PMU PRE & POST CARE | Jordan Louise Aesthetics

PERMANENT MAKEUP PRE & POST CARE

In order for your new brows to heal properly (and look their best) these Pre & Post Care Instructions found below are of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE! Pre-Care instructions are designed to limit bleeding and skin sensitivities during the service. Excessing bleeding during the procedure can dilute the pigment color and lead to poor results.

PRE CARE

Do not work out 24 hours before procedure.
Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to procedure.
Avoid Fish Oil, Vitamin E, Prenatal Vitamins, “Hair, Skin, Nail” supplements 48 hours prior to procedure.
Discontinue Retin-A at least 4 weeks prior (and avoid on eyebrow area after procedure).
Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior (and avoid on eyebrow area after procedure).
Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be avoided 1 month prior to procedure for those who do not regularly receive injectables.
No brow waxing, tinting, or threading one week prior (the more natural hair growth you have, the better!
Avoid Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion or facials for 4-weeks prior your procedure.

In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:

Do not drink alcohol 48 hours before your tattoo
Do not consume caffeine before your procedure (There is caffeine in decaf coffee & tea too!)
Do not take an aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief (this thins the blood)

SHOULD I WEAR MAKEUP TO MY APPOINTMENT?

If you'd like Jordan to see how you pencil / powder / draw your brows on a daily basis then feel free to come to your appointment with makeup on. If you're comfortable with Jordans decision in mapping the brows, then please come with no makeup over the area - This allows numbing to be applied straight onto the skin at the beginning of the appointment.

POST CARE

Please note your skin will be temporarily sensitive after the procedure and you should adhere to the following instructions for the next 10 days. This will help avoid infection and allow time for the skin to recover. Please be patient with your healing process; It varies from client to client and it is perfectly normal for small scabbing to appear on the treated area(s). These should be allowed to fall of naturally over a period of a few days.

WHAT IS NORMAL?

Immediately after your treatment you may experience Itching, scabbing, flaking, swelling and redness. After your treatment you may experience colour loss, fading, patchiness and tenderness.

PLEASE AVOID THE FOLLOWING:

GETTING THE TREATED AREA WET for 1 week
Touching the treated area(s) for 1 week other than to apply healing balm with clean hands
Using soaps, cleansers, creams or make up on the treated area(s) for 10 days
Facial treatments such as eyelash or eyebrow tinting, plucking, electrolysis etc. No facials, Botox or chemical peels for 4 weeks.
Any abrasive materials such as rough towels or similar. If small scabs appear on the treated area(s), DO NOT TOUCH THEM. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking or itching can cause scaring or loss of colour.
Taking hot baths, saunas or other heat treatments for 10 days
Sunbathing, using Sunbeds for 2 weeks post treatment
Swimming. Keep out of chlorinated water for 2 weeks
Using any form of bleach or depilatory products for 2 weeks post treatment
Do not give blood for 4 months – Please inform the national blood service that you have had permanent cosmetics.
Don’t sleep on your face for the first week and use a clean pillowcase.

Do not use Vaseline or similar types of ointments or balms to the treated area. You will be given an aftercare pack at the end of your first treatment. Avoid make up for a week after treatment. We advise to use mineral based makeup if any. Avoid the use of moisturisers that contain glycolic acid in, as these can fade permanent makeup. Always use SPF 15 or higher in the sun and keep your treatment area out of direct sunlight.

The wound healing response is complicated and fragile. It is susceptible to interruptions or failure if not cared for properly.

Keeping the skin moist and hydrated with a breathable barrier means

Faster healing time
Low infection rate
Increased cell proliferation
Promotion of cellular regeneration
Reduction of scaring

MEMBRANE - MICROBALM

‘Food for the skin”

Aids and supports wound healing process
Healing properties of herbs, oils and natures finest ingredients
Clean, stabilising & breathable barrier
Calming & soothing
Anti-inflammatory
Provides antioxidants
Anti-bacterial properties
Hydrates and moisturises the skin
Scientifically proven
Skin nourishing
Cruelty free & 100% natural

WHEN TO APPLY AFTERCARE PRODUCT?

To be applied 6 hours post procedure and applied twice daily for up to 28 days. This 6-hour window allows the wound time to primarily close with no interference of any foreign molecules and doesn't hinder its natural process of repair. This allows the tissue to breathe and close as well as helping lock in pigment.

HOW TO APPLY AFTERCARE :

Be sure to wash your hands before each application of your aftercare product. Tear off the top of the pouch and squeeze a small amount of microbalm onto a clean finger. Gently smooth over the area until it's fully covered.

The pouch should last you 28 days, by this time you'll be due back in for your touch up procedure and you'll be given another fresh pouch to carry out exactly the same healing process as the first treatment.

If you have any further questions about the healing & aftercare process please contact Jordan personally via email.

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