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Faux Freckle Pre-Care
Follow these instructions prior to coming to your faux freckle appointment
Getting ready the right way helps your skin hold the pigment better, lowers the chance of problems, and makes healing easier.
Please read and follow these steps closely in the weeks before your appointment.
Getting ready the right way helps your skin hold the pigment better, lowers the chance of problems, and makes healing easier.
Please read and follow these steps closely in the weeks before your appointment.
- Discontinue prescription retinoids (e.g., Retin-A, Tretinoin, Differin) and other strong topical exfoliants. These thin the skin and may lead to excessive bleeding or poor retention.
- Avoid medium or deep chemical peels, microneedling, and laser resurfacing on or near the face, especially the cheeks and nose.
- If you’ve had Botox or Dysport injections, wait at least 4–6 weeks before your appointment to allow facial movement to fully settle for accurate freckle placement.
- Stop using over-the-counter retinol, glycolic/salicylic acid, AHA/BHA serums, acne treatments, and vitamin C on or near the treatment area.
- Do not begin any new brow, lash, or skin growth serums (e.g., GrandeBROW, Latisse). These can increase skin sensitivity and vascularity.
- Avoid intense sun exposure or tanning that may cause irritation, peeling, or sunburn on the cheeks, nose, or forehead.
- No facials, dermaplaning, chemical exfoliants, or waxing on the treatment area.
- Avoid filler injections in the mid-face, nose, or cheeks.
- If prone to cold sores and planning freckles near the lip line or nose, consult with your doctor about a preventative antiviral.
Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning agents, such as:
- Aspirin
- ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
- naproxen
- Fish oil
- vitamin E
- niacin
- turmeric
- ginger
- gingko biloba
(Only discontinue prescribed medications under your doctor’s supervision.)
- Limit exposure to saunas, steam rooms, intense exercise, or anything that increases circulation and sweating.
- Avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, matcha, energy drinks)
- Hydrate well by drinking plenty of water.
- Avoid applying makeup, SPF, or skincare products to the freckle area the night before and morning of your appointment.
- Do not shave, exfoliate, or scrub the treatment area.
- Avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, matcha, energy drinks)
- Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin. Do not apply lotion, SPF, or oils on the cheeks, nose, or forehead.
- Eat a light meal beforehand to help prevent lightheadedness.
- Avoid intense exercise and sweating before your appointment.
- Do not take sedatives, antihistamines, or painkillers unless prescribed and discussed with your artist in advance.
- Healing may involve light scabbing or fading. Results vary depending on skin type, sun exposure, and aftercare.
- Faux freckles are designed to fade naturally over time. A touch-up may be scheduled 6–8 weeks later, if needed.
- If you are traveling, attending special events, or undergoing facial treatments within 10–14 days after your appointment, please consider rescheduling.
