Precare
Aftercare

Precare

Before getting permanent makeup, you must follow the precare advice to minimise discomfort during your treatment and allow for the optimum healed results long term.

3 weeks before your PMU appointment:

  • No Botox or filler in the area of treatment. This needs time to settle before a permanent makeup treatment. For lips, give them 5-6 weeks before having lip blush, as filler takes longer to settle here.

  • No chemical peels or laser treatments before and for the duration of your PMU healing.

  • Avoid use of retinol products, acids or Vitamin C three weeks before.

  • Avoid use of any brow or lash growth serums at least 3 weeks before as they increase blood flow to the area.

1 week before:

  • Drink plenty of water in the week leading up (and apply an intensive lip balm before lip blush). The best skin to tattoo is hydrated, healthy skin. Any dryness can cause implanting issues and impact results.

  • Avoid intense sun exposure - this includes sun beds, to avoid damaging the skin before your treatment.

  • For lip blush: if you have ever suffered from cold sores, you will want to get an anti-viral medication to prevent an outbreak - this can be purchased from online pharmacies. Please follow the advice of a healthcare professional on how/when to take this.

24 - 48hrs before:

  • Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks (this includes tea and coke) the day before and day of your treatment.

  • Do not take Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Niacin, Magnesium, Vitamin E and/or Omega-3, unless medically necessary.

  • Avoid heavy exercise, as this increases your blood flow.

The best healed results are directly linked to the precare & aftercare being followed correctly.

Aftercare

After getting permanent makeup, you should follow these aftercare tips to help the area heal and maintain the results:

For the first 1-7 days:

  • Wash gently: For the first 7 days after your treatment, you can gently wash the area with warm water. Just boil the kettle, put water on cotton pad, allow to cool, squeeze out the excess and press the damp cotton pad on the skin to gently clean. Avoid rubbing it vigorously.

  • Avoid touching: Keep the area clean and avoid touching, picking, or rubbing it. You want the skin to remain in tact for as long as possible for the PMU to have chance to heal.

  • Apply ointment to the treated area, if it feels dry/itchy (typically day 3-7). The goal is for the skin to be hydrated (not greasy), so just use a small amount. If your skin is naturally oily, you may not need to use ointment.

For days 7-14:

  • Leave your brows alone: You can stop washing them now, or putting ointment on. Leave them to just dry heal from now on.

  • Let the skin fall off in it’s own time: Don't pick at flaky skin, as this can cause pigment loss. 

For the whole 2 weeks:

  • Avoid any activities that cause you to sweat or will get your brows wet: This is really important. Avoid heavy exercise, sweating, swimming, saunas, and jacuzzis for at least 2 weeks after.

  • Stay out of direct sunlight for at least 2 weeks as this can cause your brows to fade (or even change colour). After they have healed, apply SPF when in the sun with your PMU.

  • Do not use makeup or skincare products on/near the treated area for at least 2 weeks.

  • Put a fresh pillow case on your bed and sleep on your back: If possible, sleep on your back to prevent the treated area from sticking to your pillowcase. 

2-4 weeks:

  • Don’t worry if they look lighter. They will “ghost” you (fade) and the colour does fluxuate during this time. By day 30, your results will be settled. They will be lighter than when first done and some patchiness is normal from the first session - this is why it’s a two step treatment. If you feel they’ve faded out more than expected, please send a photo to us as we may want to allow more time for your top up.

  • Return to your normal routine. Once the peeling phase is over, you can now get them wet, ewar makeup etc. If you’re in the sun, try to apply SPF to protect them long term from UV.

  • Schedule the touch-up: If you haven’t already, schedule your touch-up 6-8 weeks after the initial treatment to review and go over any areas as required, and perfect the treatment.

The healing process for permanent makeup can take up to 4 weeks.

For those who have had lip blush:

For lip blush healing, there are a few additional aftercare tips for you to protect your lips:

  • Avoid spicy foods for first few days - this will sting and irritate your lips!

  • Eat beige food for the first few days, consume nothing saturated with colour - tomato based foods, curry, red wine etc.

  • Avoid kissing for 4-5 days to avoid infection or irritation.

  • Drink using a straw for the first few days and avoid food touching your lips when you eat.

  • Keep applying the ointment to avoid excessive dryness or peeling.