Pre-care and Aftercare | isoke studios

pre-care & aftercare

During your appointment, please be mindful of any distractions. We ask that you silence your devices and keep them put away for the duration of your appointment.

Focus on relaxing and getting a good night's rest the night before the procedure. Eat a hearty and healthy meal before your procedure.

Make sure to come photo ready!

FIND YOUR INSTRUCTIONS BELOW :

Do not use any razors on the scalp

Have your hair cut in a buzz cut prior to your appointment unless you are scheduled for a density treatment

Wash your scalp with a gentle shampoo before coming into your appointment for a clean surface

If you have a dry or flaky scalp, apply a gentle non-fragrant moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated (ex. Aquaphor)

Avoid any tanning, tanning oils, or excess sunlight that would cause burning or peeling of your skin

You may bring a clean hat or scarf to loosely cover your head after the procedure

Clients who use a hair piece, do not apply 5-7 days prior to your scheduled procedure

Avoid the following 48 hours before your appointment

NO SMOKING

NO ALCOHOL

NO IBUPROFEN

NO MOTRIN

NO ASPIRIN

NO CAFFEINE

NO WORKING OUT

NO NAPROXEN

NO NIACIN

NO VITAMIN E

NO OTHER STIMULANTS OR BLOOD THINNERS

DO NOT DISCONTINUE ANY MEDICATION WITHOUT DISCUSSING WITH YOUR DOCTOR PRIOR

Follow these instructions for 5 to 7 days

Failure to do so may result in poor results or infection
Do not touch the area with your bare hands as it can create an infection
Do not wash the pigmented area for 3 days
Apply your favorite organic moisturizer 2-4 times daily until the procedure area is healed
No make-up, soaps, sun exposure, saunas, jacuzzis, swimming in chlorine pools or recreational water, close contact with animals, or working out until the area is completely healed
Do not use Products that contain glycolic acid and lactic acid (Always check your product labeling)
Before bathing, gently apply a light coating of organic moisturizer on the procedure area using a clean cotton swab

Continue this regiment until the procedure area is healed

For best results, leave the scalp uncovered until fully healed

Please follow these important notes during the healing process and after.

Use SPF after the procedure area is healed to prevent pigment color fading
If you are a blood donor, you may not give blood for 1 year following your scalp micro pigmentation procedure according to Red Cross

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact us

Avoid the following 48 hours before your appointment

NO SMOKING
NO ALCOHOL
NO IBUPROFEN
NO MOTRIN
NO ASPIRIN
NO CAFFEINE
NO WORKING OUT
NO NAPROXEN
NO NIACIN
NO VITAMIN E
NO OTHER STIMULANTS OR BLOOD THINNERS

DO NOT DISCONTINUE ANY MEDICATION WITHOUT DISCUSSING WITH YOUR DOCTOR PRIOR.

Follow these instructions:

No water contact on the brows for the 1st 7 days
Dab your brows with a cotton pad every 5 minutes for the 1st hour post procedure
Make sure to be cautions and delicate
Do not touch your brows with your bare hands, as it can create an infection
Begin applying your A & D Ointment using a clean q tip on day 3
Apply the ointment morning and night until the scabs completely fall off
Do not pick or pull at the scabs that form
Allow the scabs to fall off on their own, if the scabs come off prematurely it will affect the result
Wear a brow visor before showering for 7 days
Do not use products that contain glycolic and lactic acid as it will cause your brows to fade
No brow or lash tint, makeup on the brows, soaps, saunas, jacuzzis, swimming in chlorine pools or recreational bodies of water, working out gardening or close contact with pets for 7 days
Use an SPF, once healed to prevent your brows from fading from long hours of long exposure
Sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase to prevent your brows from tugging on a cotton pillowcase
Keep your brows clean and dry

A touch up 6 weeks after the initial session is recommended to ensure the longevity of your new brows

Failure to follow the instructions will result in poor results

Send pictures of your brows during the healing process

Maintain your brows by scheduling a brow wax every 3 to 4 weeks

Day 1-2

Your brows will be slightly darker

Day 3-8

Your brows will begin to scab and peel

Day 9-12

Your brows will appear light and patchy

Day 13-15

The color will begin to come back and settle into the skin

Healed results will be 15-20% lighter, make sure to trust the process

Your final results will show within 3 to 4 weeks

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact us

Avoid the following 48 hours before your appointment:

SMOKING
ALCOHOL
CAFFEINE
IBUPROFEN
MOTRIN
ASPIRIN
WORKING OUT
NAPROXEN
NIACIN
VITAMIN E
OTHER STIMULANTS

Tylenol can be taken if you have a low pain tolerance

Exfoliate your lips thoroughly 1 day prior to your procedure

Do not get lip injections 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after the procedure

If your appointment is booked during an outbreak of cold sores on your lips, the procedure may not be done.

Please be aware that you may awaken an outbreak following this treatment.

It is highly recommended to take an anti viral medication such as Zovirax 5 days before, the day of and 5 days after the procedure or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

Follow these instructions:

No spicy or citrus foods for 5 days
Drink through a straw
No smoking-this will severely affect your results
Dab your lips with a cotton pad every 5 minutes for the 1st hour post procedure
Make sure to be cautions and delicate
Do not touch your lips with your bare hands, as it can create an infection
Begin applying your A & D Ointment using a clean q tip at least 3 times a day
Apply the ointment morning and night until the flakes completely fall off
Do not pick, rub, or pull at the flakes that form this will affect the end result
Allow the scabs to fall off on their own, if the scabs come off prematurely it will affect the result
Failure to follow the instructions will result in poor results

Send photos of your lips during the healing process

Day 1-2

Swelling will subside and your lips will appear darker

Day 3-4

Your lips will begin to flake

Day 5

All or most of the flakes will be gone

Over the next few weeks, the color will begin to settle and come back

Healed results will be 40% lighter, make sure to trust the process

Final results will show within 8 weeks

Touch ups may be needed after 8 weeks

Failure to follow the instructions will result in poor results

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please let us know