PROCEDURE CHECKLIST

PRIOR TO PROCEDURE: ​

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PRE-PROCEDURE CHECKLIST: ​

FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS, PLEASE SET A REMINDER TO COME BACK HERE TO READ OVER THE RECOMMENDED INFORMATION IN THE FOOTER OF THIS WEBSITE ON HOW TO BEST PLAN FOR A PROCEDURE. 

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BY BOOKING A PROCEDURE AT PERMETIKA,  IT MEANS  . . . 

• THAT YOU AGREE WITH US THAT OUR CONSERVATIVE APPROACH IS THE BEST APPROACH (FOR YOU) IF YOU WANT A NATURAL LOOK!  

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• YOU UNDERSTAND THAT ARTISTRY IS ONLY HALF THE BATTLE... CLIENTS MUST ALSO TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR TAKING PROPER CARE BOTH BEFORE AND FOLLOWING ANY PROCEDURE. So be sure to read this entire page to learn what to do and what to avoid regarding your particular procedure.

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• YOU UNDERSTAND THAT SPECIFIC RESULTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BECAUSE EVERY PERSON IS DIFFERENT - INTERALLY AND EXTERNALLY - and things change over time because we are dealing with a BIOLOGICAL SYSTEM (your skin) that is affected by everything you do OR consume. (Lifestyle, Sun, No Sun, Diet, Medications... etc.)  LIFESTYLE DIFFERENCES: SOME PEOPLE SPEND A LOT OF TIME IN THE SUN, WHILE OTHERS RARELY SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY. SOME ARE IN GREAT HEALTH, AND HEAL FAST WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS, WHILE OTHERS TAKE MORE TIME TO HEAL. ALL OF THESE FACTORS, (AND MORE) PLAY A ROLE IN YOUR HEALING AND WE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR HOW EACH PERSON'S FINAL RESULTS TURN OUT. 

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• YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU WILL BE GIVEN MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE PROCEDURE TO CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK SHAPE AND COLOR FOR ACCURACY ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN PREFERENCES... THIS IS THE TIME TO SPEAK UP - SO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DO SO! WE DO NOT MIND. . .  THIS IS YOUR FACE!

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• YOU UNDERSTAND THAT OUR CONSERVATIVE APPROACH may require MULTIPLE FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS  because there is no way to predetermine, what the outcome will be for each person.

  •  Please understand (in advance) that Multiple sessions may be necessary for those who do not hold much color. This protective measure will help us reach a target goal, without going overboard. 

 

FOLLOW UP SESSIONS ARE NOT FREE

Follow up sessions cost us just as much as the initial session. There is usually not much difference in time because we are not just filling in a few tiny empty spots. We are now applying the next layer of pigment to add extra dimension for an even more realistic look.  As far as overhead, & cost of materials... that is exactly the same.  

 

You will find that once your follow up session heals, it will normally provide an even more amazing result than the initial procedure.

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ON THAT NOTE . . . Each client has a different opinion on what feels complete. Some are happy with a little, others are never happy at all. Also, one client may take much better care while others are out jogging or even IN THE POOL two days after the procedure. FACT! I've caught several in my lifetime thanks to FACEBOOK! Ha!  (Don't send a Friend Request to your permanent makeup artist if your not going to follow the rules then complain about fading or color malfunctions!)

 

After your INITIAL SESSION & TWO FOLLOWUP SESSIONS

(which is standard with my approach) you still do not feel that you have held enough color, and you truly feel that you didn't get your money's worth, please send us some pictures and let's discuss what options we can explore to make you HAPPY! The last thing we want is for someone to feel that. We know it's a big investment... and you should be thrilled (yet still have realistic expectations! Try to remember all the challenges we face by tattooing YOUR FACE.  If the color is too light, we can always add more.  We do not want to risk making you look like you just jumped off of the crazy train! 

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FUTURE MAINTENANCE

Getting permanent makeup is a little bit like buying a car. You would not expect to keep that car in top condition if you refused to change the oil, buy new tires, and paint it again when it fades... same here! Permanent makeup is only called permanent, since it doesn't wash off. But it does certainly fade over time! 

