Pmu Pre-Care/ After-Care

EYEBROW CARE

The results and longevity of your new Eyebrows will depend greatly on how you take care of them during the healing process and how well you prepare for your procedure. Each client’s skin will respond differently to the treatment. This information acts as a guideline only and the color retention and number of sessions needed for your desired results will vary case by case.

EYEBROW PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

No alcohol 24 hours prior.

No caffeine the day of- NO COFFEE!

No blood thinners including pain killers 24 hours before.

No aspirin, ibuprofen or aleve.

No working out day of.

No sauna or tanning 1 week prior.

You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.

Discontinue use of fish oil or vitamin E at least one week prior.

No botox injections 2 weeks prior to procedure in brow area only.

No deep exfoliation 2 weeks prior in brow area (ex. Chemical peel).

No retinol products, acne treatments or salicylic acid 4 weeks prior in brow area.

Come with clean skin, no heavy creams, makeup or sunscreen day of.

No antibiotics at the time of your appointment.

*Not following these rules will result in forfeiting your appointment and deposit.

AFTER-CARE INSTRUCTIONS: FEATHER NANO BROWS & POWDER BROWS

2 hours after: Gently blot your eyebrows with WATER ONLY using a wet cotton ball every hour until bedtime. Always wash your hands before touching your brows and never scrub or rub them. Apply a small amount of the ointment provided before bedtime (about the size of a half grain of rice on each brow).
Day 2: Wake up and clean off the ointment by gently blotting your brows with a wet cotton ball. Clean your brows with water and cotton twice more throughout the day. Keep them dry otherwise and no ointment.
Days 3-6: Continue to clean your eyebrows with water only, twice daily. Keep dry otherwise and no ointment.
Days 7-14: Stop blotting and keep your brows dry. Do not pick at any scabs. Avoid sleeping on your face. If your brows get itchy or uncomfortable, you may use a small amount of ointment. Be sure to clean ointment off the eyebrows before applying more ointment.
After 2 Weeks: Once the flaking stops, you can wash your brows with regular soap and water. Avoid products with active ingredients and protect your brows from the sun to keep them looking their best.

RESTRICTIONS DURING HEALING PERIOD:

Keep Brows Dry: Avoid getting your brows wet, except when blotting. This means no swimming, saunas, or hot tubs. Keep showers short (5 minutes) with cooler water. Lean back while washing your hair to keep water off your brows.
Avoid Sweating: Do not engage in activities that cause sweating, such as exercise or hot yoga. Sweat can affect healing and pigment retention.
Skip Laser and Facials: Do not use laser light therapy or get facials for 30 days.
No Products on Brows: Do not apply makeup, lotion, face wash, serums, shampoo, conditioner, or any other products on your brows while healing.
No Neosporin: or other similar products other than the ointment provided
No Hair Removal: Avoid threading, waxing, or any hair removal treatments near your brows.
Avoid Certain Ingredients: Do not use anti-aging products or acne treatments with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), retin- A, lactic acid, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or salicylic acid. Also, avoid skin lightening creams like hydroquinone.
No Tinting or Dyeing: Do not bleach, tint, or dye your brows, and avoid brow lamination during the healing period.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:

Mild redness or swelling is normal and should subside within a few days. Itching and dryness are common. The color may initially appear darker but will lighten as they heal.

SIGNS OF INFECTION OR ALLERGIC REACTION:

Watch for signs of infection, such as excessive redness, swelling, yellow or green discharge, or increased pain. Severe itching, redness, or hives may indicate an allergic reaction.

WHEN TO CONSULT A PHYSICIAN:

If you notice any signs of infection, an allergic reaction, or if symptoms worsen instead of improving after a few days, contact a physician immediately.

ARTIST NAME:

If you experience any unusual symptoms or concerns, contact your technician immediately.

