Aftercare

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First 24 Hours

1. Blot gently: Every 1–2 hours, use a clean tissue or cotton pad to gently blot away any lymph fluid. This prevents scabbing.
2. Keep area clean and dry: Do not wash your brows or apply ointment during the first few hours unless instructed.
3. Avoid touching or rubbing the brows to prevent infection.

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Days 2–10: Healing & Care

(Some artists call this the “dry heal” or “moist heal” phase—follow what your artist recommended.)

If your artist advised a 

dry heal

• Do not apply any ointments or creams.
• Keep brows completely dry (no water, sweat, or steam).
• Avoid makeup, skincare, or sunscreen on the brow area.

If your artist advised a 

moist heal

• After 24 hours, gently clean brows once daily using a mild, fragrance-free cleanser (like baby shampoo or Cetaphil).

• Use your fingertips and water—no scrubbing.

• Pat dry with a clean tissue.

• Apply a very thin layer of the recommended ointment (e.g., Aquaphor, After Inked, or a tattoo balm).

• Do this 1–2× per day for 7–10 days.

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Avoid for 10–14 Days

• Water on brows (showers are okay if you avoid direct spray)
• Sweating or exercise that causes perspiration
• Swimming, saunas, or steam rooms
• Makeup, creams, or skincare on/around the brows
• Sun exposure or tanning
• Picking, scratching, or rubbing flakes or scabs

(Flaking and slight itching are normal—don’t pick! It can pull out pigment.)

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Days 10–30: Healing & Color Settling

• Flaking and light patches may appear; the color may fade up to 40–50% before it settles.
• Once fully healed, apply sunscreen daily to prevent fading.
• Avoid exfoliating treatments or retinol near the brows for at least 4 weeks.

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Touch-Up Appointment

• A perfecting session is typically needed 6–8 weeks after the initial procedure.
• This refines shape and restores color where pigment healed lighter.

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Call your artist or a medical professional if you notice:

• Redness, swelling, or pus lasting more than 3 days
• Severe itching, blistering, or rash
• Signs of infection (fever, spreading redness, or pain)