 

FOLLOWUP LOOP HOLE. . .

HOW TO GET 2 YEARS - OUT OF 1 ANNUAL FOLLOWUP!

Simple... just wait a year from your last session to book, to get on the calendar - AND JUST DON'T SCHEDULE IT RIGHT AWAY.

 

So, if after a year, you think the color is still good, and you're not ready for more , we will allow you to extend the time by booking out - UP TO ONE MORE YEAR. That actually gives you two years! 

 

YOU'RE WELCOME! (Your reward for reading all of this info!)

However, IF YOU WAIT LONGER THAN A YEAR TO GET ON THE BOOKS,  the procedure will default to the next level . . .  which is a COLOR BOOST. The level after that is called a START OVER and is billed at the going rate of a new procedure (less 20% off).

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• FOLLOWUP SESSIONS BECOME NECESSARY WHEN:

  • PIGMENT COLOR SHIFTS:  This takes a different timeline for every client. And SOME clients never experience this shift - but at some point, the color no longer look natural. This is just nature. I apply a lot of corrective color to HELP prevent this from happening, but it still can happen. Just know that IF the pigment starts looking "suspicious" (gray, red, blue, orange or any other non appealing color, its just time for an adjustment.

  • ​​THE AGING PROCESS OCCURS:  Now this rarely happens with younger clients... unless they have OVERLY ACTIVE muscles in the forehead. And aging doesn't create a noticeable problem overnight, but one day you may look up and notice that your brows suddenly seem uneven... That may take 6 month, or it may take years. But the older we are, the faster things change. This is an unfortunate, yet real problem for some. If you find that one brow suddenly looks higher than the other, you might want to also look at the wrinkles and furrows above and around your brows as a clue to find out where these pesky changes are coming from! NOTE: The same muscles that allow us raise our brows to SEE BETTER, to show emotion, etc... are also responsible for brows that change in shape over time.
  • BOTOX & FILLER can also help correct this issue OR may even exacerbate it, depending on the provider!  Over time, the skin stops returning to its natural state, and wrinkles form.  So, consider this too  if you were once happy with your brow shape, but now you're not... Blame the muscles, not the artist. . I assure you - the pigment didn't just pick up and move.  SINCE THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT CAN BE PREVENTED, AND WAS NOT CAUSED BY THE ARTIST - YOU WILL JUST NEED TO EITHER GET INJECTIBLES TO HELP CORRECT WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, OR COME IN FOR ANOTHER FOLLOWUP SESSION

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• YOU KNOW THAT A 50% (NON-REFUNDABLE) BOOKING FEE is required to reserve your spot on our calendar.  However, the balance is not due until the day of the procedure. So please be SURE of your decision to schedule with Permetika. This fee is not a deposit. This fee covers the work we have to do to plan for your appointment with us. We have to pay for our rental spaces, to prepurchase supplies for your procedure and to pay those who help us prepare. 

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• Although this fee is non-refundable, we will be happy to work with you on finding another spot in the event you become ill or if your schedule gets interrupted and you cannot make your appointment. We may even agree to transfer your spot to another person. Please help us by understanding this policy, and know that we want to do everything possible, to ensure a successful outcome for you.​​​

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• YOU UNDERSTAND THAT OUR CONSERVATIVE PROCESSES ARE DESIGNED DELIBERATELY TO AVOID BIGGER PROBLEMS.

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• YOU UNDERSTAND THAT FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS ARE NOT FREE.  PRICES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR MENU PAGE.

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• POLICY PAGE: Please read over our company policies thoroughly regarding our cancellation policy, follow-up fees, planning for your procedure, aftercare, and proper healing. ​​​​

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• IMPORTANT: Some appointments may run late!

