- Stop using retinoids, Retin-A/Tretinoin, glycolic acid, lactic acid, and other exfoliating (AHA) products at least 14 days before your appointment. These products thin the skin and can affect pigment retention.
- Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications (such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Niacin) for 48 hours before your appointment, unless prescribed by your physician.
- Discontinue fish oil and turmeric supplements at least 14 days prior, if approved by your healthcare provider.
- Do not take antibiotics or steroids within 2 weeks of your appointment.
- Avoid tanning or arriving with sunburned skin. Sunburned or damaged skin cannot be tattooed.
- Schedule Botox or filler treatments at least 2 weeks before or after your permanent makeup appointment.
- Avoid facials, chemical peels, laser treatments, electrolysis, exfoliating treatments, and facial procedures for 14 days before your appointment.
- If you have scars or moles in the treatment area, please let us know. Pigment retention over scar tissue cannot be guaranteed, and moles will not be tattooed.
- On the day of your appointment, avoid caffeine and strenuous exercise, as both can increase bleeding and affect pigment retention.
- If you have an iron deficiency, continue taking your prescribed iron supplements to support optimal healed color.
Following these guidelines helps minimize bleeding, promotes proper healing, and improves your final results.