Microblading & Semi-Permanent Makeup Pre & Post-Care

Permanent Makeup Pre & post-care information

Fifty percent of the outcome of your microbladed brows is dependent upon proper aftercare. In order for your new brows to heal properly and look their best, the pre & post-care Instructions found below are extremely important.

Permanent Makeup Pre-care

• Do not work out at least 6 hours before procedure.

• No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before procedure.

• Avoid sun and tanning two weeks prior to procedure.

• Do not take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Advil/Ibuprofen 48 hours before procedure.

• Avoid Fish Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, Nutritional Shakes (Shakeology, etc),  and "Hair, Skin, & Nail" supplements 3 days prior to procedure.

• No brow waxing, tinting, henna or threading one week prior to the appointment. The more natural hair growth you have, the better actually!

• No microdermabrasion or laser or chemical peels four weeks prior.

• Discontinue Retin-A, Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), and any chemical exfoliant or “brightening” skincare at least 2 weeks prior.

• Do not use AHA, or any chemical exfoliant or “brightening” skincare products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks after your procedure as these can prematurely fade the microbladed brows.

• No Botox around the brow area 2 weeks prior.

• Please Note: You will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle. These Pre-Care instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessive bleeding during the procedure will dilute the pigment and can lead to poor results!

Permanent Makeup Post-care

Treat your microbladed brows like an open wound.

• Keep the brow area clean by using a gentle fragrance-free cleanser and water with freshly washed hands morning and night (2x/day). Do not use a washcloth or sponge and clean area by moving in the direction of the hair growth.

• Allow eyebrows to air dry before applying a thin layer of aftercare ointment/gel.

• Apply a very thin layer of aftercare ointment/gel given with a Q-tip 5-7 times/day the first 3 days, 3-5 times for TWO WEEKS.

• DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss.

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, pool (chlorine is irritating), sauna, steam rooms, hot showers and/or hot baths for 2 weeks.

• Avoid physical effort, gym and any other activity that may cause excessive sweating for at least 5 and up to 14 days.

• Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 7 days.

• NO makeup or skincare products to be used on the treated area (forehead and brows) for 7-10 days or until healed.

• NO Botox around the brow area for two weeks after.

• NO facials, chemical treatments and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.

• After 14 days, once the area has healed completely, use sunblock (at least SPF 30, if not 50) on the brows to help prevent the color from fading.

• Eyebrow tinting should not be undertaken for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• Avoid Retin-A close to brow area.

• Please note: Immediately following your procedure, the brows will appear up to 20-40%  darker and bolder in color and up to 15% thicker than they will be once they are healed.  The brow area may feel a bit like sunburn immediately afterwards, but expect minimal discomfort overall.  During the initial healing period, the brows will go through various stages, and some scabbing or flaking of the skin may occur.  If scabbing or flaking is present, do not pick the scabs or dry skin; allow the scab or dry skin to flake off on its own to avoid pulling the pigment off prematurely.

• The complete healing process takes about 4-8 weeks, at which time the true color of the tattoo is evident.  During this process, your tattoo will soften and lighten before your skin naturally exfoliates revealing the pigment that has been deposited. Wait at least 4 weeks to see the true color and shape represented. It can be a bit of a roller coaster, so just trust the process and be patient. A routine touch up, or adjustment if needed, (which is NOT INCLUDED in the initial cost) is recommended after 4-8 weeks when we will assess the healed strokes, and add any detail or make changes to color and shape at this time. I promise it is all worth it!

General Pre-Care

Proper preparation helps minimize bleeding, reduce skin sensitivity, and promote optimal pigment retention and healing. Please review the following instructions before your appointment.

• Before Your Appointment

  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours before your appointment.

  • Do not exercise for at least 6 hours before your procedure.

  • Avoid excessive sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks before your appointment.

  • Do not take Aspirin, Advil (Ibuprofen), Niacin, or Vitamin E for 48 hours before your procedure, unless prescribed by your physician.

  • Avoid Fish Oil, Prenatal Vitamins, nutritional shakes, and "Hair, Skin & Nails" supplements for 3 days before your appointment, as they may increase bleeding.

  • Avoid laser treatments, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks before your procedure.

  • Discontinue Retin-A, Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), and other chemical exfoliants or brightening products for 2 weeks before your appointment.

  • If you are feeling unwell, please contact us to reschedule your appointment.

Procedure-Specific Notes

Brow Procedures

• • Avoid waxing, threading, tinting, or henna for 1 week before your appointment.

  • Arrive with your natural brow hair growth whenever possible.

  • Avoid Botox around the brow area for 2 weeks before your procedure.

  Lip Blush

  • If you have a history of cold sores (Herpes Simplex), consult your physician about taking an antiviral medication before your appointment.

  • Staying well hydrated in the days leading up to your appointment may help support the healing process.

  Permanent Eyeliner

  • Arrive without eye makeup if possible.

  • Remove contact lenses before your appointment.

  • If you wear lash extensions, please let us know before your appointment so we can discuss preparation.

  Please Note

  You may be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle, which can increase tenderness and bleeding during the procedure. Following these pre-care instructions helps minimize skin sensitivity and excessive bleeding, allowing for better pigment implantation and more predictable healed results.

Permanent Makeup Touchups

• Touchups are not done any sooner than a month to for brow, two month for lip and eyeliner after the last procedure because the area has to be completely healed.

• Eyebrows may need a touchup for a variety of reasons. The brows may need additional strokes to fill it in more, or maybe an area didn’t take pigment well. Color may need an adjustment to be lightened or darkened, including things like one tail looks longer, one looks like it is in closer to the nose, one looks thinner, etc. These are all minor imperfections that are easily fixed on a touchup visit.

• Eyeliner almost never needs a touchup. Touchups are limited to reasons like if an area didn't take well, or there is some imperfection for a small products fee. Otherwise, too many clients would request a touchup because they like it and want more of it - thicker and darker than originally asked for. Sometimes it is because a client requested defined, then wanted smudgy, or wants to add a color. A permanent eyeliner touchup within 1 year to add or change from the original request is charged a 50% touchup fee. Years later, when it is time to redo it, it is full price.

• Lips usually do not need a touchup. After two months, you see any faint areas, imperfections, color adjustments needed, or if it looks like a second procedure would be beneficial to increase the pigment concentration for longevity, a touchup should be scheduled. Years later, when it is time to redo it, it is full price.

Removal (Pigment Lightening)

• Removal is a non invasive- magnetic method to eliminate implanted pigment in the skin.

• When a pigment is implanted in the skin, damage is produced and the skin defends itself creating collagen and elastin. The collagen creates capsules that trap the pigment and allow it to stay in the skin.

• Removal produces a biochemical reaction in which these capsules are destroyed or fragmented so the pigment can leave the skin.

• Once the collagen capsules are fragmented, the Removal composition and the pigments under the skin mix. The pigment then comes out in two ways:

  • It is attracted to the skin surface like a magnet and leaves the body.

  • The rest is removed through the lymphatic system.

• If the look of your old PMU (brows/lips/eyeliner) is outmoded, was performed incorrectly, is too dark, has uneven depth, or you are simply not satisfied with the current shape, you should consider getting a pigment lightening procedure before getting it covered with layers of pigments.

• 'The healing process and Pre - Post care information are applied the same as Brow procedure.