If an Infection or adverse reaction occurs at your procedure site, contact your personal physician for treatment and report to the Southern Nevada Health District special programs at (702) 759-0677 or bodyart@snhd

AFTER-CARE INSTRUCTIONS: MICROBLADING

Day 1: Blot your brows with a wet cotton ball and sterile water every 30 minutes until bedtime to remove lymph fluid. Wash your hands before touching your brows. Apply a very thin layer of healing ointment after blotting. Important: Always clean off the old ointment before applying more to prevent your brows from suffocating and causing issues.
Days 2-6: Blot your brows twice daily with a wet cotton ball. Apply a thin layer of healing ointment after each blotting. Keep your brows dry the rest of the time.
Days 7-14: Stop blotting. Apply a small amount of ointment if needed to relieve dryness or itching. Keep your brows dry, don’t pick at any scabs, and avoid sleeping on your face.
After 2 Weeks: You can wash your brows with regular soap and water. Stop using the ointment. Avoid products with active ingredients and protect your brows from the sun.

RESTRICTIONS DURING HEALING PERIOD:

Keep Brows Dry: Avoid getting your brows wet, except when blotting. This means no swimming, saunas, or hot tubs. Keep showers short (5 minutes) with cool water. Lean back while washing your hair to keep water off your brows.
Avoid Sweating: Do not engage in activities that cause sweating, such as exercise or hot yoga. Sweat can affect healing and pigment retention.
Skip Laser and Facials: Do not use laser light therapy or get facials for 30 days.
No Products on Brows: Do not apply makeup, lotion, face wash, serums, shampoo, conditioner, or any other products on your brows while healing.
No Neosporin: or other similar products other than the ointment provided.
No Hair Removal: Avoid threading, waxing, or any hair removal treatments near your brows.
Avoid Certain Ingredients: Do not use anti-aging products or acne treatments with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), retin-A, lactic acid, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or salicylic acid. Also, avoid skin lightening creams like hydroquinone.
No Tinting or Dyeing: Do not bleach, tint, or dye your brows, and avoid brow lamination for 2 weeks.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:

Mild redness or swelling is normal and should subside within a few days. Itching and dryness are common; use a Petrolatum-free healing ointment. The color may initially appear darker but will lighten as they heal.

SIGNS OF INFECTION OR ALLERGIC REACTION:

Watch for signs of infection, such as excessive redness, swelling, yellow or green discharge, or increased pain. Severe itching, redness, or hives may indicate an allergic reaction.

WHEN TO CONSULT A PHYSICIAN:

If you notice any signs of infection, an allergic reaction, or if symptoms worsen instead of improving after a few days, contact a physician immediately.

ARTIST NAME:

If you experience any unusual symptoms or concerns, contact your technician immediately.

Lip Care

Unlike other parts of the face, lips are muscles without hair follicles. Lips have very large blood supply. The percentage of pigment retention on the vermilion border (lip liner) verses the vermilion tissue (lips) is very different. Vermilion border will have much greater color retention than the vermilion tissue. Lip pigmentation heals very different from the eyeliner and eyebrows. Due to the fact that the lips are constantly in motion (eating, drinking, talking), the healing process can be interrupted (Lip cracking, etc). It is highly advised to keep the lips moist at all times to prevent discomfort.

LIP PRE CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid the following treatments within 4 weeks of the procedure:

Botox and/or cosmetic fillers around or on the area of the procedure.

Chemical peels and/or Laser Treatments.

Retin-A and/or Accutane.

Steroids.

Antibiotics.

One week before the treatment:

Before going to bed for at least 5 nights prior to the procedure, exfoliate lips with a natural scrub (sugar and coconut oil)

Apply Vaseline or Bephanten lip cream (can be found on Amazon) after exfoliating the lips.

Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day for hydration and improved lip surface.

24 to 72 hours before the treatment:

Avoid heavy sunlight, tanning beds or getting sunburn 3 days before the procedure. The skin should not be going through a healing process!

Do NOT take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Ibuprofen or Omega 3 unless medically necessary, 48-72 hours prior to the procedure. (Tylenol or acetaminophen is okay!)

Do NOT take blood thinners.

Do NOT drink alcohol, caffeine or energy drinks the day of the procedure and 24 hours before the procedure.

IF YOU HAVE EVER HAD a cold sore in the past make sure to go see your doctor to obtain antiviral medication. Your doctor may prescribe Zovirax or Acyclovir. Please start taking your medication 5 days prior to your procedure and a few days after or as advised by your doctor.

Please do not work out the day of the procedure!

