PMU PRE-CARE
2 weeks before your appointment:
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No chemical peels, facials, microdermabrasion, products with alcohol on the face, toners, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, AHA/BHA/PHAs, or Retinoids around the brow area.
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Avoid tanning or having sun burnt skin on or around your brows.
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Do not pluck, wax, tweeze or thread your eyebrows.
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Avoid dermal filler and Botox around the brow and forehead area.
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Avoid invasive laser treatments on your face.
72 hours before your appointment:
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Avoid taking Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Fish oil, Advil, Ibuprofen, or any other blood thinning medication. Please consult with a doctor before stopping any medication.
48 hours before your appointment:
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Do not consume any alcohol, tea, or caffeinated beverages.
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Do not smoke.
For 24 hours before your appointment:
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Do not work out, exercise, or excessively sweat.
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It's best to wash your hair the night before to make the first few days of aftercare easier.
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Not necessary BUT - Try to plan your PMU appointments around your menstrual cycle if possible since it can cause some hypersensitivity and more pain near or on treatment area.
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PMU AFTER-CARE
Congrats on your new brows! Here are some things you should expect during your healing process:
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Please know permanent makeup services are a two-step process. Please be patient during the 10-day healing period. It's important to note that full pigment retention may not be achieved after the first session.
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Post service, the treatment area will appear more vivid and dark immediately after your procedure. This can last up to two weeks.
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Days 4-5: Expect gentle flaking in some areas. Do not pick at the skin to avoid scarring. Continue applying aftercare ointment.
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Post-Flaking: The brow strokes and pigmentation may appear lighter initially. As the skin fully heals (3-4 weeks), the color will become more vibrant.
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Itching: Some itching may occur during the healing process. For Lip Blushing clients, avoid spicy or acidic foods for a few days.
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Pigment Retention: Individual results may vary. Mature skin and oily skin types may experience slightly less defined results compared to dry skin or younger skin.
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Initial Cleansing: 30 minutes and 2 hours post-procedure, gently blot the brows with an antiseptic wipe or ink soap rinse to remove excess lymph and plasma fluid. This prevents scabbing and ensures smooth healing.
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Daily Aftercare Routine: Morning and night
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Cleanse the brows with a cotton pad and 1-2 pumps of ink soap foam rinse. Gently pat the area, including under natural brow hairs.
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Moisturize: Apply a pea-sized amount of ointment to each brow using a Q-tip or clean fingers. Avoid a glossy finish; blot off excess if necessary
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Use your spoolie in your goodie bag to brush your brow hair back gently. Please wash or dispose of your spoolie after every use.
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Notes:
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Avoid going to the gym or excessively sweating for the first couple of days after your appointment.
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Wash your hands before you clean your brows.
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Don't pick or scratch your brows.