such as Fish Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Primrose Oil
- Antibiotics, Iron Supplements and Magnesium all compromise the integrity of the skin and avoid Retin-A or any strong skin care products.
- Any mood-altering drugs
Pre-Procedure Instructions
- Please eat something 20-30 minutes prior to your appointment. This keeps your blood sugar steady and helps you to be more comfortable and less sensitive
- Avoid any form of caffeine 2-3 hours prior to your appointment. Caffeine is a stimulant and will heighten your sensitivity
- If you bruise easily, we recommend taking Arnica before procedure and after. Arnica is available at most health food stores
- No working out or alcohol within 24 hours of the procedure