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Healing Process
The Healing Process of Tattooed Eyebrows- What To Expect
The healing process of tattooed eyebrows is an important part of achieving beautiful, natural-looking, and long-lasting results after your permanent makeup treatment. During the eyebrows healing process, it is normal to experience some redness, tenderness, dryness, scabbing, or light peeling as the skin recovers. Your brows may also appear darker or more defined at first before the color gradually softens and settles into its final shade. Following your aftercare instructions, keeping the area clean and dry, and avoiding excessive sweating, sun exposure, and picking at the skin can help support a smooth recovery. As the healing process of tattooed eyebrows continues, the skin will gradually settle and the final color and appearance will become clearer. Being patient and following proper aftercare throughout the eyebrows healing process can help your brows heal properly and give you the best possible results.
EYEBROWS HEALING PROCESS
- Day 1: Press firmly every 15 min for 6 hours & constantly for the first hour. Clean 3x with products given then blot firmly dry. Use grain of rice or less THIN amount of ointment at bedtime.
- Day 2-3: Am/pm clean, blot dry, thin amount of ointment as instructed
- Day 4-7 : Am/pm ointment as needed
- No sun (wear hats)
- No sweating — any activity that causes to sweat including being outside too long on a hot day.
- No getting wet until healed- make showers very quick, take baths, dry shampoo days, angle the shower head downward to avoid the face.
- No skincare or makeup near the brows.
- Avoid retinols, glycolic acids, acne treatments near the brows even when healed.
- Sunscreen when healed!! (Supergoop unseen sunscreen is my favorite)
LIPS HEALING PROCESS
- Day 1 : Blot with damp cotton round every couple hours (4-6x), pat dry and use ointment
- Days 2-4 am/pm blot with damp cotton round, pat dry, ointment as needed
- Cut food up into small bites
- Always pat dry after cleaning or anywhere they could have gotten wet
- Don't get wet in the shower (same with brows)
- Don't stretch mouth open wide
- Avoid spicy, temp hot, salty, acidic foods while healing
- No sun until healed then sunscreen chapstick!!
- No kissing
- Pat dry after brushing teeth, relax mouth while brushing and careful not to open mouth too wide
LINER HEALING PROCESS
- Day 1 clean 3x with cleaning solution on a qtip, air dry, then dry well with a qtip. Ointment very thin
- Days 2-4 am/pm clean/air dry/ dry, ointment very thin
- No steam, water, sweating, sun until healed
- Don't pick!
- No makeup or skincare near the area
- Use ice in a bag and/or ibuprofen if needed for swelling
How to make your permanent makeup LAST & age gracefully:
- Follow your immediate aftercare instructions perfectly.
- Keep all retinol, acids, and exfoliators at least 1” away from your brows, always. The only exception to this rule is hyaluronic acid.
- Once you’re cleared to get out in the sun (14 days post-appointment, or once your brows are totally done peeling), always have broad spectrum sunscreen on them when you plan to be outside for more than 15mins.
While some factors are out of our control (health, medications, skin type…), following these 3 rules will definitely make a difference, and ensure the best results possible. But as always, you should expect to have your brows refreshed every 1-3 years either way!
FAQs
How long does it take for permanent makeup to heal?
The healing process typically takes 7–14 days for initial healing, while full results may take up to 4–6 weeks. Proper aftercare is essential to ensure the best results and long-lasting color.
How should I care for my eyebrows after permanent makeup?
You should clean your brows as instructed, apply a thin layer of ointment, and avoid water, sweat, sun exposure, and makeup around the area. Following daily aftercare steps will help prevent infection and ensure proper healing.
What should I avoid during the healing process?
Avoid sun exposure, sweating, swimming, makeup, skincare products (especially retinol and acids), and picking or scratching the area. These can interfere with healing and affect the final results.
How do I care for my lips after a lip blush procedure?
Keep lips clean, lightly moisturized with ointment, and dry after contact with water. Avoid spicy, hot, salty, or acidic foods, and do not stretch your lips or engage in activities like kissing during the healing period.
How can I make my permanent makeup last longer?
To extend results, follow aftercare instructions carefully, avoid applying active skincare ingredients near the area, and always use sunscreen once healed. Regular touch-ups every 1–3 years are recommended for maintaining the look.