STEPS TO FOLLOW POST-PERMANENT-MAKEUP TREATMENTS
Yay! Your microblading or permanent makeup treatment is complete! Now what? At Brow Xpressions & Beauty Spa, we want to ensure the best possible results following your treatment. In order to achieve that, we recommend the following:
DAY 1
I LOVE MY EYEBROWS!
PERFECTION!
Clean 1-2 hours after your appointment with foam Cetaphil cleanser, and then apply a thin layer of After Care gel. Repeat every 2-3 hours.
DAY 2
OH NO, WHY ARE THEY SO DARK
AND THICK?
We encourage you to avoid makeup, water, and sweating for the first 5 days following your permanent makeup treatment. Use After Care gel when necessary.
DAY 3
UH, WHY ARE THEY SCABBING AND FLAKING
We encourage you to stay out of the sun and to not have any botox or laser treatments done until at least 30 days post-treatment.
DAY 10+
GREAT, NOW THEY ARE TOO LIGHT!
We encourage you to stay out of the sun and to not have any botox or laser treatments done until at least 30 days post-treatment.
WEEK 4-6
(THE SKIN REJUVENATES) MY BROWS ARE BACK AND FABULOUS!
After the healing period is finished, you will need a touch up. It is usually required 4-6 weeks after the initial procedure. You shouldn’t ask for it before the 4-week-period ends because the pigment color has not been settled yet. Give your brows time to heal properly.
AFTER TOUCH UP NOW MY BROWS ARE PERFECT! I LOVE THEM!
IMPORTANT
The day of the treatment: Absorb:
Gently blot the area with a clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every 5 minutes for the full day until oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymph.
Days 1-7: Wash
Wash daily to remove bacteria and dead skin. (Don’t worry…THIS DOES NOT REMOVE THE PIGMENT!). Gently wash your procedure area each morning and night with water and an antibacterial soap like Dial Soap, Cetaphil or Neutrogena. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the affected area. Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away. To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. DO NOT use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or any exfoliants.
Days 1-7: Moisturize
Apply a rice grain amount of Aftercare ointment with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area. Be sure not to over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The ointment should be barely noticeable on the skin. Never put the ointment on a wet or damp tattoo.
Important Reminders
Use a fresh pillowcase
Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking can cause scarring or loss of colour
No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks
Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week
Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after the procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors.
Avoid heavy sweating and long hot showers for the first 10 days.
Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days
Avoid swimming, lakes, hot tubs for the first 10 days
Avoid topical makeup including sunscreen on the area
DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area.
Remember, with the proper prep and aftercare routine you will have much better results with your microblading procedure. Don’t forget your new favourite acronym: AWM – Absorb, Wash, Moisturize!
Important note about showering:
Limit your showers to 5 minutes so you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair. Your face, or procedure area, should only be getting wet at the very last end of the shower. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.