Protocols & FAQs

Night of treatment

You may be pink or red the evening of treatment. Avoid active or abrasive ingredients. Lightly cleanse skin, apply your biocellulose mask. Leave mask on for 30 to 45 minutes. Rinse skin and apply recovery balm or moisturizer.

Morning After

By now your skin should start to return to normal color. Continue to gently cleanse skin, apply your biocellulose mask as you get ready for your day. Leave it on for 30 to 45 minutes. Rinse and moisturize with recovery balm or moisturizer. Pinkness may last for a few days, that is not abnormal. Repeat the same process as the night before.

Day 3

Continue to gently cleanse and moisturize. Avoid active or abrasive ingredients and products with fragrance. Your skin is still healing.

Day 4 to 7

You can start to exfoliate your skin, At this point you will start to shed your rough, textured skin. Continue to moisturize. You can introduce active ingredients back into your evening skincare routine before bed. Gauge your own sensitivity and avoid actives if they feel uncomfortable.

• Avoid sun exposure for at least 2 weeks before treatment.
• Avoid using any topical products that contain retinoids or acids for at least one week before the treatment.
• Avoid taking any blood-thinning medications, aspirin, ibuprofen and caffeine for at least 48 hours before the treatment.
• Do not have any facial treatments, including waxing, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion, for at least two weeks before the treatment.
• Do not use any eyebrow growth products for at least two weeks before the treatment.
• Do not use oils, retinoids or acids on your brows post-procedure and in the long term. These products can pull the ink out of your skin and lighten your brow over time.
• Use the aftercare kit provided post procedure. Follow the given instruction

• Avoid sun exposure for at least 24 hours before the treatment.
• Avoid taking any blood-thinning medications, aspirin, ibuprofen and caffeine for at least 48 hours before the treatment.
• Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours before the treatment.
• Avoid using any topical products that contain retinoids or acids for at least one week before the treatment.
• It is suggested upon completion of your treatment that you sleep elevated for 24 to 48 hours. Do not sleep on your stomach or face.
• Do not touch, massage or put pressure on your treated areas.
• A cold compress may be used in the event that you show signs of swelling.
• In the event that you have prolonged pain or discoloration in the area, please contact us.

• Avoid taking any blood-thinning medications, aspirin, ibuprofen and caffeine for 5 days before the treatment. If taking prescription medications that promote bleeding please contact your provider, inform them of your upcoming procedure and ask for their guidance on handling medication.
• Take Arnica tablets as suggested, starting 5 days prior to your Sculptra procedure. These can be purchased with ease on Amazon, we also have them available at HVBL if you have difficulty finding them elsewhere.
• Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 3 to 4 days before the treatment.
• Avoid using any topical products that contain retinoids or acids for at least 5 days before the treatment.
• Avoid any facial treatments, including waxing, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion, for at least 24 hours before the treatment.
• Failure to follow the above instructions may result in bruising which can last up to a week or longer in some cases.
• There is always the risk of bruising with injectable procedures. Please take this into consideration.

• Avoid sun exposure for at least 24 hours before the treatment.
• Avoid taking ant blood-thinning medications, aspirin, ibuprofen, and caffeine for at least 48 hours before the treatment.
• Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours before the treatment.
• Avoid using any topical products that contain retinoids or acids for at least one week before the treatment.
• Avoid any facial treatments, including waxing, chemical peels, microblading and microdermabrasion, for at least 24 hours before the treatment.
• Avoid vigorous workouts and sweating 24 hours after procedure.

• Avoid sun exposure for at least one week before and after the treatment. Treatment cannot be completed on sun damaged skin.
• Avoid using any topical products such as Tretinoin, Exfoliants, and products that contain retinoids or acids for at least one week before and after treatment.
• Do not have any facial treatments, laser treatments, waxing, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion for at least two weeks before and after treatment.
• Do not wash your face for 12 hours post procedure, when you do cleanse, use a gentle cleanser with no active ingredients.
• After cleansing, use a pea sized amount of HVBL Hyaluronic Serum to entire face or treated areas, use a pea sized amount apply IS Clinical Recovery Balm to entire face or treated areas. Apply a clean, preferably mineral-based SPF to face every two hours.
• Your skin will be extremely photosensitive after the treatment. It will feel dry and tight as you heal. Hydrating and protecting the skin is a priority and will result in the best outcome.

• Avoid sun exposure for at least 24 hours before the treatment. If you are sunburnt the treatment cannot be completed.
• Avoid using any topical products that contain retinoids or acids for at least one week before the treatment.
• Avoid any facial treatments, including waxing, chemical peels, microblading, and microdermabrasion, for at least 24 hours before treatment.
• There may be minimal redness and swelling upon completion of the procedure, Ih house aftercare will dramatically improve this redness, we suggest take-home aftercare to further minimize redness.
• Avoid direct sun exposure 5 days following the procedure. The use of mineral based sunscreen and a hat is highly suggested following procedure.

Nanoblading is a newer form of microblading, which is a manual method of semi-permanent makeup. Nanoblading is performed by using a very fine blade composed of tiny needles which deposit ink into the epidermis (top layer of the skin). The strokes are placed within the first layer of the skin which allows the strokes to be crisp and fine, like hair. This technique is ideal for anyone interested in enhancing their natural brows. Natural hair growth is not a deciding factor—those with sparse hair growth will benefit as much as those with fuller eyebrows. The brows will appear darker at first, however, the color fades anywhere from 30-40% from the initial appointment. Touch ups are recommended as it is hard to determine how much pigment will actually stick, some experience little fading where others fade quite a bit.

Each client receives a brow ointment and a small spray bottle containing all-natural essential oil soap. Once home, clients are instructed to fill the spray bottle with bottled water (not tap) and shake before each use. The brow ointment is to be used sparingly after each time the brows are cleansed. Our aftercare regimen is discussed in-depth with clients and heavily encouraged. Nanoblading heals best in a clean hydrated environment. Adhering to this aftercare regimen is the client’s responsibility. Extensive pigment and shape loss may occur if these instructions are not correctly followed.

No, both are semi-permanent makeup procedures that will eventually fade if not properly maintained. The procedure is the same however the type of blade used is different. A Nano blade is a thinner blade with a higher needle count allowing for finer, more realistic strokes.

Touch-up appointments are an excellent opportunity to make subtle changes, like adding size, length, or depth in color if requested. Touch ups are suggested within 4-6 weeks of the initial appointment in order to redistribute pigment in any areas that may have faded. If a client cannot return within 6 weeks, there may be additional charges if pigment and shape have significantly faded. An annual touch up is recommended after the 4-6 week appointment for optimal shape and color appearance.

We only use the best ink on the market! We spare no expense in this department as the color and retention of brows are our main concern. We currently use the Brow Daddy Pigment Collection. Brow Daddy Pigments have a high retention of approximately 80-100% and a wide variety of colors to match our clients’ natural brow colors. Brow Daddy’s warm and cool tones are excellent for microblading correction.

Yes, our certified brow artist is also a licensed RN and only uses sterile disposable needles and supplies. After care is thoroughly discussed with our clients.

Neither of these procedures are recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers. Although there is almost no risk of infection, a slight chance exists due to the breaking of the skin.

With our clients’ best interests at heart, we do not perform nanoblading on pregnant or nursing mothers. Click these links to view our other brow shaping services or to book a future nanoblading appointment.

Yes and no, everyone’s pain tolerance is different. Some clients aren’t affected at all, and some are a little more sensitive. We offer an extremely effective numbing agent which is applied to the skin during our second pass. The majority of the time clients feel nothing. A subtle scratching sound can be heard while placing strokes—not bothersome to most, however, we play music in the background to help put you at ease. We welcome your favorite playlists as well!

Zero to minimal swelling is expected around the eyebrows. After care is thoroughly discussed with each of our clients.

No. The natural hairs are unaffected as strokes are placed in between them.

Dysport was approved in 2009 to temporarily smooth out moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines. Treatment requires minimal downtime, within only a couple of hours, injection site irritation will disappear. You can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave your appointment. You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with full results beginning in just 7-10 days! Results last up to 4 months!

No! We aim to deliver natural results that emulate a more youthful you with lines less noticeable or gone altogether.

Yes. You will need to book an appointment every 3 to 5 months to maintain the look achieved in your first visit. However, we offer our clients a free touch up appointment within 10 to 14 days of initial appointment to make subtle, minor changes. Client must return within a window of 10 to 14 days to be eligible for free touch up.

You will see immediate results when receiving lip and dermal filler. DYSPORT results will show through in approx 3-5 days with full effects showing 7-10 days after service.

Everyone holds onto injectables for different durations, however, it’s typical for clients to hold filler for 6-12 months depending on the area treated. The full effects of DYSPORT will last 6-8 weeks at which point movement will progressively return.

Clients do experience some swelling after injection which can last a couple of days. Some clients experience little to no swelling Pre and Post appointment. Guidelines should be followed closely.

Procell Therapies Microchanneling is an innovative, first of its kind transformational skin treatment that combats fine lines and wrinkles, shrinks pores, diminishes hyperpigmentation, smooths the texture of skin, and diminishes the appearance of scarring from acne.

They are essentially the same, microchanneling is a stamping method, as opposed to microneedling which drags microneedles across the skin. Both processes induce skin regeneration and collagen induction. Procell microchanneling provides all the benefits with less trauma and virtually no downtime.

A single Procell treatment creates hundreds of thousands of microchannels. In response to each micro-injury, an inflammatory healing process begins which initiates the formation of new collagen. Over time, the repeated healing process improves the surface texture and the overall appearance of the skin.

Microchanneling (an evolved form of microneedling) preserves the integrity of the skin while yielding the same regenerative results. What’s the difference? Linear stamping and growth factor serums derived from the human mesenchymal stem cells.

This is microneedling evolved. Results are immediate, healing is scarless and there is no down time.