What to Expect with PMU procedures

Before your appointment

  • NO excessive alcohol or caffeine within 24 hours prior to appointment.

  • NO painkillers like Ibuprofen or Tylenol within 24 hours prior to appointment.

  • NO Botox or fillers around area to be tattooed for 4 weeks prior.

  • Discontinue use of Accutane, Retin-A or other acne medications 3 months prior.

  • Avoid sun and tanning 1 week prior.

  • NO waxing, tinting, microdermabrasion, chemical peels 2 weeks prior.

  • Discontinue any lash growth serums 3 months prior.

  • Remove eyelash extensions 2 days before eyeliner procedure.

  • For eyeliner procedure, if you wear contacts please remove them the day before.

  • NO makeup on the area to be tattooed the day of.

  • Discontinue use of AHA products around area to be tattooed 2 weeks prior.

  • If you suffer from or have EVER had cold sores (herpes simplex) unfortunately you CANNOT receive Lip Blushing Treatment as flare ups can occur during tattooing.

  • Please exfoliate and moisturize lips during the week of lip blushing appointment.

  • Please note you will be more sensitive the week of your menstrual cycle.

  • Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • Eat well and stay hydrated the day before and of appointment, your body will thank you.

  • Failure to follow preparation can result in more pain during procedure and/or jeopardize healed results.

During your appointment

  • Please arrive on time to fill out any necessary forms pertaining to procedure receiving. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you may be asked to reschedule and lose initial deposit.

  • I will spend necessary time to consult with you and pre-draw brows, lips, and liner, choose colors with you to best suit your skin type, tone, and texture.

  • You will be numbed with 2 numbing agents during tattooing procedures. One to numb area to be tattooed and then after first pass of needle, another numbing agent that works on broken skin. The procedures can be uncomfortable, but NOT painful.

  • After procedure I will go over aftercare instructions in depth, get you rescheduled for mandatory touchup appointment and send you home with a care pack to help ensure ideal healed results and quality of my service.

After your appointment

  • NO makeup on tattooed area until scabbing is gone.

  • NO sun tanning, swimming, or excessive sweating.

  • NO moisturizers, skin care products, sunscreen on tattooed area until scabbing is gone.

  • Do not rub or pick at area while healing.

  • Do not touch the area unless its for cleaning purposes.

  • Apply aftercare ointment 2 times daily for 7-10 days.

  • Expect swelling, redness, and tenderness of area for up to a few weeks.

  • With lip procedures, no kissing, salty/spicy foods, and drink out of straw for up to 1 week after.

  • Should an infection occur, make me aware and please seek medical attention immediately.