In the first two hours after the treatment you may experience:

  • Swelling
  • Redness
  • Tenderness

For 2 to 5 days after treatment, the procedure area may experience the following symptoms:

  • Flaking
  • Tenderness
  • Dryness and itching
  • Pigment fading and patchiness

For at least 7-10 days after a procedure or until the area appears to be healed, include the following in your daily routine:

  • Apply aftercare balm to the area at least 3 times a day using a cotton bud.  Wash hands before and after application and use a clean cotton bud each time to avoid infection. Apply sparingly to the area.
  • Alternatively, aftercare can be applied for 48 hours only, then brows can dry heal.
  • Avoid getting the area wet. You can apply a thin layer of vaseline whilst showering or washing the face. If the area does get wet, pat dry very gently with a clean towel or tissue.
  • Avoid wearing makeup in the treated area, until healed. You may apply make-up in the area once healed fully. Brows may need a little touch up due to colour fade.
  • Keep the area clean by cleansing with sterile water, UNTIL HEALED . Apply a small spray onto a cotton pad and gently pat, do-not rub.
  • Avoid using cleansing, toning solutions, creams; face wipes acne cleansers or astringent on the area until the flakiness has exfoliated itself.
  • Do not scrub, rub or pick the brows within the flaking stage. Allow it to flake off by itself. If it is removed before it is ready the pigment underneath it can be pulled out and make the treatment in effective.
  • Avoid swimming pools, saunas and steam for the first 7-10 days
  • Avoid sun beds for the first seven – 10 days
  • Always apply aftercare balm when carrying out strenuous exercise.
  • Always use a sun block after the procedure area is healed to protect from sun fading.

 

What’s normal?

  • Swelling, itching, scabbing, light bruising and dry tightness. Ice packs are a nice relief for swelling and bruising, wrap in fresh kitchen roll/towel.
  • Too dark and slightly uneven appearance. After 2-14 days the darkness will fade up-to 10-60% lighter and once swelling dissipates unevenness usually disappears. If they are too dark or still a bit uneven after 4 weeks then we will make adjustments during the touch up appointment.
  • Colour change or colour loss. As the procedure heals the colour will lighten and sometimes seem to completely disappear, this is completely normal for the first treatment and will be addressed during the touch up appointment and is essentially why the touch up is necessary. [Please bear in mind the procedure area has to be completely healed before we can address any concerns. This takes at least four weeks
  • The true colour will not come through until up to 4 weeks after the initial treatment. Under no circumstances should you have further permanent cosmetic work undertaken during the 4-week period. Any alterations will be rectified during your second treatment.
  • We recommend a touch up 4-6weeks after the first session and colour boost may be needed every 3-12 months after the initial procedure to keep the makeup looking its very best.

PLEASE BARE IN MIND WE CANNOT GIVE AN EXACT TIME SCALE FOR HOW LONG THE MAKEUP WILL LAST , THIS CAN AND WILL VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON, DEPENDENT ON SKIN TYPE, SUN EXPOSURE, MEDICATIONS, GENETICS AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES.

 

GENERAL POST PROCEDURE INFORMATION

  • In order to keep your semi-permanent cosmetic work in perfect condition it may be necessary to have a maintenance procedure about every 3-12 months, though this will vary for each individual.  The cost of these procedures is roughly half that of the original procedure.  Please see current price list for details.
  • To avoid pigment fade for as long as possible, avoid excessive exposure to the sun or UV rays and use a good sunscreen or moisturiser with an SPF 30 plus.
  • If you are planning an MRI scan, chemical peel or any other similar procedures, please inform your practitioner that you have had semi permanent cosmetics.
  • You should not be eligible to give blood for 4-6 months after your procedure, please inform the National Blood Service of your procedure and date if you want to give blood.
  • If you are planning injections such as Botox and Collagen remember it can alter the shape of your eyebrows.
  • Laser hair removal can fade and change the shade of your lips or brow procedures, always advice the laser technician you are wearing permanent cosmetics and they can act accordingly

Please Contact Your Technician With Any Questions on info@thepmupro.co.uk

Many Thanks x