  • ​We do respect your time and we know it's frustrating to have to wait. However, we cannot fully anticipate, nor guarantee, when the procedure prior to yours will be finished. Just know that we will give you the same attention that you also deserve when it's your turn to be in the chair.​​​

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NOTE:  IF YOU HAVE ALREADY BOOKED:

YOU HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED... THAT YOU HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THIS PAGE AND ALSO CLICKED ON THE LINKS IN THE FOOTER SECTION BELOW.

 

YOU ALSO AND HAVE NO OTHER QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR PROCEDURE(S) OF INTEREST OR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE AND ARE READY AND PREPARED FOR YOUR UPCOMING PROCEDURE.

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BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:

Please be sure to submit the following forms prior to your procedure:

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1. CLIENT DATA  

2. MEDICAL HISTORY 

3. HEALTH DECLARATION - This form just states that you are healthy with no contagious illnesses or diseases: 

It is no longer necessary to request a phone appointment with our medical director to clear you (regarding COVID) for an appointment!

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• BE SURE TO READ THE PAGES about planning, aftercare, healing, etc,  - LINKS FOUND IN FOOTER SECTION BELOW! ​

  • Then 5-7 days prior to your procedure, please read back over these pages again - just to make sure that you're properly prepared for the procedure. ​  

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• LASTLY, YOU AGREE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND OUR PROCESSES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND HAVE NO OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROCEDURE YOU HAVE SCHEDULED.

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MORE VALUABLE INFORMATION. . .  

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ALLERGY SKIN TESTING:

• If you want an allergy skin test, you must schedule it a minimum of 3-5 days prior to your appointment to allow time for any potential reaction to occur. This step may help circumvent a potential allergic reaction, but is not a guarantee that a future reaction will not occur. 

• Permetika has been in business since 2002... In all this time, not one client has ever presented an allergic reaction - and we know that documented cases of allergic reactions, are extremely rare, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible. 

• So if you have very sensitive skin or suffer from allergic skin reactions, we welcome you to schedule a complimentary test.

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• IMPORTANT: Afternoon Appointments may run late. We do respect your time and we know it's frustrating to have to wait. However, we cannot fully anticipate, nor guarantee, when the procedure prior to yours will be finished. Just know that we will give you the same attention that you also deserve when it's your time in the chair.

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HAVE YOU SUFFERED FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING HEALTH ISSUES? If so, we need your doctor's clearance (permission) to perform a procedure:

• SHINGLES

• STAPH INFECTION

• SEPSIS

• DIABETES

We will need a Doctor's clearance in advance of treatment stating that you are able to have your requested procedure.  IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HEALTH ISSUES AT ALL, PLEASE DISCUSS THEM WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND PLEASE BRING THEM UP FOR DISCUSSION PRIOR TO YOUR PROCEDURE.​

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Good general health, proper nutrition, and a good attitude... are ALL integral parts of the healing process. Swelling, edema, bruising, discoloration, scar formation, redness, and the time you take to heal – all are influenced by your diet, especially in the weeks prior to and just following your procedure.

 

ON APPOINTMENT DAY

IF YOU ARE SICK . . .RUNNING A FEVER, AN ACTIVE SKIN OUTBREAK NEAR THE AREA TO BE TREATED, OR EVEN HAVE THE SNIFFLES - PLEASE STAY HOME. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO GET SICK (IF WE CAN PREVENT IT!) SO PLEASE CALL US AS SOON AS YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T MAKE IT AND WE WILL RESET YOUR APPOINTMENT TO A BETTER DATE.​

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DO YOU HAVE ANY ARTIFICIAL JOINTS?
You know if PRE-MEDICATION is required prior to other medical or dental procedures. If that is the case, you should also consult with your physician to ask if pre-medication prior to permanent makeup (Tattooing) is required as well! Then plan to have your medication ready to go on the day of your procedure.​

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Frequently Asked Questions​ . . . 

IF AFTER READING THROUGH THE FAQ TOPICS, YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS. . . PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL REACH BACK OUT AS SOON AS WE CAN.

