pre treatment advice
All Treatments
Do not take Aspirin, Paracetamol or Ibuprofen for 1-2 days.
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication without consulting your Doctor.
Do not drink Alcohol for 1-2 days prior to procedure.
Avoid drinking coffee on the day of the procedure.
Please avoid lying in direct sun, using sun beds or using fake tan for 2 weeks before or after procedure.
Please avoid using any abraisive or chemical exfoliants on the face or body for at least a week before procedure.
Clients considering Botox or dermal fillers are advised to do so at least 2-4 weeks prior to any facial procedure, or wait until all sessions have been completed.
If you use Retinol Creams/Anti Ageing Creams, please discontinue use at least 2 weeks prior to any facial procedure.
Eyebrow Treatments
Eyebrow tinting, waxing, threading or Electrolysis should be performed at least one week prior to your procedure.
If you’re having a new eyebrow design, it is helpful if you normally wear eyebrow makeup to do so on the day of your consultation appointment as this will enable me to see your preferred shape.
Eye Treatments
If you normally wear contact lenses, please ensure these have been removed 1 day prior to your procedure and that you have your glasses with you on the day as you will not be able to wear your contact lenses for at least 1 day after the procedure.
Eyelash extensions should be removed professionally at least 1 week before your procedure.
Use of lash serums must be discontinued for at least 8 weeks prior to procedure. Please inform me upon booking if you are using a lash serum. This is very important for the safety of your procedure.
If you suffer with Occular Herpes, herpes medication (Acyclovir) is available with a prescription from your GP and will control the risk of outbreaks almost completely. This is essential and for your safety.
Lip Treatments
If you have a history of cold sores (Herpes Simplex) and wish to have a lip enhancement, you are advised to use anti-herpes medication such as Zovirax (Acyclovir ointment) 5 times per day for one week prior and one week post procedure, to reduce the risk of an outbreak by 50%. This can be purchased over the counter at most chemists.
Oral herpes medication (Acyclovir) is available with a prescription from your GP and will control the risk of outbreaks almost completely.
Cosmetic Tattooing does not cause cold sores but if you are a carrier of the virus and have had outbreaks in the past, the trauma of the procedure may trigger an outbreak.
IPL and laser procedures around the mouth should be performed at least 2 weeks before your lip procedure.
Waxing and bleaching treatments around the mouth should be performed at least 2 weeks before your lip procedure.
Electrolysis procedures around the mouth should be performed at least 2 weeks before your lip procedure.
Dermal filler procedures in the lips should be performed at least 4 weeks before your lip procedure.
Scalp Treatments
If you’re having Enhance SMP procedures for density, wash your hair on the day of your appointment and ensure it is completely dry and free from any styling product when you arrive.
For those of you having Restore SMP procedures who normally shave their scalp, please refrain from doing so for a few days before your appointments. Your scalp will be shaved to the correct length for the procedure.
Please avoid the sun for up to 2 weeks before your procedures and protect your scalp from burning by using a head covering/hat or SPF 50 on the scalp if you shave your head.