Pre-Procedure Information
At Newport Permanent Makeup, our goal is to provide you with an exceptional experience. We place our emphasis on treating you with the highest standard of client care and excellence in all aspects of the procedure process. We are bringing years of experience, the highest level of training and the most state-of-the-art equipment to your highly individualized procedures.
In order to ensure that every client has adequate time to have their individual needs addressed we have instituted certain policies and pre-procedure requirements.
For your health and welfare and to ensure a successful outcome in your new Permanent Makeup, please read the following:
· Please refrain from taking any medications for 7 days before your appointment that may cause thinning of the blood. We do not want to encourage any unnecessary bleeding, as this is detrimental to color retention and the health of the skin. These medications include Advil (Ibuprofen) Aleve, Aspirin, or other prescription medications that promote thinning of the blood. Alcohol constitutes as a blood-thinner so refrain from imbibing within the 48 hours leading up to your appointment. Caffeine can make you more resistant to numbing medications and also make you less relaxed during your procedure. We recommend avoiding or limiting caffeine intake on the day of your appointment.
· Due to Board of Health regulations, we avoid performing services to anyone with a communicable illness. If you have a cold, flu or similar viral or bacterial infection please respect that we do not wish to share your illness or run the risk of passing it around via our clinic.
· If you have a heart valve condition and require antibiotic therapy prior to ANY invasive or dental procedure, please consult your physician for prophylactic antibiotics before your visit.
· If you are pre-menstrual or on your period, you will be more pain-sensitive. Every effort is made during your procedure to make you comfortable with the use of topical anesthetics. Typically the procedures are relatively painless; some experience mild discomfort. Try to plan your procedure so it does not fall at this point in your monthly cycle.
· FOR LIP PROCEDURES ONLY: If you are having your lips tattooed and have EVER had a cold sore or “fever blister” (Herpes Simplex) you will need to be on prescription medication to prevent an outbreak in response to the “trauma” to the lip tissue. This can be obtained by calling your doctor or your dentist for an anti-viral prescription and begin taking the medication the day before your procedure. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS RULE. IF YOU COME TO YOUR APPOINTMENT WITHOUT THE PRESCRIPTION YOUR PROCEDURE WILL BE RESCHEDULED AND YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE PROCEDURE VISIT.
· FOR LIP PROCEDURES ONLY: If you get lip filler injections it is advised that you get your filler one month prior or one month after after your lip color procedure.
· If you are an insulin-dependent diabetic, have glaucoma and use prescription eye drops for this condition, or have any other serious medical condition that you are being treated for at the time of your appointment, you must inform us in advance of this condition. It may be fine to proceed with your appointment but sometimes we require a release from your treating physician.
· FOR EYEBROW AND EYELINER PROCEDURES ONLY: do not tint lashes or wax eyebrows within 48 hours of your procedure.
· FOR EYELINER PROCEDURES ONLY: If you wear eyelash extensions they must be completely off before you come in the day of your procedure, after one week of healing time you may put your lash extensions back on.
· If you are currently applying an over-the-counter lash growth enhancer: YOU MUST discontinue using it for 30 days prior to an eyeliner procedure. If you are using Latisse, we cannot do eyeliner on you for a minimum of 6 months after cessation of the Latisse. No Exceptions. Latisse causes inflammation and increased blood flow to the lash follicle. This can cause excessive bleeding, swelling, and bruising during the eyeliner procedure and can inhibit color retention. Failure to observe this policy will result in canceling your appointment and a full-price charge for the procedure time.
· If you wear contact lenses you must remove them for the eyeliner procedure. It is advisable to wear glasses instead of contacts for 2-3 days following the procedure to minimize irritation and the increased risk of eye infection.
· If you tend to swell and are having your lips or eyeliner tattooed, you may take Benadryl or other over-the-counter antihistamines 30 minutes to one hour before your appointment. Use caution if you are driving under the influence of any OTC medications that may induce drowsiness.
· FOR ALL COSMETIC TATTOOING PROCEDURES: If you are using Retin-A or other retinoid-based skin products, you must discontinue these products for 10 days before your procedure.
· Feel free to arrive with your makeup on if you would like me to see how you wear your customary daytime makeup. You may also bring any photographic examples, makeup colors, etc. to use in the selection process. Your makeup will be designed with traditional cosmetics before the procedure(s). You will have ample opportunity to provide input as to shape, placement, and color before the permanent makeup application.
· Your permanent makeup will look darker and more dramatic for the first 3-7 days following your procedure. You will be wearing a thin layer of healing ointment (we provide that) for 7 days. Please plan your procedure to ensure enough time to heal and feel comfortable with your appearance. Usually, 5-7 days is adequate. You will not be wearing mascara for 7 days if you have your eyeliner done. Plan your schedule accordingly. Intense exercise is prohibited for one week post-procedure. Please plan accordingly.
· You will be provided with thorough aftercare instructions and provided with a written copy of the instructions. You will also be sent home with an aftercare packet that contains the necessary healing ointments and essentials.