AFTERCARE

 

 

Day 1
 

Let your brows rest!

No washing, touching, or applying products on Day 1 

 

Days 2–7

 

Cleanse gently twice daily with lukewarm water and antibacterial soap (Cetaphil or Neutrogena recommended)

Use your fingertips, not a cloth or wipe
 

After cleansing, apply a small amount of aftercare ointment using a clean cotton swab

Avoid over-moisturizing—a little goes a long way
 

Keep showers short (5–8 minutes) and avoid rinsing your face directly under hot water
 

While Your Brows Heal
 

To ensure the pigment settles beautifully:
 

NO makeup on the brow area for about a week
NO picking, scratching, or touching any scabs
Limit water and steam exposure to the brows
Avoid sweating, workouts, swimming, saunas, and tanning beds
Skip facials, waxing, threading, and exfoliating acids for at least two weeks
Do not undergo laser light therapy near the treated area

 

 

After Healing: Keep Your Brows Looking Their Best
 

Your new brows will evolve over time, typically lasting 1 to 3 years, depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and sun exposure.
 

Here’s how to maintain your gorgeous results:
 

Apply SPF 50+ to the brow area once fully healed

Avoid chemical exfoliants or resurfacing treatments on or near the brows

Keep laser treatments away from the tattooed area

Optional: Add makeup for special occasions—your new brows are the perfect base!

AFTERCARE

 

 

Do’s

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Have sunglasses available. Eyes may be a little bit sensitive or even dilated immediately after. The sunglasses are also handy for hiding puffy eyes.

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Eyes will be swollen for a few days. Eyes may feel dry or irritated. Lubricating refresher drops may be used.

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Don’ts

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Do not use any ointment, oil, liquids, or Vaseline during the healing period.

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Do not dye, perm, or use eyelash curlers for 2 weeks.

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Do not use mascara until outer healing is complete (3-5 days) with a new tube of mascara. 

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No heavy workouts for 72 hours. Avoid sweating.

 

No chemical peels, mesotherapy, dermabrasion, botox, fillers, or any other derm/surg procedures for 4 weeks.

 

Occasionally immediately after a procedure there can be residual pigment, blood, lymph, body fluids, etc. If this occurs, gently dab away. Do not panic if dry patches or scabs appear as this can be taken care of during the second touch-up appointment.

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Avoid lotions, ointments, or Vaseline during your healing period. 

AFTERCARE

 

Cleansing:

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Prior to touching your lips, ensure your hands are clean.

At bedtime, cleanse your lips with lukewarm water and an unscented soap or cleanser.

Apply the aftercare balm provided by PERMANENT COSMETICS NW in a thin layer after cleansing.

Repeat this process in the morning and evening for five days.

Avoid excessive use of the healing balm and prevent the lips from becoming excessively dry.

 

Things to Avoid:

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Within the first 24 hours, abstain from consuming extremely spicy foods.

Refrain from applying any lip makeup for one week, except for the provided healing balm.

Do not scratch, pick, or lick dry skin or flakiness.

Keep foreign body fluids away from the lips for five days.

Avoid activities that cause profuse sweating for five days.

Stay clear of swimming pools, hot tubs, or bodies of water for five days.

Steer clear of UV exposure, including tanning booths, for five days.

Do not undergo massages, facials, or other skin treatments for five days.

Avoid laser light therapy, as it may affect the pigment color of the lips.

Refrain from using exfoliants, retinol acids, glycolic acids, or alpha hydroxy acids on the lips for 30 days after the appointment, as it may lead to premature fading.

 

Lip tattoos typically last between 2 to 3 years, contingent on lifestyle, skin type, and aftercare.