What to expect…
Healing varies but normal to experience the following:
Day 1; procedure day, may experience redness, soreness, tenderness (only rinse brows once at bedtime with cold running water, no soap, pat dry)
Day 2; next day brow will appear darker and thicker (start using blue oil blotting sheets to manage excess oil)
Day 3; brow start feeling dry or tight (start ointment once daily at bedtime, cream goes on white and drys clear if stays white use less)
Day 5-7; brow start to scab, be gentle
Day 7-10; scab start to crack, do not pull off
Day 10-14; scab fall off in small pieces
After 10-14 days; can start to wash brows once ALL scabs have fallen off, brow color will appear lighter, can use makeup on brows
Before 6-8 weeks; brow color will darken again, ok to wax brows
*Diabetic, autoimmune or immunosuppressed clients may take double time to heal. For example, brows may not start to scab until Day 10 – 14, and the scabs may not finish falling off until Day 20 – 30. Be extra gentle and patient as your body is slower to heal “wounds”.
A aftercare bag will be given to you with everything you will need to properly care for your brows.
Trust the process!
Failure to follow these instructions may result in color loss!
For 14 days following application of permanent makeup:
General rule of thumb; keep brows dry and clean
Do not rub or traumatize brows while healing
Do not pull or pick at the scabs
Avoid water contact on brows
Do not touch brows with fingers
Apply thin layer of “After Inked” cream once a day starting from the 3rd day
Always use a clean cotton swab for application not your fingertips
Take a bath instead of a shower to avoid water on brows
Continue this regime until brows have completely healed
Try to sleep on satin pillowcase while brows are healing
Wear sweat band while working out and gently pat brows to keep dry
No makeup on brow area
No tinting of lashes or brows
Little to none sun exposure
No soap or other cleansing products
No sauna or jacuzzi
No swimming in chlorine pools or in recreational bodies of water
Minimize contact with animals and keep them off brow area
No gardening and avoid contact with dirt
Skin health and integrity is first priority
If you have any questions or concerns, please notify technician immediately
If you experience itching, swelling, blistering or any other complications, stop using “After Inked” cream. You my be allergic to the after care product you are using.
If you have excessive redness, swelling or tenderness or any red streaks going from the procedure site toward the heart, elevated temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site, contact your physician as the area may be infected and you may need to seek medical care.