Microblading Aftercare Tips for Flawless Brows

Proper care following your procedure is necessary to achieve the best results. Keep in mind that in many cases, some unevenness of colour and gaps is to be expected. This is the purpose of the retouch visit. Please review the following instructions and refer to them as necessary. If during the healing process you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

For the first day

Within a few hours of treatment, an ice pack protected with a cloth may be applied as necessary to reduce swelling. Gently blot the area with clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every 30 minute for the full day until oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymph and reduces the chances of infection.

Days 1-7: Wash

Wash daily to remove bacteria and dead skin. Don’t worry this does not remove the pigment. Gently wash your eyebrows each morning and night with the gel wash water or an antibacterial face wash like Cetaphil or Neutrogena. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the eyebrows. Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse with water ensuring that all soap is rinsed away. To dry, gently pat with a clean tissue. Do not use any cleansing products containing acids (glycolic, lactic or AHA) or any exfoliants.

Days 1-7: Moisturize

Apply a rice grain amount of aftercare ointment provided by your technician with a cotton swab and spread it across the treated area. Be sure not to over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The ointment should be barely noticeable on the skin. Never put the ointment on a wet or damp tattoo.

You may experience the following for 72 hours:

Flaking

Tenderness

Dryness and itchiness in the treated area

Swelling and redness

No makeup should be applied for 72 hours after the procedure

For two weeks

Do not expose the healing skin to direct sun, tanning beds, Jacuzzis, saunas, salt water, chlorinated pools, direct shower spray, hot water, skin creams or ointments other than what you have been instructed to use for two weeks following your procedure.

If the area gets wet, gently pat dry using clean tissue.

Important Note

The area treated will initially be darker and within 10 days will lighten up to 50% as the pigment heals in the skin and the top skin layer sheds. This can leave gaps which is a normal occurrence of skin healing or throwing out colour. It takes a good 4-5 weeks for the true colour to show and how much pigment has been retained in the skin. It is your skin that will determine the end result. Gaps are normal on your first session. You can use a sharpened brow pencil to fill them in carefully if needed until we see you at your next appointment.

Long Term Care

Use a good sunscreen. Sun exposure will fade your permanent cosmetics.

If you are planning a chemical peel, MRI scan or other medical procedure, please inform your doctor of your permanent cosmetics.

Please inform the National Blood Service if you donate blood, as you may not be eligible to give blood for a year post-procedure.