Before your appointment, please disclose:

• Prescription medications
• Over-the-counter medications
• Supplements
• Blood-thinning medications
• Recent antibiotics
• Current or previous isotretinoin/Accutane use
• Diabetes
• Autoimmune conditions
• Bleeding or clotting disorders
• History of keloids or abnormal scarring
• History of cold sores or fever blisters
• Allergies
• Skin conditions affecting the treatment area
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Recent illness or infection
• Previous permanent makeup or cosmetic tattooing
• Recent cosmetic procedures

Never stop a prescription medication, including blood thinners, unless the healthcare professional who prescribed it specifically instructs you to do so.

Before your appointment, avoid treatments that leave the skin irritated, inflamed, peeling, or compromised.

Depending on the area being treated, this may include:

• Chemical peels
• Strong exfoliating treatments
• Retinoids or retinol
• Waxing
• Sugaring
• Laser treatments
• IPL
• Microneedling
• Aggressive facials

Your skin should be healthy and intact on the day of your appointment.

Do not arrive with sunburned, irritated, or significantly tanned skin in the treatment area.

Sun-damaged or compromised skin may need additional time to heal before permanent makeup can be performed.

Alcohol and large amounts of caffeine may increase bleeding or sensitivity for some people.

Avoid alcohol before your procedure and limit excessive caffeine on the day of your appointment when possible.

Please tell us if you have recently received:

• Botox or another neuromodulator
• Dermal filler
• Lip filler
• Chemical peels
• Laser or IPL treatments
• Microneedling
• Other facial procedures

Treatments may need to be appropriately spaced.

This includes treatments such as:

• Microblading
• Powder brows
• Ombre brows
• Combination brows
• Machine hairstrokes

Before your appointment:

• Avoid waxing, threading, or aggressive brow treatments immediately beforehand.
• Allow enough natural brow hair to remain so your artist can evaluate your normal growth pattern.
• Avoid strong exfoliants and retinoids around the brow area as directed.
• Come with your normal brow shape if possible.

Your desired shape, color, and style will be discussed before pigment is implanted.

Lip procedures can trigger a cold-sore outbreak in people with a history of herpes simplex.

If you have ever experienced a cold sore or fever blister, tell us before your appointment.

You may wish to discuss antiviral medication with your physician or prescribing healthcare professional before your procedure.

We do not prescribe antiviral medication.

Keep your lips well moisturized leading up to your appointment.

Avoid arriving with severely cracked, peeling, sunburned, or irritated lips.

Gentle lip exfoliation may be appropriate before the appointment if your lips are healthy, but do not aggressively scrub or injure the skin.

If you have recently received lip filler or plan to receive filler, let us know so your services can be appropriately spaced.

Before permanent eyeliner:

• Remove contact lenses before treatment.
• Bring glasses if you normally wear contacts.
• Arrive without eye makeup.
• Let us know about any current eye irritation or infection.
• Tell us about glaucoma, chronic dry eye, previous eye surgery, or other eye conditions.
• Inform us of prescription or medicated eye drops.

If you have lash extensions, you may be asked to have them removed before treatment.

Treatment should not be performed over an active eye infection or significantly irritated eyelid.

Immediately after treatment, your permanent makeup will usually appear:

• Darker
• Brighter
• Bolder
• More defined

than the final healed result.

This is normal.

You may also experience:

• Mild redness
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Tightness
• Mild warmth
• Minor pinpoint bleeding
• Slight bruising

The appearance will continue to change throughout the healing process.

Always follow the specific instructions provided for your procedure.

Wash your hands before touching the treated area.

Follow your artist's instructions regarding cleansing.

Do not scrub or aggressively wash the treatment area.

Pat gently rather than rubbing.

During healing, the area may:

• Flake
• Peel
• Feel dry
• Become itchy
• Develop light scabbing

Do not pick, scratch, peel, or pull at the healing skin.

Removing flakes or scabs prematurely can pull pigment from the skin and increase the risk of scarring or uneven healing.

While healing, avoid prolonged soaking of the treated area.

This may include:

• Swimming pools
• Hot tubs
• Lakes
• Saunas
• Steam rooms
• Long, hot showers directly on the treatment area

Heavy sweating can irritate fresh permanent makeup.

Avoid intense exercise if it causes significant sweating over the treated area during the initial healing period.

Do not apply makeup directly over healing permanent makeup until the skin is closed and sufficiently healed.

This helps reduce irritation and contamination.

Do not apply irritating skincare directly over the healing area unless specifically instructed.

This includes:

• Retinol
• Retinoids
• Glycolic acid
• Salicylic acid
• AHAs/BHAs
• Chemical exfoliants
• Scrubs
• Lightening products

Sun exposure can contribute to premature fading and pigment color changes.

Once the area has healed enough for sunscreen, protect permanent makeup with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

Long-term sun protection can help preserve your results.

