Permanent Make-Up Post-Care Instructions

Eyebrows

Immediately after the procedure your eyebrows will probably appear to be too dark, too thick, and with a rather unnatural “drawn in” appearance. It is only after healing is complete that you will be able to appreciate fully the color and softness of your eyebrows.

Most of the time they will actually be too light at that point, which will be corrected during the “perfecting session.”

During the healing period (1 week):

• Apply a thin coat of ointment 2–3 times a day. If your brows are too dark, after 24 hours you may soften their appearance by dabbing on a small amount of face powder after applying the ointment.
• Be sure to clean makeup brushes regularly.
• To remove make-up, clean the area using only baby oil or mild soap and water.
• Be gentle and blot dry.
• Avoid direct exposure to the sun.
• Do not soak in water or let a strong shower stream hit your eyebrows.
• Blot gently to dry.

Tea bag compress (morning and evening, first week):

Brew tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Place the teabags in ice water. When cold, place the teabags over each eyebrow for 10 minutes. You may store your tea bags in a baggy and keep them in the refrigerator. A tea bag compress is also good for puffy eyes.

After healing is complete:

You may resume regular care. The use of sunscreen is recommended to prevent fading. If you use foundation, you will find that you are “hiding” your eyebrows. Just take a cotton swab dipped in baby oil and gently wipe the foundation from your eyebrows.

Eyeliner

Immediately after the procedure the eyelids will be slightly swollen. Because of the swelling, the eyeliner will appear to be much thicker and sometimes distorted. The color will appear to be extremely dark, even when soft colors are used. Do not worry — in 2–3 days the liner will be reduced to the desired thickness and will be more even as the swelling goes down.

The color will remain dark until the healing process is complete (approximately 7 days). At that point your eyeliner may seem too light, uneven, or “not enough.” Relax — when you return for your perfecting session we can adjust and add as much as you desire.

If the swelling persists beyond 48 hours or becomes worse, or if your eyes become inflamed (red, itchy, watery), call us immediately at (512) 761-3972. This is a very rare occurrence but can develop in patients with extremely sensitive eyes.

Tea bag compress (first 24 hours):

Brew tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Place the teabags in ice water. When cold, place the teabags over each eye for 10 minutes. You may store your tea bags in a baggy and keep them in the refrigerator.

During the healing period:

• Apply a small amount of ointment (or if allergic, use petroleum jelly) with a cotton swab each morning and evening. To clean, use only baby oil or water.
• Be gentle and blot dry.
• Avoid direct exposure to the sun.
• Do not soak in water.
• After healing is complete you may resume regular care.
• Whenever you apply makeup, be sure not to cover your eyeliner.

Lips

Shape:

Immediately after the procedure lips may appear to be uneven or crooked, due to swelling. Please do not be concerned. The swelling diminishes within 24–48 hours and your lips will become evenly shaped.

Color:

Following the micropigmentation procedure, the skin on the lips will react differently than the rest of your skin. You will experience 3 stages:

1. Initial color is “too much,” until a slight peeling occurs at about 4–5 days.
2. The color is then “not enough” — you may think that it is abnormal and want to come back earlier for your second application.
3. You must wait. 3–4 weeks later the color “miraculously” reappears — however, it is much softer and with a more muted tone than the original color.

Medications:

Most clients get a prescription for antiviral medication (Zovirax or Valtrex — 7 days before, 5 days after). It prevents cold sores and herpes outbreak.

Tea bag compress (first 24 hours, if swelling or discomfort):

Brew tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Place the teabags in ice water. When cold, place the teabags over your lips for 10 minutes. You may store your tea bags in a baggy and keep them in the refrigerator.

For discomfort, take Tylenol or Ibuprofen (no aspirin).

During the healing period (1 week):

• Keep your lips moist all the time with the ointment prescribed. To clean, use only baby oil or mild soap and water. Be gentle and blot dry.
• It is preferable to avoid lipstick until after peeling has occurred. If you must apply some, ensure it is clean (wipe it thoroughly before applying to your lips).
• Avoid direct exposure to the sun. Do not soak in water.
• Avoid spicy food and heat.
• Once healing is complete you may resume regular care.
• If you apply makeup, you might cover your lips. Use a cotton swab dipped in baby oil to clean the makeup from your lips. If you do not wear lipstick, you should apply a sun block.