Now that you have decided that permanent eyebrows are for you, the aftercare steps are very important. You've invested in something that makes you feel beautiful, and the thought of them not healing properly should give you the shudders! As with everything else in the world of aesthetics, there are aftercare instructions to follow.
The reason this is important is so that your eyebrows will heal into a nice natural color and last a long time. As your eyebrows heal it is normal for your skin to be red, dark, and some will flake off within 3 weeks. If the color looks faded, don’t worry, it will come back! Something to remember early on- most people need a touch-up after 4 weeks.
DAY 1: Wash brows gently every few hours with water and gentle soap (Cetaphil preferred) and pat dry. Apply a thin layer of protective ointment (that I will provide)
DAY 2: Follow Day 1, but only wash 2 - 3 times total.
DAY 3 to 10: No more washing necessary. Keep brows as dry as you can. Apply ointment 2 - 3 times a day, if you have normal to dry skin. Apply skin ointment 1 - 2 times if you have oily skin.
Post-Care Dos and Don'ts
Each individual may heal differently and healing times may vary. The appearance of your pigment will be darker than the final results.
DO: Keep the area clean.
Keep the area as clean as possible without scrubbing, wiping, rubbing, or scratching the area. Use patting motions only. Soap/cleansers may be used as long as they are not alcohol based and do not have anti-aging acids or acne acids in them. Do not apply topical cosmetics over the area while healing. This includes foundation, liners, or powders. Also, avoid contact with animals, or environments that would cause dirt or germs to contact the areas while healing.
DO: Keep the areas moist with healing ointment at all times.
For the eye area, this will range from 3-5 days. Clients do best with water-soluble or non-comedogenic/pore-clogging products that let the skin breathe. I give out a care pack with Aquaphor as I highly recommend this product. Use healing ointment continuously throughout the day until outer healing is complete.
DO: Stay comfortable.
If you don't have any allergies, ibuprofen may be used to reduce swelling and discomfort. Please, please, please notify me at the first sign of an allergic reaction or infection. If you suspect a problem is developing, the first thing to try is switching the type of ointment you are using. Sometimes a person may not take well to the ointment, which is really the issue over the healing process. However, if it continues, consult a physician immediately.
An occasional slight healing itch is normal. Constant intense itching, abnormal thick yellow discharge, yellow crust, hot burning pain, lumps, bumps, blisters, redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site are not normal.
DO NOT: Get the area wet!
The treatment area must remain dry, even while showering. You might wonder how to take a shower without getting your eyebrows wet. Well, there's only one great way and that is with extreme carefulness! Keep your face away from the water, and bend your head back to wash your hair. Do not expose the area to the full pressure of the shower. Clean it and keep ointment on it. Scabs that dry out take longer to heal. It is very important not to pick or pull at the scab; this will increase the risk of scarring and prolong recovery.
DO NOT: Partake in any strenuous activity for 2 days
I know this one might feel hard to make it through, but I promise you will be so glad you did! Exercise brings more blood to the surface of your skin, making you prone to touching your face, especially if you sweat! It would be horrible to forget you are healing, and take a sweat rag to your brows! . Use of sunblock after healing is completed will help prevent premature fading
DO NOT: Sleep on your stomach
What you are really trying to avoid is compressing your face in a pillow while sleeping, especially the first couple of days. Most people subconsciously rub either face while sleeping, and toss and turn, making protection harder. So, I just recommend no stomach sleeping for the first few days while your eyebrows are healing.
DO NOT: Swim!
Actually, there's more... do not swim in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water for 2 weeks. Considering that you cannot shower with direct contact to the shower stream for the first few days, you should also avoid recreational water activities and gardening.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to make you comfortable before, during, and after the treatment!
Love, FeFe
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