Preaparing for your appointment
Before you book
Please note the following information for healing time and aftercare must be followed:
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Before your appointment
You must not:
- Have taken any blood thinners in the last 24-48 hours before your appointment. These include: Alcohol, vitamin A, vitamin E, ibuprofen and any other pain relievers. Caffeine consumed the day of before your appointment may increase discomfort levels and blood flow.
- Have exercised 24 hours before your appointment and 10-14 days post procedure (until brows have healed).
- Have spent an extensive amount of time in the sun directly before your scheduled appointment.
- Have had any facial peels or laser resurfacing performed in the last 2 weeks.
- Have had botox at least 2 weeks before your appointment (after is fine).
- Be pregnant.
- Be undergoing radiation/chemotherapy.
- Be on Accutane.
- Be allergic to lidocaine or epinephrine.
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Note:
- Persons with an existing eyebrow tattoo must first inquire and submit photos to see if it is possible to be corrected.
- Persons with Diabetes and heart conditions must get a written note from their physician.
- Persons with extreme/severe allergies may come for a patch test before booking an appointment.
After Your Appointment
You must:
-Continue to minimize sun exposure while the brows are healing. Wearing a hat while outdoors is sufficient.
- Not soak the brows in any water until the scab is healed (7-14 days).
- Sweat or suntan until the scab is healed (7-14 days).
- Avoid using any skin products on or near the brow area that contain exfoliative properties (AHA/BHA, Retinol, Glycolic/fruit acids).
- Not apply any makeup or product on the brow area (other than the provided ointment) until the brows are healed & pealed.
- Not disturb, pick, scratch or rub the healing scab on the brows.
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If you have anymore questions/concerns before booking an appointment, please feel free to contact Haley at 604-617-5999 or email haley@archangelbrows.ca
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