FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 5 - MIKA BEAUTY AND BROWS

Q: What are the EYEBROW PMU aftercare instructions?

Always wash your hands before touching the brows. • 30 mins after • Gently dab freshly tattooed area with a damp cotton pad or lightly splash your face with lukewarm water and pat dry to remove any lymph and previously applied cream. • Repeat process every 30 minutes for 2 hours. After 2 hours, apply a very small amount (the size of a rice grain) of lotion provided on both brows. Use a Q-tip. • R epeat the above process every 2-3 hours until bed time. Keep the area clean. • Day 2 - 7 • AM - wash the brow area with the provided soap. Rinse. Dry. Apply provided cream. • PM - Repeat. DO NOT USE any skin care products that exfoliate your skin such as retinol acids, Retin A, Glycolic Acids, Aloe and Vitamin E products, AHA, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and creams that contain regeneration factors during your healing time. • Avoid laser treatments (Fraxel Laser, IPL) on the eyebrow are at any time. These treatments contribute to the pigment color alteration and cause burns. • The use of antibiotics and hormonal therapy can lead to faster pigment fading.

Q: What to expect during my PMU appointment?

• We start by consulting with you to understand the desired result. • Next, we map the area to ensure facial symmetry and achieve the desired shape. • We apply a highly effective topical anesthetic gel for comfort. • We choose the perfect pigment color for you. • We deposit the pigment in your upper dermis using a machine equipped with a super fine needle.

Q: How do I prepare for my PMU appointment?

6 MONTHS PRIOR • NO Accutane or Steroids 2 WEEKS PRIOR • NO Botox • Fillers • Lase r • NO Peels • Needling • Exfoliators • NO Retinol • Acids Base Skincare • NO Tanning Beds • Spray Tans • Sunburn • NO Antibiotics • Vitamin A & E Products • NO Lash Serums (Lash Line Service) 72 HOURS PRIOR • NO Blood Thinners (i.e. Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacen) Brow Service: • NO Threading • Waxing • Brow Tinting Lash Line Service: • NO Lash Lift or Tint • Remove Lash Extensions and All Residual Glue from Lashes 12-24 HOURS PRIOR • NO Alcohol • NO Caffeine DURING THE PROCEDURE • NO Contact Lenses Feel free to bring your earbuds along so you can enjoy listening to your favorite music, podcast, audiobook, or anything else that makes you feel comfortable during your visit!