Aftercare & Healing Process
What can I expect after?
Moderate swelling or redness for the first 5 days.
Apply a Ziploc bag filled with water and ice for no more than 15 minutes at a time to reduce swelling.
Scabbing or flaking of the skin: If there is some scabbing or flaking, do not pick, and allow the scab or dry skin to come off on its own.
It is normal for lines to look blurry and faded during the healing phase.
Lines will darken and sharpen once they heal, about 30 days.
Results vary with every client, you can lose 30%-50% of pigment during the healing process. Pigment can lighten or hair strokes may fade entirely. This is why the 6 week perfecting touch-ups is super important.
How do I take care of my eyebrows after the procedure?
Taking good care of your microbladed eyebrows is crucial to achieving the best result.
The day of the treatment: Gently blot the area with clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid.
Do this every 15 minutes until oozing has stopped. Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymph.
Days 1-7: Wash daily to remove bacteria and dead skin. (Don't worry....GENTLE WASHING DOES NOT REMOVE THE PIGMENT!)
Gently wash your eyebrows each morning and night with water and an antibacterial soap like Dial Soap, 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: Apply a rice grain amount of aftercare ointment (provided to you after your procedure) 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.
Important Reminders & Precautions
Use a fresh clean pillowcase
Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away.
DO NOT rub, pick or scratch the treated area. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.
No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks
Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week
Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after the procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors.
Avoid heavy sweating and long hot showers for the first 10 days.
Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days
Avoid swimming, lakes, hot tubs for the first 10 days
Avoid topical makeup including sunscreen on the area for 15 days
Important note about showering: do not create too much steam during showers by limiting the amount of time you spend in the shower.
Keep your face/procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair. Your face should only be getting wet at the very end of the shower.
Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area. Remember, with proper prep and aftercare routine you will have much better results with your microblading procedure.
No Neosporin, Vaseline or other petroleum products while your brows are healing.
No anti-acne products (e.g. Benzoyl Peroxide, Pro-active) or lightening creams (bleach creams) hydroquinone on or around your brows since they will cause rapid fading.
No anti-aging products or facial products containing Alpha Hydroxyls (AHAs), Retin-A, Lactic or Glycolic Acids.
No makeup, pencils, etc… for 2 weeks
Do not scrub, scratch or pick tattooed areas or you will lose color that may not be repairable.
Do not expose tattooed area to sun or tanning beds
Do not tweeze, wax, thread or use any hair removal products around the eyebrow area until two weeks following the procedure.
Be careful to avoid infection of the tattooed area for 15 days after the procedure. Always wash your hands before touching the tattooed areas.
Face peels, even mild ones, microdermabrasion and laser treatments may cause pigment to lighten.
No swimming pools, Jacuzzis or other bodies of water for 15 days.
No physical activity that will cause excessive sweating for 7-10 days
After scabbing phase, pigment will eventually return to the surface and look more defined.
Results vary with every client, there are no guarantees the pigment will stay, or for how long. Everyone is different. You can lose 30%- 50% of pigment during the healing process. Pigment can lighten or hair strokes may fade entirely. This is why the 6 week perfecting touch-up is super important.
It is normal for your brows to look faded during the healing process. Perfecting touch up sessions are scheduled 6 weeks after your initial microblading procedure.