Please refer to the information below regarding pre-procedural advice. This will be sent to you via email once your appointment with us has been confirmed.

It is advisable to wear your normal makeup on the day of your treatment as it will give a clear indication to your technician of your preferences, expectations and of what you would like to achieve.

•  Avoid Aspirin or Ibuprofen for up to 3 days before your treatment, as this can make you more prone to bruising.

•  Do not however discontinue any medication without prior consent from your GP.

•  A patch test will be required before undergoing the procedure. This is available at Cheek Medispa or can be sent to you if you are not local to us.

•  Do not drink alcohol within 24 hours of your appointment time.

•  Do not have caffeine the morning of your appointment.

•  Avoid exercise on the morning of your appointment.

•  Discontinue skincare preparations containing Retinol (or similar actives) and/or AHA’s near the treatment area(s) 28 days before your appointment

•  Avoid excessive heat such as sunbathing/sunbeds 14 days before your appointment

•  Avoid the use of self tan products on the face 5 days before your appointment as we need to see your true skin tone.

•  *It is also beneficial to take Arnica supplements prior to your appointment to lessen potential swelling or bruising which can be a side effect of Permanent Makeup.

•  If any surgery has been carried out recently, it would be advisable to first get your GP’s consent.

•  It is important to note that the results of pigment implantation will be determined by a variety of factors such as; skin tone, skin characteristics, PH balance of the skin etc.

We advise that you have eaten before your appointment.

The day of your appointment

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time of your treatment to allow for the completion of consent forms.

Consultation

At the start of your appointment, you will receive a full consultation to discuss your objectives and any medical conditions that may effect the results of your treatment. Please refer to the information provided regarding treatment contraindications prior to making your booking.

We understand that you may be feeling anxious about your treatment. Your technician will explain each step of the treatment with you to ensure you are made to feel at ease.

Your appointment will begin with clinical photography. If you wish for your photos to not be used for marketing purposes, please notify us.

Once your objectives have been established, pre-draw designing will take place. This is a hugely important part of the treatment and may take up to an hour. The art of pre-draw designing is a meticulous process based on your facial dimensions and symmetry. Pigment application will not begin unless you are 100% happy with the design.

Treatment

Your technician will continue to advise you on the steps to be taken during your treatment. To ensure optimum comfort is experienced, local anaesthetic may be incorporated into the treatment.