Eyebrow Aftercare

  • AWM - Absorb, Wash, Moisturize - You will be provided an after-care kit.  

  • Always wash your hands before performing after-care. 

  • Notify your artist or your healthcare professional of any abnormal inflammation/swelling or possible infection immediately.  

  • Immediately following your appointment, lymph fluid may drain or accumulate in the area.  Use a clean cotton round to gently pat and absorb this fluid.  Repeat this process as often as needed to avoid an accumulation of lymph fluid and the development of a  scab. 

  • Days 1 - 7 

    • On the night of the procedure, wash the area with water.  Beginning the next morning, wash the area morning and night with water and a gentle cleanser, such as Cetaphil or Neutrogena.  With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the area.  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 cotton round or tissue.  Do not use any other cleansing products or exfoliants to the area. 

    • Apply a tiny, rice grain amount of the after-care ointment provided 3 times a day with a clean cotton swab and spread it across the area to ensure the area remains moist.  Be sure not to over-apply, as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing.  The product should cover the area, but be barely noticeable on the skin. Do not apply the ointment until the area is completely dry.  

  • Important Reminders: 

    • Use a fresh pillowcase while you sleep. 

    • Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away.  Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.  

    • No facials, botox, chemical treatments, or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks. 

    • Avoid getting hot or sweaty for one week. 

    • Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after the procedure.  Wear a hat when outdoors. 

    • Avoid long, hot showers for the first 10 days. Avoid excess rinsing and hot water on the area. 

    • Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days. 

    • Avoid face-down swimming, lakes, and hot tubs for the first 10 days. 

    • Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the area until completely healed. 

    • DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area.  

  • Long-Term Care: 

    • Use a good sunscreen on your brows and try to stay out of the sun.   

    • Use of Retin-A/Retinol/Tretinoin, chemical or acid peels, or any rapid skin exfoliation products used on the forehead area will cause the permanent makeup of the brow area to fade prematurely.  

    • Schedule your annual touch-up appointment.

Eyebrow Healing Process

Days 1-3:  

Brows look darker, thicker, and are sensitive.  They may be swollen.  Don’t worry, the color will fade over the next week. 

Days 4 - 7:  

Brows will begin to scab/flake and appear patchy.  Do not panic!!  This is normal. Do not pick at your brows. 

Days 8 - 14:  

Brows are completely peeled and the color seems very faint/light. (This is called the ghosting phase).  

Days 15 - 30:  

The color returns and starts to resurface and darkens. Younger skin heals quicker, normally within 4 weeks.  The more mature skin may take 6-8 weeks to heal completely.  There may be some uneven spots, which is the reason for the perfecting appointment. 

Days 42 - 56: 

It’s time for your perfecting appointment.  Any adjustments to shape and color will be made at this appointment.