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• Good health, proper daily nutrition, and a good mental attitude all factor into creating the best possible scenario for OPTIMAL RESULTS!  Each of these trigger points is heavily influenced by your diet, smoking, and supplements - especially in the weeks just prior to and following your procedure. Poor health and a bad diet can directly affect the amount of edema (swelling) bruising, discoloration, scar formation, redness, and length of healing time.

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PLEASE HELP US KEEP THINGS LOW STRESS:

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• DO NOT SCHEDULE IMPORTANT EVENTS BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY.  SOMETIMES IT'S UNAVOIDABLE THAT WE RUN LATE AND DON'T WANT ANYONE STRESSING OVER THINGS. 

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• Most clients are cool calm and collected. If however, you show up with a lot of anxiety it only prolongs the event. Take a few deep breaths and realize that you are in good hands! 

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• The first appointment of the day starts at 10:00 am. There is a 30-minute window in which to complete paperwork and ask any final questions as we start the numbing process.

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• Your arrival time is not your START time. Your specialist will start your first procedure approximately 30-45 minutes later to allow for sufficient numbing and set up of work area.

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• Remember, after cleansing your face - DO NOT USE any Moisturizer on the forehead or temples.

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• You may wear makeup, but you may also come with a clean face too if you choose to.

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• Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a sweater. It can get cold in the office building.

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ABOUT BROW PROCEDURES 

• Generally produce minimal pain to no pain.

• After the first session, the color will be too light. 

• Once healed, we will know more about how YOUR skin reacts to the treatment and can make adjustments at the follow-up session.

• This is for your protection. Please embrace it!

 

ABOUT EYELINER PROCEDURES  

• LASH EXTENSIONS: 

  • REMOVE LASH EXTENSION at least 3 days prior to eyeliner procedures.  If you fail to do this, we will have to reset your appointment and you will have to pay a new booking fee.

• REMOVE CONTACT LENSES prior to your appointment.  

• Bring a contact lens case with saline and do not reapply your lenses for about 48 hours after an eye procedure.

• ​Bring prescription glasses with you to the session. You will need to wear them home after any eyeliner procedure.

• Eyeliner normally causes more mental anxiety than true "pain". The tickling is far more annoying than "painful". 

• For that reason, you may want to consider taking Antihistamines such as Benadryl before the procedure as it may reduce swelling and help you relax.

• You may also ask your physician to prescribe Xanax - but you must arrange for transportation. If we feel that your judgment, balance, or speech is compromised in any way, we will cease the treatment and you will have to reschedule your appointment. The fees will be forfeited.

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is normally sufficient to control any discomfort or occasional pain due to the procedures.  

• Do not dye or perm eyelashes for 7 days prior to the appointment - refrain for another month following an eyeliner procedure.

• Do not use an eyelash curler for about 2 weeks after an eyeliner procedure.

• Eye surgeries??? Be sure to consult with the physician about how long you should wait before having a permanent eyeliner procedure.

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ABOUT LIP PROCEDURES 

• If you have ever had (even one) fever blister or cold sore, you should consult your physician a few weeks in advance and get a prescription for an antiviral medication to start taking a few days before, during, and for a few days following your lip procedure. If you fail to do this, you risk an outbreak, which will most likely remove most or all your implanted color! 

• Lips are the most sensitive of all procedures, pain-wise.​ We stay ahead of the pain as much as possible by applying more numbing cream as needed. Most people are able to tolerate the initial pain. I assure you, I will give you a break as soon as you tell me to and will apply a more numbing gel to help alleviate the pain.

• Following the procedure, lips will sting a bit and feel sunburned for 12-24 hours.

• Then feel super chapped for the duration of the initial healing process.  

• Once they peel, they will feel really tender, like baby skin.

• Continue to keep moisturized.​

• LIPS ALMOST ALWAYS TAKE 2-3+ SESSIONS FOR COMPLETE COLOR. This is a highly active area and the color is easily lost on some people. 

• Darker Lip Color could take 4-5 sessions, or more.​

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​ FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS:

• FOLLOW-UP WORK IS NOT FREE. PRICES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR MENU PAGE.

