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Permanent makeup is designed to fade over time. Factors such as skin type, lifestyle, age, metabolism, medications, and pigment color affect the longevity of your brows. The sun and some kinds of lighting (tanning beds) can affect the rate at which these pigments are broken down. 

 Following the given aftercare instructions is critical to getting your best healed results, and touch-up your PMU every 12-36 months (as needed). Touch-ups are normal and expected for permanent cosmetics. Picking the proper service for your skin type and following the proper aftercare will lead to beautiful results for years to come!

*Please note that final results vary and CANNOT be guaranteed due to the nature of skin as it heals. A touch up appointment is recommended 6-12 weeks after your initial session where we can assess your pigment retention and perfect your permanent makeup!

How long will it last? 

Don’t worry, you’re not alone in wondering this ! Most clients report little to no pain throughout their procedure. While pain tolerance varies between clients, a topical Lidocaine/Epinephrine cream is used throughout the procedure to make sure you’re comfortable. 

Does it hurt? 

Immediately after getting your brows done, you may experience minor redness or swelling around the treated area, which typically goes away within 24 hours. Over the next few hours, the pigment in the skin will oxidize, making the pigment look darker and warmer (red) than they were initially. This is normal and expected. Pigment typically fades anywhere from 30-60% once fully healed.

Around day 3-4, you may notice light scabbing and flaking on the treated area. This is normal! Please refrain from picking the scabs. Doing so will result in loss of pigment in those areas and can cause scarring. Brows may appear spotty or patchy until the entire area has finished healing. Once all the flaking is complete (usually around day 10), the brows will appear much lighter. The pigment will darken over the next 4 weeks and the pigment will return.

At 6-8 weeks, your brows  will be fully healed. Whatever pigment that does not return will be addressed at your touch up appointment. At this appointment, we will asses your retention, touch up the spots that didn’t stick, and can adjust the pigment color to give you perfect brows! Once the treated area has healed from your touch up appointment, you will have beautiful, full brows  for 12-36 months!

What can I expect immediately after? 

Following the given aftercare is crucial to obtain the best results! All clients are expected to follow the instructions exactly to get the best healed results! 

o Keep your new permanent makeup dry until ALL flaking has stopped. This means keeping them dry in the shower, and avoiding sweating, saunas, and steam for the next 10-14 days. No working out until all flaking has finished.

o Apply a thin layer of  Bactine to the area, 2-3x a day for 10 days.

o No makeup can go on or around the area for 10 days. You may wear makeup around the area, but leave at least one inch around them at all times to prevent infection.

o Avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks. Please plan vacations and outings accordingly to avoid as much sun as possible.

o Do not touch, pick, rub, or scratch the area. Do not pick the scabs or flakes as they come off, this will remove the pigment and lead to patchiness and scarring. 

o No anti-aging or acne products on the area ever (anything with Retinol, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, etc.) This will result in fading of the pigment.

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