Aftercare
Permanent make-up aftercare
Good aftercare makes half of your result. These are my instructions for brows and lips. You also receive them on paper after the treatment.
Day 0: treatment day
- Keep the area clean and dry for the first 2 hours.
- Then gently clean with sterile saline (NaCl 0.9%) or cooled boiled water on a clean cotton pad. Dab, do not rub.
- Apply a thin layer of white petroleum jelly with a clean cotton bud.
- Sleep on your back if possible, on a clean pillowcase.
Day 1 to 3
- Clean in the morning and evening and dab dry.
- A thin layer of petroleum jelly twice a day. Not too much: excess traps moisture and slows healing.
- Mild redness, swelling and a darker colour than expected are normal.
Day 4 to 7
- Clean gently once a day.
- Scabs or flakes may appear. Do not scratch, rub or pick. Let them come off by themselves.
- Reduce petroleum jelly to once a day.
Avoid for 14 days
| Avoid | Why |
|---|---|
| Touching with unwashed hands | Risk of infection |
| Scratching, picking, pulling scabs | Pigment loss and scarring |
| Long showers, baths, swimming, sauna | Pigment loss and infection |
| Direct sunlight and sunbeds | Fading and irritation |
| Intense exercise and heavy sweating | Pigment loss |
| Make-up or products on the area | Risk of infection and pigment loss |
| Retinol, AHA, BHA and vitamin C nearby | Pigment damage |
| Sleeping on your stomach | Pigment loss |
Day 8 to 30
- The scabs are gone. The colour may now look light, ashy or patchy. That is normal: the true colour is still coming back.
- From day 15 the colour gradually becomes warmer and fuller. Around day 28 you see the final result.
- Normal skincare is fine again, but no retinol or acids on the brow itself.
Touch-up after 6 to 8 weeks
The touch-up is needed for an even, long-lasting result and is included in the price. Without it the result often stays too light or uneven.
Unsure about something?
Feel free to send me a photo on WhatsApp. In case of severe pain, pus or fever, contact your GP.
Wondering which technique suits you?
Book a free consultation. I look at your skin and your wishes and advise you honestly. You decide afterwards.
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