PMU - Aftercare

To achieve the best possible healed results, please read through your aftercare carefully and follow each step exactly as outlined.

💎 What to Expect

Remember, your colour will appear stronger and more defined immediately after treatment — this is completely normal.

Here’s how your healing journey will typically look:

Days 1–4 – Colour appears darker and more intense.
Days 4–7 – The area may feel slightly itchy, and flakes of colour will lift away in patches — do not pick them.
Weeks 1–2 – Once flaking stops, the colour may look light or uneven. This is normal; the pigment will soften and bloomas the skin heals.
Week 2 – The outer skin has healed and colour will begin to settle.
Week 4 – The internal healing is complete and your true, soft colour will be visible.

Some unevenness or light patches are completely normal — this is why your Perfecting Session (6–12 weeks) is essential.

🌿 Brow Aftercare

Normal healing symptoms (first few days):
Mild swelling, redness, tenderness, flaking, and light itching.

✅ Do’s

Gently clean the brows once dailywith a damp cotton pad or unscented water wipe.
Apply a very thin layer of your healing cream once a day using a clean cotton bud (use a new bud each time).
Allow your brows to breathe — less is more when it comes to cream.

❌ Don’ts

Do not pick, rub, or peel any flakes — this will remove pigment and risk infection.
Do not apply makeup to the brows for at least 7 days.
Do not over-apply ointment — this can suffocate the skin.
Do not submerge your brows in water for 1 week.
Avoid skincare treatments for 5 days and waxing, electrolysis, or laser near the brows for 2 weeks.
Avoid sun exposure, saunas, Jacuzzis, swimming, and tanningfor 4 weeks.
Avoid strong skincare (Retin-A, acids, peels) over or near the area.

💋 Lip Blush Aftercare

Today (Day 1):

Gently clean the lips with the saline provided several times throughout the day.
Apply a thin layer of ointment after each clean, ensuring hands are freshly washed.

Days 2–7:

Clean with saline morning and evening, blot dry, and apply a thin layer of ointment.
Reapply ointment frequently throughout the day to keep lips moisturised and prevent cracking.

For 5–7 days:

Avoid getting the lips wet (no swimming, saunas, or steam rooms).
Avoid makeup, skincare, or exfoliation on the area.
Avoid strenuous exercise or anything that causes excessive sweating.
No sunbeds, direct sun exposure, or salty/chlorinated water.

☀️ Long-Term Care

To keep your results looking fresh and beautiful:

Always apply SPF 30–50 daily — sun exposure fades pigment over time.
If you are planning laser, chemical peel, or MRI treatments, please inform your provider.
PMU pigments contain iron oxides and titanium dioxide, which can react under certain laser or medical procedures.
The National Blood Service does not allow blood donations for 4 months after PMU.

🩺 Infection Control

Your treatment is performed in a fully sterile environment — all equipment is single-use and disposed of after every client.
Infection risk arises only from improper aftercare.

If you notice yellow discharge, spreading redness, or increased pain, please contact your GP immediately for advice and antibiotics if necessary.

💫 Remember

PMU is a two-session process — your second session perfects and balances your results.
If you have any questions during healing, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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To get the best, long-lasting results, follow these PMU pre-care instructions:

🚫 Avoid alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours before your appointment (they increase bleeding).
💊 Stop taking fish oil, vitamin E, aspirin or ibuprofen 48 hours before your treatment unless prescribed by your GP.
❌ No sun exposure or sunbeds for at least 14 days before your appointment.
🧴 Discontinue retinol, glycolic acids, and active skincare on the area for at least 7 days.
💉 If you’ve had Botox or filler, wait 2 weeks before having PMU.
🩸 For lip blush clients, if you suffer from cold sores, take antiviral medication (like acyclovir) 3–5 days before and after your treatment (speak to your GP).
💄 No tinting, waxing, threading, or brow lamination 5 days before your appointment.
🛑 Do not work out on the day of your appointment—heat and sweat can affect results.
✔️ Come with clean skin and no makeup on the area to be treated.

Immediately after your PMU session, the area may appear darker, warmer, and more defined for the first few days. This is normal and part of the healing process.

You may experience:

Mild redness or swelling (especially for lips or eyeliner)
A tight or dry feeling in the treated area
Flaking or light scabbing within 3–7 days
Colour will fade by 30–50% during healing, then settle into a more natural finish

Follow these aftercare steps for the first 7–14 days:

✅ Keep the area clean and dry – no water or steam on the treated area for 7–10 days
✅ Gently blot with a clean tissue if the area weeps
✅ Apply a thin layer of healing balm (if advised) with clean fingers or a cotton swab
✅ Avoid touching, scratching, or picking
✅ Let any flakes or scabs shed naturally
✅ Use a gentle SPF once healed to protect against fading

PMU - Aftercare

💎 What to Expect

🌿 Brow Aftercare

✅ Do’s

❌ Don’ts

💋 Lip Blush Aftercare

☀️ Long-Term Care

🩺 Infection Control

💫 Remember

How should I prepare for my permanent makeup appointment?

What should I avoid before PMU?

To reduce complications and ensure even pigment retention:

What’s the healing process like?

Immediately after your PMU session, the area may appear darker, warmer, and more defined for the first few days. This is normal and part of the healing process.

How do I care for my PMU after the appointment?

What to avoid during healing:

When will I need a top-up?