Pre and Post Care

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We take Pre & Post Care seriously! To ensure the best results, we may deny service if you don't follow the instructions below.

Please Contact Us Before Scheduling If You Have Any of the Following Conditions:
If you have any of the conditions listed below, please reach out to us (holly@myluxeink.com) before booking. A doctor's note may be required for approval.

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Diabetes
• Viral infections or epilepsy
• Pacemaker or heart conditions
• Organ transplant
• Keloid/scarring tendencies
• Skin issues (rashes, acne) near the brows
• Recent Botox or Accutane use
• Allergies to anesthetics or epinephrine
• Oily/problematic skin
• Autoimmune diseases
• Cancer or chemotherapy

Pre-Care (Before Your Appointment):

• Avoid exercise, alcohol, caffeine, and blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, Advil) for 48 hours before.
• No sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks prior.
• Discontinue use of Retin-A, AHA, and similar products for 6 weeks.
• Avoid brow waxing/tinting/threading 1 week before.
• Stop using brow serums 6 weeks before.

Post-Care (After Your Appointment):

• Gently clean brows with a fragrance-free cleanser and apply Aquaphor twice a day for 10 days.
• No rubbing, picking, or scratching—let scabs fall off naturally.
• Avoid sun exposure, swimming, saunas, sweating, or hot showers for at least 10 days.
• No makeup or skincare on brows for 10 days.
• Sleep with your face off the brows for 10 days.

Protect Your Investment:

• Once healed (10 days), use sunscreen daily (e.g., Skinceuticals Physical Fusion) to prevent fading.
• Avoid lasers, and always cover brows with a barrier (like Vaseline) when using harsh skincare products.
• Yearly touch-ups are recommended to maintain results.

Important: Failure to follow Pre & Post Care instructions will result in denied service and may affect future appointments. No guarantees if instructions aren’t followed!

We reserve the right to deny service at our discretion. If you have any of the conditions below, please contact us at holly@yluxeink.com before booking your eyeliner appointment to confirm eligibility. For waived conditions, you may need a doctor's note of approval.

Conditions to be aware of:

• Eye surgeries (e.g. cataract, Lasik, blepharoplasty) – must wait 3-9 months
• Vascular eyelids
• Previous eyeliner tattoos
• Pregnancy or nursing
• Diabetes
• Viral infections
• Epilepsy, pacemaker or heart conditions
• Organ transplant history
• Keloids or scarring tendencies
• Skin conditions (e.g. seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis)
• Illness (cold, flu, etc.)
• Botox in the last 2 months
• Accutane use in the past year
• Doxycycline use in the last 6 months
• Allergies to lidocaine or epinephrine
• Oily or problematic skin
• Cancer or autoimmune diseases

Pre-Care Instructions:

• Arrive makeup-free and without eyelash extensions
• Remove lash extensions 1 week prior
• Stop using lash serums (Latisse) for 4 weeks before
• Avoid sun exposure and tanning 2 weeks before
• No alcohol, caffeine, or strenuous workouts 48 hours before
• No aspirin, Advil, or fish oil 48 hours before
• Stop Retin-A, chemical peels, and exfoliants 6 weeks prior
• Consider taking Arnica 1 week before

Post-Care Instructions:

• Avoid contact lenses for 24 hours
• Use sunscreen after 10 days to prevent fading
• No makeup around the eyes for 7 days
• Avoid sweating, swimming, saunas, and hot baths for 10 days
• Apply ointment twice daily for 10 days after cleaning
• Do not pick at scabbing or pigment
• Ice packs for the first 48 hours (protected with a towel)
• Avoid Retin-A, glycolic acids, and sun exposure for 4 weeks
• Expect some swelling and fading (up to 50%) during healing

Additional Care:

• Wear hats and sunglasses for sun protection
• Yearly touch-ups are recommended
• Certain skincare products can fade the pigment (apply Vaseline when using exfoliants)
• Avoid chlorine swimming without protection

Failure to follow Pre- and Post-Care may result in denied service or future appointments.wer to this item.

Cold Sore Precaution:
If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you must take an antiviral medication (e.g., Valtrex, Zovirax, or Famvir) prescribed by your doctor before your lip blush procedure. Cold sores can be triggered by the procedure, and antiviral medication is required to prevent outbreaks. Take the medication for 5 days (2 days before, 1 day of, and 2 days after the procedure). No exceptions.

Pre-Care for Lips:

• Start antiviral medication 2 days before the procedure if you've had cold sores.
• Avoid working out, alcohol, caffeine, and stimulants 48 hours before.
• Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning for 1 week before.
• Stop taking aspirin, Advil, or supplements (like fish oil, vitamin E) 48 hours prior.
• No Retin-A or AHA for 6 weeks.
• Hydrate your lips (use Aquaphor or Vaseline) and exfoliate the week before.
• Wait 6 months after lip fillers before getting a lip tattoo.

Post-Care for Lips:

• Apply ointment to lips several times daily for at least 10 days to keep them moist.
• Do not pick or rub – it’s normal to itch.
• Avoid soaps, hot drinks, and stretching lips for 10 days.
• Do not kiss or have friction on lips for 10 days.
• Avoid water on your lips (when showering or washing your face) for the first 7 days.
• No swimming or hot baths for 4 weeks.
• Use a straw for drinks and avoid oily or spicy foods.
• Avoid direct sunlight and tanning for 4 weeks.
• No smoking for at least 10 days.

Additional Tips:

• Expect swelling for 1-3 days and some fading (up to 50%) during healing.
• Lips may feel dry for 3-6 months.
• Follow all pre- and post-care instructions to ensure the best healing and results.

Important: We have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for clients who don’t follow the care instructions. If not followed, service may be denied, and future appointments could be affected.

1. Keep the Area Clean & Open – Do not cover with a Band-Aid or anything else. Air helps with faster healing. Clean the area 3-4 times daily using Li-FT® Home Care Wash on a damp, lint-free pad.
    
2. Avoid Water Exposure – Do not soak the area. Shower as usual but keep the treated area out of direct water spray. If it gets wet, gently pat dry immediately.
    
3. No Baths, Swimming, Saunas, Hot Tubs, Tanning, or Exercise – Strictly avoid activities that cause sweating or prolonged water exposure.
    
4. Let Scabs Fall Off Naturally – No picking, scratching, or touching the scabs. This could cause scarring and interfere with healing.
    
5. Handle with Care – Avoid anything that could irritate or damage the treated area.
    
6. Apply Healing Oil After Scabbing – Once all scabs have naturally fallen off, apply one drop of Li-FT® Heal Care Oil 3-4 times daily for at least 4 weeks or until your next session. If you don’t have Li-FT® Heal Care Oil, Vitamin E Oil can be used.
    
7. Lips – Use a straw for drinking until all scabs fall off. Brush with non-whitening, non-peroxide toothpaste like Tom’s of Maine or Classic Crest. Cut food into small bites and minimize mouth movements.
    

• Healing takes 8 full weeks before another session can be done. No exceptions.
• Lightening unwanted pigment is a gradual process and may take 2 to 5 sessions depending on pigment depth, saturation, and skin type.
• Some cases may require only partial lightening before color correction can be done. If pigment is misplaced, full lightening may be needed.
• Results vary and cannot be guaranteed.
• If you notice green or yellow pus or have concerns during healing, contact us immediately.