Powder Brows

Powder Brows is a form of cosmetic tattooing & I am committed to giving you the best advice in order to determine your suitability for treatment.

As we are inserting pigment into live tissue, ensuring that you are suitable for the procedure & that the skin is in optimum condition is vital to the results.

It is essential that you check if you are a suitable candidate for the procedure & pre-care & aftercare must also be followed correctly. Failure to follow the guidelines will affect the success of the treatment & the final result.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

To go ahead you must be OVER THE AGE OF 18, & NOT be pregnant or breastfeeding.

Please consult with me prior to booking if any of the following applies to you:

Problematic, oily, sensitive skin or any skin conditions
Have any serious health issues/diseases
Have any signs of infection
Have undergone any recent cosmetic procedures (chemical peels/botox)
Use anti-age skincare such as retinol/acids
Currently on acne medication
Have existing, older semi-permanent make-up on brows

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Unfortunately you may be unsuitable for Powder Brows if any of the following applies to you as it may complicate & increase risks involved with the procedure or cause faster pigment fading.

Please consult with me prior to booking if any of the following applies to you:

Allergic to local anaesthetic (e.g lidocaine) or pigment
Started dental treatment/medication
Glaucoma
High blood pressure
Blood related disease/blood clotting disorder such as haemophilia, sickle cell, anaemia, platelet disorder
Diabetes
Viral infection or infectious disease
Antibiotics
Skin infection in brow region
Shingles
Sunburn
Skin rash
Herpes simples
Folliculitis
Acne
Warts
Fungal infection
Impetigo
Conjunctivitis
Psoriasis or Eczema near brow region
Dermatitis
Rosacea
Organ transplant recipient
Chemotherapy/radiotherapy
Steroid medication
Pace maker/heart disease/artificial valves
Prone to keloid scars
Epilepsy
HIV virus
Hepatitis
Leukaemia
Sarcoma
Von Willesbrands disease
Thyroid disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
MS
Lupus
Malignant disease
Thrombophilia
Scleroderma
Any other serious illness/disease not mentioned
Any conditions/treatments causing immune deficiency

PRE-CARE

The pre-care & aftercare advice must be followed to ensure the best outcome of the final result & to prolong the life of your cosmetic tattoo. If pre-care has not been followed correctly I reserve the right to decline going ahead with the procedure.

Please take your time to read through the following points as treatment will only go ahead if the pre-care is followed precisely:

If Accutane/Roaccutane is used to treat acne - the procedure can only be performed 1 year after the completion of therapy
No chemical peels/laser peels, dermabrasion, or any other intense treatments for 2 months prior
No Botox, fillers on the forehead, temple or eye area for 4 weeks prior
No sun tanning, sunbeds, intense sun exposure for 4 weeks prior
No Retinol/acids to be used in skincare 2 weeks prior
No brow tinting or lamination for 2 weeks prior
No waxing/threading/plucking or hair removal 1 week prior
No blood thinners such as aspirin/niacin/vitamin E/ibuprofen/fish oil or vitamins to be taken 3 days prior
No alcohol 48 hours prior
No coffee/tea/greentea (including decaf drinks) or any caffeine related drinks/products, energy drinks, spicy food or exercise 24 hours prior
Please DO drink plenty of water in the two weeks leading up to the procedure as hydration is key for skin healing
Please eat before the procedure to help with blood sugar levels
Please make sure you are well hydrated & rested on the day of the treatment
Please arrive with no make-up on your brow/forehead region
Please arrive alone to your appointment - children are NOT permitted

AFTERCARE

The cosmetic tattooing procedure involves breaking the skin surface so there is always a potential risk for infection to occur after. It cannot be stressed enough how vital it is that the aftercare instructions are followed precisely to avoid infection, pigment loss & discolouration. If aftercare has not been followed correctly I reserve the right to decline treating you further.

You will be given specific aftercare instructions to follow on the day of your treatment which must be followed precisely. Brows will need to be kept clean & dry during the healing period of 10-14 days.

Please read the following to understand what will need to be AVOIDED 10-14 days post treatment, until any flakes have fallen off naturally.

All creams, make-up, foundation on or around the brow region
Work outs/exercising
Tweezing/threading/waxing or tinting brows
Dusty/dirty environments
Saunas/steam rooms/swimming
Facial massage
Steam from shower/bath/cooking/ironing/dishwasher
Direct water from shower running over brow area or soaking in the bath
Picking/scratching/rubbing & touching brow area

During the next 30 days after treatment please AVOID:

Sunbathing &/or tanning beds
Light therapies/chemical/laser treatments
Fruit acids/anti-ageing acid skincare/creams that contain regeneration factors
Retinol/Retina
Microdermabrasion
Botox
Facials

PLEASE NOTE - Antibiotics & hormonal therapy can lead to faster pigment fading. ALWAYS protect bows from the sun using a high SPF. Sun exposure/sunbeds can cause discoloration.