Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Here
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Does it hurt?
While one’s pain threshold varies from person to person, a topical anesthetic is applied before and throughout each procedure to maintain minimal discomfort. Most clients are very comfortable during their procedure!
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How long does it take?
I ask all clients to allow a 3-hour window of availability. A consultation is provided before every procedure. During this time we will design the perfect shape and color to complement your features. Paperwork and a medical history form will also be completed. The procedure itself typically takes 2-2 ½ hours. I like to allow additional time for any questions or concerns as well as ample time for the use of topical anesthetic before and throughout your procedure!
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What if I don’t like it?
Before the actual procedure begins we will spend time perfecting your desired design and choosing colors, TOGETHER. It is essential for you to have the ultimate say in every procedure! We will periodically stop throughout the procedure as well and check for possible necessary adjustments. If you are unhappy with the healed results, adjustments to shape and color can be made at your 6-8 week touchup!
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What will the final color look like?
The immediate color following a procedure will seem a bit bold and dramatic, being darker in color. This is normal. The color will lessen during the healing process, becoming softer and have a softer more natural look when fully healed. Though procedures areas heal at different rates, your “healed” color can usually be seen as early as day 7. It is common for the pigment to have a disappearing effect. Initially, the outcome is bold, as your body goes through the healing process, the procedure area will peel and flake away, as the old skin is new granular skin is formed, essentially camouflaging the pigment. Do not panic! The color is still there and will resurface in roughly 2-3 weeks’ time. Your pigment WILL FADE after your initial procedure. Please understand, your 6-8 week touch-up is essential to achieve your final result! Without this secondary appointment, your Permanent Cosmetic Procedure is INCOMPLETE!
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Is it Safe?
Yes! Any and all products and pigments used are immediately disposed of after each procedure. All needles are single-use, sterilized, individually wrapped, and properly disposed of after each client. Any Non-disposable machine parts are covered with barrier protection and properly sanitized before and after each client. Safety and Sanitization are of the utmost priority and all OSHA and CDC guidelines, are strictly followed. If you are concerned about having an allergic reaction to the pigment we use, a patch test is available by request. All Pigments used at Replenished You Permanent Cosmetics are held and tested to the highest standards, the likely hood of an allergic reaction or complications is extremely rare, almost non-existent!
PRE-PROCEDURE INFORMATION
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PRIOR TO SCHEDULING YOUR PERMANENT COSMETIC APPOINTMENT!!!
PLEASE NOTE: NOT EVERYONE IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR PERMANENT COSMETICS! YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY, AS WELL AS ANY CURRENT MEDICATIONS OR HEALTH COMPLICATIONS YOU MAY HAVE, WILL HELP US DETERMINE IF PERMANENT COSMETICS ARE RIGHT FOR YOU! PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING ANY MEDICAL CONCERNS BEFORE YOU SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT!
• Any permanent cosmetic procedure is a MULTI-SESSION PROCESS! After completing the first appointment, your touch-up appointment will be scheduled at 6-8 weeks! Your 6-8 week touch-up is vital! This is the fine-tuning appointment where we address any issues regarding shape, color, or loss of pigment.
• THIS IS AN ART, NOT AN EXACT SCIENCE!
-No guarantees can be made on your permanent cosmetic procedure!
• REPLENISHED YOU PERMANENT COSMETICS HAS NO CONTROL OVER YOUR BODY’S HEALING PROCESS!
-When leaving your appointment, YOUR PERMANENT COSMETICS ARE INTACT! How it heals will depend on your body’s healing process, your skin, lifestyle, and aftercare!
• ALL PROCEDURES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• NO SERVICES CAN BE PERFORMED IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR NURSING! NO EXCEPTIONS!
• IF YOU KELOID SCAR NO PERMANENT COSMETICS SERVICES CAN BE PERFORMED. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• NO ALCOHOL 24 HOURS prior to your procedure appointment!
• NO ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, OR BLOOD THINNING MEDICATIONS 72 HOURS prior to your procedure appointment!
NO MEDICATION SHOULD EVER BE DISCONTINUED WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING YOUR PHYSICIAN!
• NO EXERCISING FOR TWO WEEKS!!!!
-NO EXCESSIVE SWEATING! THIS MEANS NO WORKOUTS FOR TWO WEEKS, NOT A LESS STRENUOUS WORKOUT! Sweat contains salt….we use a saline-based solution to REMOVE pigment. Working out before you are at least weeks healed WILL RUIN YOUR BROWS!
• NO WATER OR SUN on procedure area for TWO WEEKS!
-This means no swimming or submerging your face in water until 2 weeks after your appointment! This will cause your permanent makeup to fade quicker and cause poor retention, not to mention the risk of infection! You may shower, face away from the water and do your best to keep the procedure area dry…especially brows!
• RESULTS WILL VARY WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL!
-We all heal differently and at different rates! While it is common to achieve desired results in 2 sessions, which is included in the cost…ADDITIONAL SESSIONS MAY BE NECESSARY.
• FOLLOWING THE AFTERCARE PROTOCOL PROVIDED TO YOU IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL!
• PLAN FOR THE COLOR INTENSITY OF THE PROCEDURE AREA TO BE SHARPER, BRIGHTER, OR DARKER THAN WHAT IS EXPECTED FOR THE FINAL OUTCOME.
-Your procedure area will gradually soften over the next 6 weeks as you heal!
• Botox can be performed 3 WEEKS BEFORE OR AFTER your procedure. NO SOONER!
• No chemical laser peels 30 days prior!
• NO ANTI-AGING RETIN-A PRODUCTS OR LASH GROWTH PRODUCTS 30 DAYS PRIOR!
• NO ACCUTANE FOR 1 YEAR prior to your appointment!
• Tweezing, waxing, threading, or electrolysis should be done 7 days prior, DO NOT RESUME HAIR REMOVAL FOR 2 WEEKS AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE!
• Brow tint, lash tint/lift should be performed 7 days before and NO SOONER than 2 weeks after!
• Artificial Lashes MUST BE REMOVED prior to any procedure of the eye.
• LIP PROCEDURES: You will be REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A PRESCRIPTION FROM YOUR DOCTOR FOR AN ANTIVIRAL TO BE TAKEN 5 DAYS BEFORE AND 5 DAYS AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OR COLD SORES/FEVER BLISTERS/HERPES SIMPLEX 1 VIRUS TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF AN OUTBREAK! EVEN IF IT WAS JUST ONE TIME, NO EXCEPTIONS!