BEAUTY by chanel

Planning Ahead. 

What to know before scheduling your service.

ARE YOU A CANDIDATE?

Most people are... However, you should NOT 
consider cosmetic tattooing if you experience any of the following conditions:

• INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETIC (high blood sugar)

• HEMOPHILIAC (bleeding disorder)

• PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE

• ACTIVE INFECTION (staff or impetigo).  

• PREGNANT

• NURSING A BABY

*There may be other medical issues that may 
prevent you from a successful procedure. 

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE CARE OF A DOCTOR, INQUIRE WITH THEM ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE A CANDIDATE FOR COSMETIC TATTOOING.

BE ADVISED

Certain medications can have a negative affect on procedure areas resulting in premature fading and/or the need for multiple touch up sessions.

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HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING

EYE PROCEDURES? 

• Lasix

• Blepharoplasty

• Cornea Repair

• Lens Replacement

• Refractive Eye Surgery........etc.  

If so, you must wait a period of one year to have a cosmetic tattoo procedure performed on your eyes! 

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HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THESE COSMETIC PROCEDURES?

• Botox

• Dermal Fillers

• Facial Surgery

• Facial Implants

• Fat Transfers

These treatments can alter the appearance of tattooed areas, possibly requiring corrective measures.  NEVER get your brows tattooed following BOTOX INJECTIONS. You must wait a full 4 months for the effects to wear off. Brows should be tattooed in their NATURAL STATE.

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FREE ALLERGY TESTING IS AVAILABLE

Allergic reactions are extremely rare but still recommended, especially if you are allergy prone or have other conditions involvingskin sensitivities. Allergy test should be completed 3-5 days prior to your procedure appointment. This test ONLY helps to determine whether you will have an immediate reaction. Reactions can still be developed over time.  Again, these are extremely rare.  Testing may be accepted or declined at your discretion.

AVOID THE FOLLOWING SKINCARE PRODUCTS 

• Mineral Oils

• Glycolics

• Retin A

• Renova

• Accutane (stop for 1 year prior)

• Alpha-Hydroxy Acids

Discontinue use for 2-4 weeks pre and post procedure.  Continue to avoid use over healed tattooed area.

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AVOID THE FOLLOWING MEDICATION, HERBS, AND SUPPLEMENTS 

• Advil

• Aleve

• Aspirin

• Naproxen

• Ibuprofen

• Motrin

• Excedrin

• Aspirin

• Coumadin

• Warfarin

• Fish Oil

• Vitamin E Oil​

Unless medically required, discontinue use for 1 week prior to your procedure.  Blood Thinners and certain Supplements and Herbs have the potential to actually INCREASE bleeding and/or swelling.  This can result in poor color retention and slow healing.

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RECCOMENDED SUPPLEMENTS TO START TAKING

• Vitamin K

• Arnica Montana

These supplements will help prepare the skin for the procedure.  They are often recommended by plastic surgeons to help reduce swelling and promote healing of wounded skin tissue.  Start taking 1 week prior to procedure​, as recommended on packaging.  Vitamin K is used to help blood clot while Arnica Montana is used to promote fast healing, less pain, bruising and swelling.

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PLAN AND SCHEDULE WISELY
Please don't schedule any  flights, parties, photo shoots, kid pick up, first dates, surgery, or any other important event right before OR immediately following your appointment.  It will take 7-10 days for the procedure area to appear healed.  Take this time frame into account when making social plans.

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AVOID SCHEDULING DURING YOUR CYCLE

You may be more sensitive while on your menstrual cycle.  You may also bleed more during your procedure which could lead to poor pigment retention.

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AVOID THE FOLLOWING 

Stop exercising a few days prior to the session and for a week 
following the procedure. Exercise causes sweat. Sweat can remove 
color.  Also avoid heat, water, steam and sun for at least a week to ten 
days following the procedure.

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• Primrose Oil

• Magnesium

• Valerian

• Hops

• Melatonin

• St John’s Wort

• Passion Flower

• Chamomile

• Willow Bark

• Caffeine (2-3 days)

• Alcohol (2-3 days)