How to prepare for your upcoming appointment

Are you a good candidate for Cosmetic Tattooing?

Unfortunately, not everyone is a candidate for cosmetic tattooing. I want each of my clients to get the absolute best results possible, but not every skin type/lifestyle accommodates that. The following list disqualifies you from currently receiving a cosmetic tattoo. A doctors note is needed in some cases. If you have any specific questions, please email portcitybrows@gmail.com.

  • * Currently using or have been on Accutane within the last 12 months


    * Have a freshly tanned/sunburned face


    * Glaucoma (lash line only)


    * Deep set wrinkles around the lips (lip blush only)


    * Active infection on or around treatment area

    * Active Rosacea (in treatment area)


    * Visible skin conditions (in treatment area) ex: eczema, psoriasis, moles



    * Artificial Heart Valves/Heart Conditions (dr. note required)


    * Uncontrolled Diabetes

    * Uncontrolled Autoimmune Disease

    * Taking blood thinning medications

    * Chemotherapy or Radiation treatment within last 12 months (dr. note required)


    * All clients must be at least 18 years old (no exceptions)


  • Brows

    - YOU CANNOT BE PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING

    - LIGHTLY EXFOLIATE YOUR BROWS THREE DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - AVOID USING RETINOL, HARSH ACIDS, AND EYEBROW GROWTH SERUMS THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - FOR CHEMICAL PEELS AND LASER TREATMENTS, YOU MUST WAIT SIX WEEKS FOLLOWING THE TREATMENT BEFORE HAVING YOUR BROWS DONE

    - NO CAFFEINE 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO BLOOD THINNERS 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
    (Vitamin E, fish oil, Niacin, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, prescription blood thinners)

    - NO ALCOHOL 48 HOURS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO TANNING ONE WEEK BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO BOTOX (ON FOREHEAD) FOUR WEEKS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO ANTIBIOTICS FOUR WEEKS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

    Avoid heavy exercise and caffeine the morning of your appointment. Exercising and caffeine increases blood flow and will cause excessive bleeding, leading to poor healed results.

    If your appointment is in the afternoon, it is okay to have a small cup of coffee that morning.

    You are welcome to come to your appointment with or without makeup on. We will be taking photos, so come however you are most comfortable. If you regularly fill in your brows, coming with at least your brows filled in helps me to see how you normally style your brows.

    You will be sent home with aftercare instructions for all PMU services. Brows take 10-14 days to completely heal. You must avoid sun, sweat, water, makeup, & skin care products, so please plan accordingly.

  • Lip Blush

    - YOU CANNOT BE PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING

    - LIGHTLY EXFOLIATE YOUR LIPS THREE DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - FOR CHEMICAL PEELS AND LASER TREATMENTS, YOU MUST WAIT SIX WEEKS FOLLOWING THE TREATMENT BEFORE HAVING YOUR LIPS DONE

    - NO CAFFEINE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO BLOOD THINNERS 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT
    (Vitamin E, fish oil, Niacin, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, prescription blood thinners)

    - NO ALCOHOL 48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO BOTOX/FILLERS (AROUND LIPS) FOUR WEEKS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO TANNING ONE WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO ANTIBIOTICS FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    *If you are prone to cold sores/fever blisters, it is recommended that you take an oral antiviral prescription from your doctor for 5 days prior to your appointment & continuing for 5 days after. If you have never had a cold sore/fever blister and you are worried about getting one, I have been told that the vitamin L-Lysine helps some people to not get them. I am not a doctor, so I cannot tell you what to take but these are just my recommendations.

    - Avoid heavy exercise and caffeine the morning of your appointment. Exercising and caffeine increases blood flow and will cause excessive bleeding, leading to poor healed results. Drink plenty of water & keep your lips moisturized!

    If your appointment is in the afternoon, it is okay to have a small cup of coffee that morning.

    You are welcome to come to your Lip Blush appointment with or without makeup on. We will be taking photos, so come however you are most comfortable. If you have a favorite lip color, you are welcome to bring it and I will do my best to color match it.

    You will be sent home with aftercare instructions for all PMU services. Lips take 4-10 days to completely heal. You must avoid sun, sweat, water, makeup, and facial/laser services, so please plan accordingly.

  • Lash Line Enhancement

    - YOU CANNOT BE PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING

    - LASH EXTENSIONS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - Lash Serums: Discontinue use 1–2 months prior to your appointment.

    - Contacts: Do not wear them during the procedure.

    - Medical Conditions: Includes rosacea, glaucoma (EXTREMELY IMPORTANT), high blood pressure, keloid-prone skin, and cancer/chemotherapy within the last 6 months.

    - FOR CHEMICAL PEELS AND LASER TREATMENTS, YOU MUST WAIT SIX WEEKS FOLLOWING THE TREATMENT BEFORE HAVING YOUR LASHE LINE DONE

    - NO CAFFEINE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO BLOOD THINNERS 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT
    (Vitamin E, fish oil, Niacin, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, prescription blood thinners)

    - NO ALCOHOL 48 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO BOTOX/FILLERS (AROUND EYES) FOUR WEEKS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO TANNING ONE WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - NO ANTIBIOTICS FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

    - Avoid heavy exercise and caffeine the morning of your appointment. Exercising and caffeine increases blood flow and will cause excessive bleeding, leading to poor healed results. Drink plenty of water!

    -Please come with clean eyes, NO makeup on them for your Lash Line Enhancement appointment.

    You will be sent home with aftercare instructions for all PMU services. Lash Line Enhancements take 10-14 days to completely heal. You must avoid sun, sweat, water, makeup, and facial/laser services, so please plan accordingly.

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