Before & Aftercare
At Frida, we believe the right pre and post-treatment care can truly make a difference to your final results. To help you achieve the best outcome possible, please follow the below instructions.
Preparation
You will get the best results when you properly prepare – it all starts with a good canvas. The eyebrow area must be healthy, strong, non-sensitive and non-irritated. Here’s how to get your skin ready for the procedure:
Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis one week before procedure.
Do not tan two weeks prior or have sunburned face.
Do not have any type of facial/peel 2 weeks prior to treatment.
Discontinue Vitamin A/Retinol products one month prior to treatment.
Do not work out the day of the procedure.
Do not have Botox 3 weeks prior.
Do not take Fish Oil or Vitamin E one week prior (natural blood thinners).
Do not wax or tint your eyebrows 3 days before the procedure.
In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:
Do not drink alcohol 24 – 48 hours before your tattoo; do not consume coffee before your procedure; do not take aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief (this thins the blood); tylenol may be used if necessary.
Now that you know what NOT to do, here’s a good acronym to help you out, just think of:
A – W – M
which stands for Absorb, Wash, & Moisturize.
Aftercare
DAY 0: Absorb
Gently blot the area with the a clean cotton round to absorb excess lymph fluid. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymph and minimizes scabbing. Do this every 5 minutes for the full day until oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymph.
Days 1-7: Wash
Wash daily to remove bacteria and dead skin, (don’t worry, this doesn’t remove the pigment).
Gently wash your eyebrows each morning and night with water and an antibacterial soap like Dial, Cetaphil or Neutrogena. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the eyebrows. Rub the area in a gentle smooth circular motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away. To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids like glycolic, lactic, BHA, AHA, or any exfoliates.
Days 1-7: Moisturize
Apply a rice grain size amount of after-care ointment with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area. Be sure not to over apply as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The ointment should be barely noticeable on the skin. Never put the ointment on a wet or damp tattoo.
AWM (absorb, wash, moisturize) should have you covered, but here are some extra tips to help with a smooth and easy recovery.
Important Reminders
Use a fresh pillowcase
Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away.
Picking can cause scarring or loss of color
No facials, Botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks
Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors.
Avoid long hot showers for the first 10 days.
Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days
Avoid swimming, lakes, and hot tubs for the first 10 days
Avoid topical makeup including sunscreen on the area
DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area.
Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week.
Important note about showering
Limit your showers to 5 minutes so you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair. Your face should only be getting wet at the very end of the shower. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.
Remember, with the proper prep and aftercare routine you will have much better results with your microblading procedure. Don’t forget your new favorite acronym: