Faux freckles
What is faux freckles?
M Faux freckles is a cosmetic procedure where small freckle-like marks are implanted into the skin to create the appearance of natural freckles. Most common places for faux freckles is across the cheeks and nose.
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Pre-care instructions before your faux freckles appointment:
- No tanning or sunburns 1 week prior to appointment
- No waxing 1 week prior to appointment
- No blood thinners 3 days prior to appointment
- No Vitamin E, Asprin, niacin, or ibuprofen 24 hours before appointment
- No Alcohol or caffeine day of appointment
- No botox 4 weeks before appointment
* Please note you can be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle
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What to expect during your appointment (Appointments run about 90 minutes):
- Numbing (20 minutes) I use a high strength professional lidocaine numbing cream that will effectively numb the face before the procedure.
- Freckle placement (15 minutes) Using professional placement tools we will mark out the freckles based on the look and quantity of freckles.
- Procedure (45 minutes) This is where i'll use my professional sterile equipment to mplant pigment into your skin to give you the best freckle coverage possible!
- Reveal and aftercare (10 minutes) This is where you see your new freckles and we go over aftercare and the special instructions needed to keep your permanent makeup looking and healing the best they can.
- Schedule your touchup appointment which will be 6-8 weeks later.
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Aftercare instructions:
First 24 hours: Feel free to dab the area gently with a clean paper towel every few hours. **Do not get your freckles wet for 24 hours
Day 2-14: Wash freckles twice a day with a gentle antibacterial soap. Use Aquaphor as needed.
*Do not apply makeup until permanent makeup is completely healed
*Do not go to the gym, pool, sauna within the first 7 days
*Do not rub, or pick any healing scabbing
*Try to not sleep on your face while healing
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Faux freckles healing timeline:
Day 1-2: Freckles will be dark, skin may feel hot, irritated or tight with swelling.
Day 3-5: Freckles will start to peel and flake, do not itch them!
Day 5-7: Flaking and scabbing may occure, color will start to fade.
Day 7-12: Freckles may look patchy. Flaking will gradually stop, resulting color will start to show.
Day 12-21: Freckles will look natural and soft. Freckles will be almost healed.
Day 21-30: Freckles and skin will be completely healed with resulting natural color.
