Contraindications

You are not a candidate for micropigmentation if any of the following apply to you:

• Pregnancy
• Nursing
• Diabetes Type 1
• Lupus
• Hepatitis B/C
• AIDS
• Active Vitiligo
• Severe Rosacea
• Keloid Formation
• Mental Disorder
• Accutane (must be off for 6 months)
• Steroids (must be off for 6 months)
• Blood Disorders: Sickle Cell, Hemophilia
• Active Skin Disorders: Cold Sores, Shingles, Impetigo, Psoriasis, Pink Eye, Sun Burn, Severe Acne

Restrictions

• Retinol/Retin-A must be discontinued 7 days prior to the procedure. (It will cause the skin to bleed).
• Injections (Botox, Radiesse, JuvaDerm, Voluma, etc.) must be done 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after the procedure.
• Chemical peels and laser treatments may not be done within 60 days before or after the procedure.
• The use of Latisse® must be discontinued at least 3 months prior to your eyeliner procedure (it creates an inflammatory response, causes excess bleeding, and prohibits the eyeliner from healing well).
• Sunburned or Suntanned skin is damaged skin and therefore will cause excessive bleeding. We CANNOT work on sunburned or suntanned skin.
• You cannot expose the area to the sun for 30 days before or after the procedure.
• Do not schedule this procedure within one week prior to a water vacation.
• Stay out of steam rooms, saunas, hot yoga, swimming pool, etc. for one week following the procedure.
• Avoid working out or sweating for 1-week post-procedure. (sweat will prevent pigment from healing into the skin)
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine 1 day before the procedure to minimize any oozing, bleeding, or swelling.
• Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, niacin, fish oil, or vitamin E 3 days prior to the procedure unless medically necessary.

All semi-permanent cosmetic procedures are multi-session processes. An initial application is incomplete until after a follow-up appointment, which must be scheduled approximately 4-6 weeks after your initial appointment. There is no additional charge for the follow-up appointment after your initial application as long as it is performed within 8 weeks of the initial application.

While your skin heals, be prepared for the color intensity of your procedure to be significantly larger, sharper, brighter, or darker than what is expected for the final outcome. This is a normal and expected result of the application and healing process. The healing process will take a number of days to complete, depending on how quickly the outer layer of your skin exfoliates and new skin regrows to take its place. Since delicate skin or sensitive areas may swell slightly or redden, some clients feel it best not to make social plans for a day or two following any procedure.

Policies

In order to provide all of our clients with great service and the best experience, our policies are the following:

The client only in the procedure room
Though a friend or family may accompany you to your appointment, we have learned it is best that they do not stay in your procedure. It is important the expert is able to have their full focus on you, the client. Friends and family tend to be a distraction for both the client and the expert.

Children, toddlers, and babies
Though we love children, toddlers and babies, we must kindly ask that you do not bring them with you to your appointment. Unfortunately, they are a distraction to the artist. Thank you for your understanding.

Cancellation policy
Micropigmentation is a time-intensive service. In booking your appointment, we are reserving a designated amount of time specifically for you. We require a 50% deposit in order to reserve this time for your appointment. If you need to cancel for any reason, we require that you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of your appointment time so that we may be able to offer this time to another client. If your appointment is canceled with less than 24 hours, notice (or in the case of a no-show), you will still be charged the full price of your scheduled service.

Follow-up appointments
There is no charge for the follow-up appointment to a new/initial procedure when it is done within 8 weeks of the initial procedure. However, in the case of a cancellation with less than 24 hours, notice, or a no-show, the follow-up is considered forfeited and any following appointments will be charged as a touch-up appointment.

Tardiness
Please plan to arrive at Gentle Touch 15 minutes prior to the start of your appointment. You will need to complete a consent and medical intake form. We want to make sure you have time to make yourself comfortable before the start of your appointment. Please give yourself extra time for parking. If you are late it will compromise the amount of time the expert has to spend on your procedure, which compromises your results. In the event that a client is more than 30 minutes late, the procedure may be canceled, and the full-service fee will still apply, as we are not able to sell this time to another client.

Right to refuse treatment
Though it is extremely rare, we reserve the right to refuse treatment for the following reasons:

• Undisclosed skin condition (including sunburn/suntan)
• Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Any behavior which, in our opinion, might compromise our ability to work safely and comfortably toward the desired results, or might disrupt other clients.

Pre-procedure instructions

• Do not wear contact lenses during or immediately following your eyeliner procedure. Remember to bring your glasses. You may resume wearing your contact lenses as soon as your eyes return to their pre-treated condition.
• The use of Latisse® must be discontinued at least 3 months prior to your eyeliner procedure. Latisse® produces an inflammatory reaction in the skin, which causes excessive pain and bleeding. If you use Latisse®, your eyeliner will not take properly.
• Do not use other growth stimulants such as RapidLash®, or RevitaLash® for at least one week prior to or one week after your eyeliner procedure.
• Lash extensions must be removed completely before your eyeliner procedure. If you have lash extensions, we will not be able to do your eyeliner. Lash extensions pose a danger to your eyes during the micropigmentation procedure.

Micropigmentation is a process. Two or three sessions may be required to achieve the desired results. It is not uncommon to lose up to 70% of the color after the first session. Please be aware that having a procedure done while on your menstrual cycle can make you hyper-sensitive at the procedure site.

You will receive detailed aftercare instructions at the time of your procedure. Please call or email us with any other questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you soon! Contact us to know more about our Eyeliner Micropigmentation service in Connecticut.