Post Permanent Makeup Procedure

Aftercare Advice

For 2 to 10 days after treatment, the procedure area may experience the following symptoms: Flaking, tenderness, dryness, itching, swelling and redness, eyelashes may stick together and eyelids may appear red and puffy after any eyeliner procedures.

Eyebrows

Eyebrows heal between 7-14 days.  This varies for each person.  Please follow the aftercare below:

• DO NOT get water on your eyebrows for at least 10 days or until the eyebrows are fully healed.
• No sweaty exercise for  7 days post procedure.
• Clean the area with sterile water am and pm days 1 and 2 after your treatment.  If you don't have sterile water, boil a kettle, allow it to cool.  Dampen a cotton pad with the water, and lightly wipe the area.
• Apply the provided aftercare balm Once per day from Day 5 after your treatment and less than half a grain of rice, apply with a cotton bud.  This will help prevent the brows feeling itchy.
• Do Not tweeze for at least 10 days after treatment.
• Do Not use skincare on the treated area for at least 10 days.
• Do Not use makeup on the treated area.
• Do Not pick, rub or scratch the treated area.

Lips

Lips heal between 3-7 days.  This varies for each person.  Please follow the aftercare below:

• Apply moisturising ointment several times times a day.  Just a fine layer to help ease the dryness during the healing stage.  This can also be contiuned once healed.
• It is advisable to use a straw to drink fluids immediately after treatment.
• Eat with a knife and fork to avoid food touching the lips (until healed).
• Try to minimise getting the area wet for 7 days and try not to lick your lips.
• Do Not use skincare on the treated area for at least 7 days.
• Do Not use makeup on the treated area until fully healed.
• Do Not pick, rub or scratch the treated area.

*If you have had cold sores or herpes simplex in the past it is important that you use medication (Aciclovir) for 2 days before and after your lip treatment. This will help prevent an outbreak, which causes discomfort and could result in scarring.

Eyeliner/lash enhancement

Eyes heal between 5-10 days.  This varies for each person.  Please follow the aftercare below:

• It is advised not to use any after care treatments on the eyes. However a saline eye drops may be used if the eyes are feeling, tight, gritty or sore.
• Do Not use skincare on the treated area for at least 7 days.
• Do Not use makeup on the treated area.
• Do Not pick, rub or scratch the treated area.

For Saline Tattoo and permanent makeup removal please refer to aftercare leaflet provided at your appointment.

Important Dont's

• Do not expose the area to any extreme temperatures for 14 days after the procedure. This includes sunbathing, tanning beds & saunas.  Make sure you use a high SPF to avoid fading after this time.
• Do not use makeup  on the treated area until fully healed.
• Do not use any face creams, exfoliators, or harsh cleansers on your brows/eyes/lips (depending on procedure) during the healing process.
• VERY IMPORTANT - Do Not Pick, scratch, or rub the area or the colour will heal unevenly or cause scarring and infection.

Please Note:

• The colour will be up to 50% darker straight after the treatment. It will fade after 10 days (timing varies depending on the area treated) and the true colour will not be visible until the area has completely healed and a time of up to 4 weeks has passed.
• In order to keep your permanent makeup in perfect condition, colour boost appointments are recommended every 9 to 18 months, timing will vary for each individual.
• If you are planning an MRI scan, chemical peel or any similar procedures, please inform your practitioner that you have had permanent cosmetics.
• Laser hair removal can fade and change the shade of your lip or brow procedure, always advise the laser technician that you have had a permanent makeup procedure.
• Please remember the area may feel tender for a few days after the procedure.
• Normal activity can be resumed immediately, but no heavy exercise such as aerobics, heavy weightlifting, swimming, etc for 7 days post procedure.
• Your second (topup) appointment should be booked at the end of your first visit; it is after this treatment your true results will be visible.

How to keep your colour looking Fresh and prevent premature fading:

• Avoid sunlight and use a high factor over the brows or treated area.  Sunlight will fade your semi permanent makeup much quicker.
• Avoid AHA's, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid Salycilic acid and Retinols on the treated area.
• Don't exfoliate the treated area.  Unless told otherwise (eg 1 week prior to procedure)
• Keep the treated area moisturised (eg brows or lips depending on the area treated).