Aftercare & Healing Guide

Proper care after your permanent makeup treatment is essential for the best, long-lasting results. Follow the steps below carefully to ensure beautiful healing.

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GENERAL AFTERCARE

• Mild swelling, redness, tenderness, or bruising may occur for up to 4 days.

• Avoid for 2 weeks: direct sun, tanning, Jacuzzis, saunas, pools, salt water, and direct shower spray. Take baths instead.

• No makeup or beauty treatments near the area for 5 days.

• Inform your doctor about your permanent makeup before any chemical peels, eye surgery, or MRI scans.

• You may be unable to donate blood for 1 year.

• Healing takes around 14 days (longer if immune system is weak, stressed, or diet is poor).

• Some uneven colour or fading (up to 80%) is normal - a touch-up after 4–6 weeks may be needed.

• Follow-up appointment (4–6 weeks) ensures even colour and long-lasting results.

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EYEBROW AFTERCARE

• Wait 2 hours, then gently cleanse with CETAPHIL or Pure Skin Cleanser and pat dry (no rubbing).

• Apply a thin layer of healing balm or coconut oil 3× daily.

• Anti-inflammatory medication may help reduce swelling in the first 48 hours.

• Do not rub, pick, or scratch - allow scabs to fall off naturally to prevent scarring.

• Keep hair away from the area to avoid infection.

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For the first 10 days:

• Avoid sleeping on your face.

• Avoid heavy sweating, swimming, saunas, or steam rooms.

• No makeup, creams, or other products on the treated area.

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For 4 weeks:

• No facials, Botox, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion.

• Avoid direct sun or tanning.

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Long-term care:

• Keep retinol or acid skincare away from brows.

• Always wear sunscreen — UV exposure fades pigment faster.

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EYELINER AFTERCARE

• Apply ice packs (wrapped in cloth) during the first few days to reduce swelling.

• Dry healing gives the best results - if eyes are watery, apply healing balm or Vaseline 3× daily until scabs are gone.

• If redness or discharge appears, use an antibiotic eye cream from your pharmacy.

• Lashes may stick together - gently clean with damp cotton pads (no splashing water).

• If the area gets wet, pat dry gently with a clean tissue.

• Do not pick, peel, or rub; mild itching is normal - tap gently with a clean cotton bud if needed.

• Avoid contact lenses for 24 hours and eye makeup for 5 days.

• Wear sunglasses for the first 2 days to protect your eyes.

• Replace old mascara before resuming makeup use.

• No eyelash tinting, curling, or extensions for 2 weeks.

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LIP AFTERCARE

• Apply ice packs (wrapped in cloth) for the first few days to reduce swelling.

• Do not pick, peel, or rub any flaking skin - allow it to shed naturally to avoid pigment loss or scarring.

• Use a healing balm regularly with a clean cotton bud.

• Clean lips twice daily with damp cotton pads and keep dry - gently pat if wet.

• Avoid spicy or salty foods and drink through a straw for 3 days.

• No kissing for 5 days.

• If you’re prone to cold sores, use Zovirax or anti-herpes medication 5× daily for 1 week (outbreaks may occur around day 3).

• Mild dryness can last up to 3 weeks.

• Avoid bleaching, waxing, electrolysis, or laser near the lips for 2 weeks.

• Colour appears darker for 4–5 days, then fades before softening into its final shade over 2–6 weeks.

• Apply sunscreen balm daily - sun exposure fades pigment faster.

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FOLLOW UPS & TOUCH-UPS

• Follow-up assessments are only done after 4 weeks to allow full healing.

• Please schedule a 10-minute check-up between 4–6 weeks after your initial procedure - this consultation is free of charge.

• Refinement touch-ups are available at 30–50% of the original cost, if completed within 3 months of your first treatment.

• If you experience any concerns, please contact Leanne directly for guidance before seeking other treatment.