Brows may appear significantly darker immediately following treatment.

During healing, they may:

• Darken initially
• Flake
• Peel
• Look patchy
• Temporarily appear very light
• Gradually regain visible color

Do not panic if your brows appear lighter after the initial peeling phase.

Pigment appearance can continue to develop as the skin heals.

Avoid:

• Picking flakes
• Scrubbing brows
• Brow makeup directly over healing skin
• Waxing or threading directly over fresh permanent makeup
• Retinoids or acids over the healing area

Immediately after lip blush, lips may appear:

• Bright
• Dark
• Swollen
• More intensely colored than expected

The color typically softens significantly during healing.

Keep the lips clean and use only the aftercare product recommended by your provider.

Avoid:

• Picking or peeling
• Spicy or highly acidic foods if they cause irritation
• Excessive rubbing
• Lip makeup while the skin is actively healing
• Kissing or activities that expose fresh lip tissue to unnecessary bacteria during the initial healing period

Drink carefully and keep the lips clean.

If you develop symptoms consistent with a cold-sore outbreak, contact your healthcare provider promptly.

Mild eyelid swelling and tenderness may occur.

Avoid:

• Eye makeup while the area is healing
• Rubbing your eyes
• Picking flakes or scabs
• Contact lenses until comfortable and appropriate
• Lash extensions until the area has healed
• Eye creams or active skincare directly over fresh eyeliner

If you develop significant eye pain, vision changes, severe swelling, discharge, or symptoms of an eye infection, seek medical evaluation.

Healing varies between clients and procedures.

Permanent makeup is usually at its darkest and boldest.

Mild redness, tenderness, or swelling may occur.

Flaking, peeling, dryness, and mild itching may develop.

Pigment may appear uneven during this stage.

Do not pick.

The pigment may temporarily look:

• Very light
• Hazy
• Patchy
• Almost disappeared

This can be part of the normal healing process.

As the skin continues healing, the pigment may become more visible and settle into a softer color.

The true healed result should be evaluated only after the skin has had adequate time to recover.Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.

Permanent makeup is considered a cosmetic tattoo, but it generally fades over time.

How quickly it fades depends on:

• Skin type
• Pigment
• Technique
• Sun exposure
• Skincare products
• Lifestyle
• Immune response
• Treatment area
• Cosmetic procedures
• Individual metabolism

Periodic color boosts or touch-ups may be needed.

There is no exact timeframe for every client.

Results may remain visible for years, but gradual fading is expected.

Some clients prefer periodic touch-ups to maintain their desired shape and color.

Often, yes.

Permanent makeup commonly involves an initial procedure followed by a healing period and reassessment.

A perfect result cannot always be achieved in one session.

A touch-up may be recommended to:

• Fill lighter areas
• Adjust color
• Add definition
• Improve symmetry
• Replace pigment that did not retain evenly

The skin must have sufficient time to heal before additional pigment is implanted.

Your artist will recommend an appropriate timeframe based on the procedure and your individual healing.

Fresh pigment almost always looks darker and more intense than healed pigment.

This is expected.

The color typically softens significantly during the healing process.

After peeling, pigment can temporarily appear extremely light.

This does not necessarily mean all pigment was lost.

As the skin continues healing, color may become more visible again.

Wait until the full healing period has passed before evaluating the result.

Patchiness is common during healing.

Different sections of skin may:

• Peel at different times
• Retain different amounts of pigment
• Swell differently
• Heal at different rates

Do not attempt to correct patchiness with picking or aggressive exfoliation.

No.

Pigment retention varies from person to person.

Permanent makeup results cannot be guaranteed because healing is influenced by individual skin characteristics, health, lifestyle, aftercare, and immune response.

Discomfort varies.

Most clients describe the procedure as tolerable but may experience scratching, pressure, vibration, or tenderness.

Topical anesthetic may be used when appropriate and permitted.

Avoid applying makeup directly over healing permanent makeup until the skin has adequately healed.

Makeup products and applicators can introduce bacteria to compromised skin.

You may generally wear makeup elsewhere on your face as long as it does not contaminate the healing area.

Yes, but avoid aggressive cleansing of the treated area.

Follow your specific aftercare instructions.

Do not scrub, exfoliate, or allow very hot water to continuously hit fresh permanent makeup.

Avoid heavy sweating over fresh permanent makeup during the initial healing period.

Sweat, heat, and friction can irritate healing skin.

Avoid swimming while the area is healing.

Pools, hot tubs, lakes, and other bodies of water can expose fresh permanent makeup to bacteria and excessive moisture.

Avoid saunas and steam rooms while the area is healing.

Excessive heat and moisture can interfere with the healing process.

Tanning can prematurely fade or change the appearance of permanent makeup.

Sun protection is strongly encouraged after your procedure has healed.

Retinoids and exfoliating acids used repeatedly near permanent makeup may contribute to faster fading.