LIP AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Change your pillowcase when you get home. You do not want any previous body oils or cosmetics to rub in to your new permanent cosmetics. Please be advised that any pigment residue could stain your pillowcase for at least 1 week after your appointment.

Day of the procedure: Lips will feel swollen, dark and very dry after your treatment. Pat lips gently with a wipe or tissue to remove excess lymph every hour or so on the first day. You may also apply ice packs to help if they are very swollen.

Day 2-3: Start applying a moisturizing lip ointment twice a day to moisten and loosen body fluids to prevent them from forming a crust. Allow lips to dry for 5 minutes prior to applying your aftercare lip balm. This should be done for at least 5-6 days post treatment.

Day 4: Apply a moisturizing lip ointment at night to prevent scabs and dryness throughout the day, continue to apply it for the entire week until the area is completely healed. Always use a Q-tip to apply the ointment. Once the lips are no longer tender, they may become flaky. This is normal.

Do not pick or scratch them. Doing so can significantly reduce the amount of pigment that stays in the skin.

WHAT TO AVOID DURING LIP HEALING PHASE

Avoid the sun and tanning beds pre and post procedure.

Be sure to use sunscreen once lips are healed.

Avoid direct water pressure and submerged swimming until healed.

Keep lips and mouth as clean as possible to avoid bacteria and infection on the treated area.

Try to avoid spicy or acidic foods until healed.

Use a straw when drinking liquids.

You can resume wearing lipstick once lips are healed.

Rule of thumb: If your personal lipgloss or lip products sting or burn your lips, toss it back in your drawer for another week. Redness, swelling, tenderness and dryness are all common post treatment side effects and will dissipate in a short period of time. Fever blisters are a known side effect of all lip procedures. You can see your doctor for pre-procedure medications to help avoid an outbreak.

ONCE LIPS ARE HEALED

Always apply UV protection to avoid premature fading of the pigment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Lips heal in three stages:

Day 1-3: Too bright (immediately after procedure)

Day 4-10: Too light (after sloughing)

Day 10-28: Just right and more natural (in about 20 days)

The older the client, the longer the healing period will take. Waiting an extra week before any touchup is advised for clients over 50 years of age. This extra week will allow the restoration of the natural collagen to the lip tissue.

The healing of the lips:

Why do lips appear pale after the first week? There is extra pigment trapped in the epidermis that sheds off in the first week, then the actual healing begins. As skin encapsulates the pigment area, it may appear very opaque. This is normal. Pigment is now being viewed under the skin. As the natural healing proceeds, dead skin cells will slough off in about 1-2 weeks. After, you will see a nice, healed color to expect a true lipstick look. Lipstick is worn topically on the skin. Permanent lip procedure pigment is viewed under the skin surface.

During the healing process, the lip pigments used will revert back to their original state, which is powder. Clients need to understand that lip procedures do not replace makeup. In fact, it is advised to wear some type of lipgloss to enrich the color of the pigment.

These pigments can last a few years or indefinitely, depending on the skin tone and intensity of the color that is used. Lighter skin tones will not hold the color as long as darker skin tones and may require occasional touch-ups to prolong the results of the procedure.

Eyeliner After-Care

Days 1-10:

Keep Your Eyes Dry: Only clean around your eyes with sterile water and a Q-tip. Avoid getting water on the treated area. Use a thin layer of the recommended healing ointment on the tattooed area twice daily.
Avoid Water and Products: Do not use cleansers, creams, makeup, or any other products on the treated areas for 10 days.
No Lash Serums: Wait at least 8 weeks before resuming the use of lash-growing serums.
Do Not Rub or Scratch: Avoid rubbing, picking, or scratching the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off to prevent scarring.
Protect from Sun Exposure: Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 2 weeks post-procedure to prevent fading and irritation.
No Eye Makeup: Do not apply eye makeup, especially mascara, for at least 10 days to reduce the risk of infection and irritation.
Avoid Swimming and Saunas: Refrain from swimming, hot tubs, saunas, or any activities that could cause excessive moisture around the treated area for 10 days.
Avoid Sweating: Minimize physical activity that could cause sweating, which can affect the healing process.

Following these aftercare instructions carefully will help ensure the best possible results for your eyeliner tattoo. If you experience any unusual symptoms or concerns, contact your technician or physician immediately.