PMU PREPARATION AND
AFTER CARE
Lips and Eyebrows
Lips
Lips Preparation
- If you have a history of cold sores, it is essential to see your health consultant at least 4 days before your appointment and request preventative treatment.
- Avoid laser hair removal on or near the area 2 weeks prior.
- Scars on the area may retain pigment differently or heal patchy.
- Ensure the lip area is not sun or wind burnt, chapped or too dry.
- If you have Angular Cheilitis (dry corners of the mouth) please advise your Artist before booking an appointment.
Lips Aftercare
- You may experience minor swelling following your treatment, expect this to subside over 3-5 days.
- Using a damp cotton tip, clean the area morning and night.
- Regularly apply aftercare product during the day to keep the area moist.
- Ensure you’re only applying a thin layer each time. Too much product may adversely affect healing.
- Expect peeling around day 3-4, the colour will at first appear like it is completely gone and will gradually return as the new skin settles.
- Return for a touch-up at 8 weeks.
- Avoid consuming hot drinks or alcohol for 5 days.
- If you experience unexpected discomfort or symptoms of cold sores consult a health professional immediately for further advice and notify your Cosmetic Artist.
Brows
Brow Preparation
- If you wish to have your brows waxed/tidied for the day of your appointment, please do so a week before treatment.
- Do not wax or tint the brows within 3 days of treatment. No tinting until 4 weeks after.
- Gently exfoliate the area for up to 3 days prior, ensure the skin is well nourished.
- Do not use any brow-enhancing serums for at least 30 days before treatment.
- Do come in with an open mind about the different techniques: after a thorough consultation your artist will advise the most suitable option.
- You will be advised not to wet your brows for 7-10 days following treatment, I recommend washing your hair the night before.
Brow Aftercare
- Each morning, clean the brow but patting the area with a damp cotton pad.
- Dab the area dry with a clean tissue.
- Using a cotton tip, apply a very thin layer of aftercare product to the area and allow the gel/cream to dry.
- Once dry, the product may be covered by sunscreen or cosmetics if you wish after the 10-day healing period.
- Repeat this procedure morning and night for 10 days.
- Avoid saturating the area with water until the final scabs naturally fall off.
- Once healed, minor patchiness in colour may be present in some areas. This is normal and will be adjusted accordingly at the touch-up in 4-8 weeks. I recommend wearing brow powder or pencil to cover these areas until then.
PMU PREPARATION AND
AFTER CARE
Lips and Eyebrows