Avoid applying strong exfoliating products directly over permanent makeup unless directed by a healthcare professional.

Yes, but your permanent makeup and injectable treatments should be appropriately spaced.

Tell both providers what procedures you have recently received or plan to receive.

Yes, once your permanent makeup has healed.

Certain treatments such as:

• Chemical peels
• Microneedling
• Laser treatments
• IPL
• Strong exfoliation

may need to be kept away from permanent makeup or appropriately spaced because they can affect pigment.

Laser hair removal should not be performed directly over tattooed pigment.

Laser energy can interact with tattoo pigment and may cause burns, pigment changes, or unexpected color changes.

Always tell your laser provider where you have permanent makeup.

IPL should generally not be fired directly over permanent makeup or tattoo pigment.

The light may interact with the pigment.

Permanent makeup should be appropriately protected or avoided during light-based treatments.

Some permanent makeup can be treated with tattoo-removal lasers, but cosmetic pigments require special consideration.

Certain pigments, particularly those containing white, flesh-toned, yellow, red, or iron-containing components, may darken or change color when exposed to laser energy.

A professional evaluation and sometimes a test spot are important before attempting laser removal.

Yes.

As pigment fades, its appearance can gradually change.

Color shifts may be affected by:

• Pigment composition
• Skin undertone
• UV exposure
• Skincare
• Technique
• Previous pigment
• Individual healing

Color correction may sometimes be possible.

Sometimes.

Existing pigment must be evaluated before adding more.

If previous permanent makeup is:

• Very dark
• Highly saturated
• Significantly discolored
• Poorly shaped

removal or lightening may be recommended before new permanent makeup is placed.

Adding new pigment over unsuitable old pigment can make correction more difficult.

No.

Microblading creates individual hairstroke-like marks using a manual tool.

Powder or ombre brows use a machine technique to create a soft shaded or makeup-like effect.

Combination brows may incorporate both hairstrokes and shading.

The best technique depends on your skin, existing brow hair, previous permanent makeup, lifestyle, and desired result.

Very oily skin may not retain crisp microbladed hairstrokes as predictably as other skin types.

Machine shading, powder brows, or another technique may be recommended depending on the individual.

Elective permanent makeup is generally postponed during pregnancy.

Please tell us if you are pregnant or believe you may be pregnant.

Please disclose breastfeeding before booking.

Policies may vary depending on the procedure, products used, anesthetics, and medical guidance.

This requires individualized consideration.

Blood-thinning medications may increase bleeding and bruising.

Do not stop a prescribed blood thinner for permanent makeup unless your prescribing healthcare professional specifically tells you to do so.

Medical clearance may be requested.

Possibly, but lip procedures can trigger an outbreak.

Tell your provider if you have ever had:

• Cold sores
• Fever blisters
• Herpes simplex outbreaks around the mouth

Discuss appropriate antiviral prevention with your physician or prescribing healthcare professional before your appointment.

We can consider your preferred tones, but permanent makeup pigment behaves differently from traditional cosmetics.

Pigment selection is based on factors such as:

• Skin undertone
• Natural coloring
• Existing pigment
• Desired healed result
• Treatment technique

Fresh pigment will also look different from the final healed color.

Faces are naturally asymmetrical.

Permanent makeup can create greater visual balance, but perfect mathematical symmetry cannot be guaranteed.

Your artist will map and review the proposed shape with you before beginning.

Reference photos are helpful for communicating your preferences.

However, the final design must work with your:

• Facial anatomy
• Natural hair growth
• Bone structure
• Existing pigment
• Skin type

Your permanent makeup will be customized to you.

Contact Sage & Silk Skin Studio if you experience:

• Significant or worsening swelling
• Severe pain
• Increasing redness
• Pus or unusual drainage
• Fever
• Red streaking
• Significant blistering
• An area that appears infected
• A reaction that concerns you

For permanent eyeliner, seek prompt medical attention for vision changes, severe eye pain, significant discharge, or severe swelling.

Seek emergency care for symptoms of a severe allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, severe facial swelling, fainting, or widespread hives.

Permanent makeup can enhance your natural features and simplify your everyday beauty routine.

At Sage & Silk Skin Studio, your desired result, facial features, skin type, medical history, medications, previous permanent makeup, and lifestyle will be considered when developing your treatment plan.

Permanent makeup services may include:

• Microblading
• Powder or Ombre Brows
• Combination Brows
• Lip Blush
• Permanent Eyeliner

Schedule your consultation to discuss which permanent makeup option is right for you.

Important: Permanent makeup is a cosmetic tattoo and results vary by individual. Pigment retention, fading, color, symmetry, and number of sessions cannot be guaranteed. These instructions are general guidelines and may be modified based on your specific procedure, medical history, medications, skin condition, healing response, and professional recommendations. Always follow the individualized aftercare instructions provided for your procedure.