• DO NOT START PERMANENT MAKEUP UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO CONTINUE WITH MAINTENANCE. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE SUPER HIGH EXPECTATIONS! It is not realistic to never maintain your house or car, nor it is realistic to think that you're not going to need maintenance on your facial tattoos as well. 

• MULTIPLE FOLLOW-UPS MAY BE NECESSARY OR YOU ONLY MAY NEED ONE. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT.

• Schedule Follow-ups at twelve (12 ) week intervals, following the date of your initial procedure. This keeps the application dates on track.   

• 2-3 Weeks prior to your follow-up, check your permanent makeup. If you feel that everything is ok, and you'd rather wait a while, (or if something else comes up) you may postpone your appointment.

• Changes to your appointment date MUST be done at least one (1) week prior to your appointment date. If you need to postpone, just search your emails for "Permetika" to find your most recent confirmation email. You will find a link there to reset your appointment.

• To make a change within a week, you will need to reach out to us to make that change. Penalty may apply on a case by case basis.

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PHOTOS

• Mandatory Before and After photos will be taken for your client file.

• Your consent form will give you the opportunity to accept or decline the use of your photos on our website, in marketing & training material. 

• We can make your photos "private" but YOU must request that we make your photos CONFIDENTIAL.   

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SANITATION, STERILIZATION & SAFETY

• From the moment we start, you will observe our strict attention to sanitation guidelines throughout the duration of your service. ONLY DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS ARE USED FOR YOUR PROCEDURE. ALL NEEDLES ARE PRE-STERILIZED, ONE-TIME USE FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING! 

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• After each procedure, surfaces are wiped down with virucidal/germicidal agents and draped with plastic barriers.  Disposable gloves are worn and changed any time we need to leave our work area or handle a device or product that's not on the work tray. Following each procedure, disposable parts are inserted into properly labeled containers for proper disposal. All waste material is wrapped up in plastic and properly disposed of. 

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Pain, Anxiety & Medications

Pain thresholds are totally different from client to client. Some feel more than others, but the sensation ranges from a plucking feeling, vibration, scratching, but it's rarely unbearable. We prep our client's brows with topical numbing cream throughout the entire process to dull the discomfort. If you have low pain tolerance, it's best if you apply numbing cream for 30-60 minutes beforehand.

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• BY TEXAS STATE LAW, a cosmetic tattoo studio is only allowed to administer Lidocaine at 4% or less without a Medical Director, however, stronger topical applications may be available to you over the counter or online.

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• You may also ask your physician to prescribe a stronger topical that you can apply prior to your procedure.

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• DO NOT RISK APPLYING TO EYELIDS! If the numbing cream reaches the eyes it will burn and could cause a corneal abrasion if it is not flushed properly and immediately.

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• NEVER take sleeping pills prior to your procedure! ​They will NOT help you "relax"!  While you might become sleepy, you could also become combative...  and start swatting me away from your face in your sleep. Trust me on this. It happened!  In the best interest of the client, I actually had to terminate the procedure and drive her home. TRUE STORY!

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• IF YOU TAKE MEDICATION FOR ANXIETY THAT RELAXES YOU OR MAKES YOU SLEEPY, YOU MUST BRING SOMEONE WITH YOU TO DRIVE YOU HOME -OR- ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORTATION HOME.

  • Sleeping pills are not pain killers! Do not take them prior to your procedure.

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Frequently Asked Questions​

IF AFTER READING THROUGH THE TOPICS, YOU HAVE QUESTIONS THAT YOU COULD NOT FIND AN ANSWER TO, PLEASE REACH OUT TO US BY LEAVING US A MESSAGE ON THE 24/7 MESSAGE CENTER  AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU BACK AS SOON AS WE CAN.

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NOTE:  IF YOU HAVE ALREADY BOOKED YOUR PROCEDURE . . .

Please be sure to return to this page to submit your CLIENT DATA, MEDICAL HISTORY AND HEALTH DECLARATION prior to the day of your appointment.