Your Guide to Long-Lasting Results
Permanent makeup pre-care, post-care, and need-to-knows
All permanent cosmetic procedures require 2 sessions. Your 6–12 week follow-up is essential to assess pigment retention and make any needed adjustments. This second session also helps your results last longer and heal more evenly. Please note: touch-ups must be booked within that 6–12 week window. Additional charges will apply if scheduled outside that timeframe.
PMU Brow - Pre care
(x) Do not work out the day of your appointment.
(x) You should not take any medications that may thin your blood (i.e. Aspirin, ibuprofen) 72 hours before or immediately after your procedure.
(x) Do not drink alcohol within 24 hours of your procedure.
(x) Avoid fish oil supplements for 2 weeks prior to the procedure.
(x) Avoid caffeine for 12 hours before your procedure. (caffeine increases blood flow and may increase the chance of bleeding).
(x) You must not use retin-a or retinol near the brow area 2 weeks before or after the procedure.
(x) No botox, fillers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels or anything of the like for at least 2 weeks prior to your procedure, and also two weeks after.
(x) No spray tan on the face within 2 weeks of your procedure
(x) If you tint your brows you will want to do so at least 72 hours before your appointment.
You will need to avoid water, sun and sweat for 10-14 days after, so please make plans accordingly.
PMU Brow - post care
→ In the hours following your procedure your brows will appear much darker and bolder than they will heal due to oxidation in the surface layer of your skin. Your brows could also appear warmer in color. You may experience some redness or swelling around the treated area, this typically disappears within 48 hours.
→ Around day 5 you may notice some flaking in the treated area, do not pick at it, doing so can result in loss of pigment in those areas. Brows may appear spotty or patchy until the entire brow has finished healing. You may notice that some areas may appear very light or even to have lost pigment entirely after they have peeled, the epidermis will be thicker causing muting, hiding or diffusing of pigment underneath. The epidermis will normalize over the next 4-6 weeks and softened pigment should appear more clearly on the surface of the skin.
→ At 6 weeks your brows will be fully healed. Whatever pigment that does not return will be addressed at your touch up appointment or if you’d prefer darker, bolder brows we can always add more color or dimension during that appointment!
→ After care includes no sweating or working out for 10-14 days, no makeup on the eyebrows, no direct sun exposure and no water submersion. You must be careful to keep them dry at all times except while you are cleaning them or doing your aftercare.
Brows
Lip Blushing - Pre care
Please note: it is very important to moisturize and exfoliate daily in the week leading up to your appointment. The results are best on smooth, hydrated lips and chapped lips are very hard to tattoo and may cause patchy results.
If your appointment is booked during an outbreak of cold sores on your lips, the procedure may not be done. Please be aware that if you have the simplex virus herpes, you may awaken an outbreak following this treatment. It is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication such as Zivorax 5 days before, then the day of, then 5 days after or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.
(x) Do not get lip injections 4 weeks
before or after this treatment.
(x) Do not consume caffeine the day of your appointment and alcohol for 24 hours prior to your appointment to prevent excessive bleeding.
(x) Avoid blood thinners such as Aspirin, Niacin, or Ibuprofen 48-72 hrs prior to your procedure. Extra strength Tylenol can be taken if you have low pain tolerance.
(x) Avoid exercising the day of the procedure.
(x) Do not take or get any chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, vitamin E, retinols, fish oil, at least 4 weeks before your appointment
Lip Blushing - post care
Lips will be tender and slightly swollen, usually subsiding within 24 hours.
Initial color will appear much brighter and bolder than your healed results. Full color results typically develop by the 6-week mark. It’s normal for color to soften and fluctuate throughout the healing process.
→ Avoid kissing during the initial healing period.
→ Wipe your lips with moist cotton rounds every hour on day one of your treatment.
→ Apply a cold compress and take Advil if swelling occurs.
→ Gently cleanse lips with water or a gentle cleanser twice daily for 5 days.
→ Keep lips very moisturized (balm is provided) for the first 5 days.
→ Drink through a straw for 5 days.
→ Avoid dark-colored beverages like wine, coffee, and cola for 2 days unless drinking through a straw.
→ Avoid spicy foods for 2 days.
→ Do not pick at any flaking skin.
Lip Blushing
Do any of these apply to you?
Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Currently using or have used accutane in the past 12 months
Freshly sun-tanned or sunburned face
Currently taking blood thinners or antibiotics
Rosacea in the forehead/brow area
Currently receiving or have received chemo/radiation in the past 6 months
Diabetic ailments must be under control
If any apply, please get in touch so we may discuss options
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Your safety comes first. To ensure optimal healing and results, some conditions may require medical clearance or delay treatment.
How Long Will My PMU Last?
PMU is meant to fade naturally over time.
→ Touch-ups are normal and help maintain your results.
→ A 6–12 week follow-up is essential to perfect retention and extend longevity.
What Can Affect My Results?
Not all skin holds pigment the same way.
→ Smoking – May cause faster fading.
→ Iron deficiency/anemia – Can absorb pigment more quickly, meaning your results may fade sooner.
→ Sun exposure – UV light can cause pigment to fade or shift in tone over time. Always use SPF on your brows and lips once healed.
→ Age and metabolism – Mature skin often holds pigment longer than younger, faster-metabolizing skin.
→ Bleeding during procedure – Excessive bleeding can push pigment out. To avoid this, follow all pre-care instructions carefully, especially avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and blood thinners 24–72 hours prior.
