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Cosmetic Tattoo Academy

Student models: student performs procedure with 1:1 supervision by an instructor
Demo models: procedure is done by instructor in front of students
Receive safe, beautiful permanent makeup at a discounted price!
You MUST read the pre-care and aftercare instructions prior to booking!
Please note that each appointment is a separate cost; follow-up appointment is NOT included in the initial cost

You are pregnant or breastfeeding - NO EXCEPTIONS
You have a heart condition/pacemaker/defibrillator
If you are prone to keloid scars (raised, dark in color)
If you are a hemophiliac
You have taken Accutane in the last year
If you are taking any of the following medications (Triflusal (Disgren), Clopidogrel (Plavix), Prasugrel (Effient), Ticagrelor (Brilinta), Ticlopidine (Ticlid), Cilostazol (Pletal), Vorapaxar (Zontivity), Dipyridamole (Persantine, Coumadin, Pradaxia (dibigatran), Xarelto (rivaraxaban), Eliquis (apixaban), Savaysa (edoxaban)

DO NOT:

Drink caffeine or alcohol 24 hours before procedure
Work out 24 hours before procedure
Sunbathe/tan for one week prior
Take aspirin, Advil/Ibuprofen, Niacin, or Vitamin E for 24 hours prior
Take fish oil or "hair, skin, and nails" supplements for 24 hours prior
Use any skin care with acids (glycolic, salicylic, lactic, AHA, BHA) for 4 weeks prior (hyaluronic acid is OK)
Use chemical peels or retinol/Retin-A for 4 weeks prior
Wax or tint brows for 1 week prior
Use a lash/brow serum on the treatment area 2 weeks prior
Wear contacts for an eyeliner procedure

PLEASE NOTE:

You may be more sensitive if you're on your menstrual cycle
If you get fillers in the treatment area, they should be done 6 weeks before or 6 weeks after the procedure
If you get Botox, it should be done 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after the procedure
If you have oily skin, your results will appear softer and you may require more procedures
Results will not appear as bold on darker skin tones
Lip tattoo: you MUST pre-medicate with Valtrex if you have EVER had a cold sore

AVOID:

Rubbing, scratching, or picking at the treated area while healing
Sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 4 weeks (this can cause sensitivity and lightening of color)
Pools, saunas, steam rooms, hot showers/baths for 2 weeks
Sweating for at least 10 days - NO EXCEPTIONS (this can cause loss of color and possible infection)
Sleeping on your face for 10 days
Makeup and your normal skin care products on the treated are for 10 days
Facials, chemical treatments, or exfoliants for 4 weeks
Skin care with acids (glycolic, salicylic, lactic, AHA, BHA) on the treated area once healed

BROW REGIMEN:

Blot (don't wipe) brows with a clean tissue every 20 minutes for the next few hours
Gently wash with gentle cleanser (Cetaphil, Dial, CeraVe, baby shampoo, mild soap), pat dry, and apply a VERY THIN layer of Aquaphor before bed
First 10 days: wash & apply Aquaphor morning & night

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Days 1 & 2: Brows will appear darker and thicker. Your skin will likely be inflamed and red under the pigment (pigment may also appear warmer). You may experience some temporary swelling.
Day 3: New skin will start to heal over the tattoo and may become itchy.
Days 4-6: Skin begins to flake and peel - DO NOT PICK AT IT.
Days 7-10: Skin finishes flaking and pigment will appear lighter and possibly grayer.
Week 4: Pigment will clarify and return to the surface, appearing a bit darker and more true to color.
Each appointment requires a follow-up that is an additional charge.

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