PRE CARE
& CONTRAINDICATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR
MICROCHANNELING
Due to the nature of this procedure, there are certain individuals ineligible for microchanneling. Please read through the list below to ensure that you are eligible for this service. If you have any doubt, please contact us or speak to your physician about the risks related to a cosmetic tattoo. We apologize about any inconveniences.
These individuals are ineligible for microchanneling:
Pregnant or nursing
On Accutane (must be off the medication for at least 12 months)
Have viral infections or diseases
You must consult your doctor if you:
Are diabetic
Are epileptic
Are required to take antibiotics prior to dental work
Have active skin cancer in the area to be microchannelled
In chemotherapy/radiation
Have hemophilia or are a heavy bleeder
Have had an organ transplant
Have an autoimmune disease
Have a history of keloid scarring
Have psoriasis or eczema on the area to be microchannelled
If you have overly dry skin, you will need to begin heavily moisturizing before your appointment. You will not be serviced if you have an active sunburn on your face
Please contact us before booking if you have any allergies to Lidocaine, Tetracaine, Epinephrine, latex, any makeup, hair dye, heavy metals, or alcohol to do a patch test.
PRE CARE
INSTRUCTIONS
Proper preparation for microchanneling is important to protect the integrity of your skin and to provide the best results possible.
One Month Before
No chemical peels, laser treatments, microneedling or other skin treatments 4 weeks prior to service. You may resume any skin treatments 4 weeks after your procedure.
Two Weeks Before Appointment
Botox/neurotoxins must be done at least 2 weeks before your scheduled appointment. Botox may be resumed 2 weeks after your appointment.
Avoid tanning your face 2 weeks prior to appointment (if you show up sunburned, or with skin peeling, you will be rescheduled, and will need to pay a new deposit fee).
Stop using any retinol/a and vitamin A creams/serums
If you have ever had a cold sore on your lips at any point in your lifetime you can get a prescription with your doctor for an antiviral medication and begin taking it 4 days before your appointment. This is not necessary. If you do not take the antivirals we will just not microchannel your lips. Microchanneling on the lips is great for plumping and smoothing out the fine lines.
48 Hours Before Appointment
Refrain from taking any blood thinners, such as: Ibuprofen, aspirin, turmeric, fish oil, vitamin E oil. Please take all prescribed medications as indicated.
Do not consume alcohol 48 hours prior to appointment.
It is important to be extra hydrated the days leading up to your appointment and the days following the treatment.
If an active/extreme acne breakout occurs before your appointment, please contact us immediately. (We can go over acne that is a few days old, but not over active acne)
Day of Appointment
Do not consume ANY sort of caffeinated beverages 12 hours before your appointment (you may have some as soon as your procedure is over).
Do not consume any alcoholic beverages on the day of your appointment.
Please come showered with clean hair and skin as to not spread any bacteria.
Please do not come with any makeup on your face. That also includes mascara.
Please do not show up with an active sunburn on the area to be treated. We will not be able to continue with the treatment and you will forfeit your deposit.
If you are feeling ill the days leading to your appointment or the day of, please contact us to reschedule.