Powder brow
BEFORE CARE
Permanent makeup procedures normally require multiple treatment sessions. For best results, clients will be required to return for at least one re-touch appointment. This will take place 6-8 weeks after the initial procedure. Those with oily skin may require an additional touch up. Please be aware that color intensity will be significantly darker and sharper immediately and a few days after the initial procedure, but the color will reduce by 20-30%. All results vary.
Although numbing cream is used during the procedure, sensitivity or discomfort may still be felt. Skin may be red and/or swollen after the procedure
Please wear your normal makeup on the day of your procedure
Please do not drink alcohol 24 hours prior to the treatment
Where possible, try to avoid the following herbs and spices prior to your appointment: Black pepper, Cardamom, any member of the Zingiberaceae (Ginger) family, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Garlic, Horseradish, Mustard
A patch test will be performed, unless waived by the client
Please do not shape or wax your brows before the procedure. Your artist will shape brows during the procedure
No electrolysis for at least 5 days before the procedure
Botox, AHA products, and retinoids should be avoided for 2 weeks prior to the procedure
Exfoliating treatments such as microdermabrasion should not be performed within 2 weeks prior to the procedure
Chemical and laser peels should be avoided no less than 6 weeks prior to the procedure
Patients prone to cold sores/fever blisters should take an anti-viral prior to treatment
Hormone therapies can affect pigmentation and/or cause sensitivity
Discontinue the use of any brow-growth serums like Latisse, as it can cause sensitivity / affect pigment
Topical Anesthetic Advice
Allergic reaction can occur from any anesthetics used during the procedure. If you do suffer from an allergic reaction, you should contact your doctor immediately. Allergic reaction response may show through redness, swelling, rash, blistering, dryness or any other symptoms associated with an allergic reaction.
Numbness – We cannot accept responsibility if the area to be treated does not respond to the numbing cream. Each individual is different according to skin type. Some clients report the area to be completely numb, while others may experience some discomfort.
Procedure – For the procedure, a numbing cream/gel is used. The products are formulated to be perfectly safe and can be purchased over the counter from any pharmacy/chemist. The anesthetic is placed over the treatment area after initial outline. As a result of the treatment, combined with the use of the anesthetic, you can expect to experience some redness/swelling that can last 1-4 days. You should always follow your post-procedure advice and aftercare for the best results.
Contraindications for Permanent Makeup
Liver disease – high risk of infection
Pregnancy/Nursing
Compromised skin near brow area
Chemotherapy/Radiation
Skin conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis, etc near the procedure area
The following medical conditions require a note from your doctor giving consent
Diabetes Type 1 and 2, high blood pressure, auto-immune disease, thyroid / Graves’ disease or any other medical condition that causes slow healing or a high risk of infection
Powder brow aFTERCARE
Please follow these instructions for 10-14 days after the procedure to improve and prolong the results of Powder Brows. If you don’t follow these instructions, it can greatly affect your results!
A liquid barrier has been applied that will stay on and protect your brows. Avoid getting anything on the brows, including water, except for cleansing as directed. You may blot for the first few hours with sterile gauze to remove any excess fluids, if necessary.
Cleansing: When washing, it should be very gentle and with hardly any water and with a tapping motion, no rubbing. Do not attempt to remove the barrier film if it was applied. Allow it to come off naturally it is own time. Please avoid saturating brows with water. After the initial 3 days of washing, you may very sparingly apply balm to hydrate your brow area for dryness relief. Do not pick or rub the brows. The flakes must fall off on their own or you will risk removing the color and possibly scarring.
Do not soak the treated area in the bath, pool or hot tub. For 30 days, refrain from swimming in salt water or chlorinated pools, saunas, hot yoga, steam rooms or sun beds.
No exercise for 14 days. After 14 days – when exercising, wear a sweatband to avoid sweat on brow area.
Do not expose treated area to direct sunlight. After healed (30 days), use a sunscreen to avoid fading from the sun.
No makeup should be applied directly on the brows during the healing process.
Do not touch, rub, pick or scratch your brows following treatment or during healing process.
You may find that your eyebrows will scab or become slightly dry following the treatment. If they itch, DO NOT SCRATCH them. You may tap them to alleviate the itch.
If your eyebrows get wet during the healing process, pat them dry with a towel, DO NOT RUB.
Avoid using daily skincare products directly on the eyebrows.
If you are planning a chemical peel, or any other medical procedure, please inform artist of the procedure you have had. Procedure should only be done once the healing process is complete.
If you are due to give blood after the procedure, please inform your nurse about the treatment you have had as this might alter the results.
APPROXIMATE HEALING SCHEDULE BY DAY:
Remember that the healing is a process. PLEAST BE PATIENT. Your brows will change and appear different day by day as it goes through this process. THIS IS NORMAL.
• Day 1-2: Brows are crisp and are 20%-40% darker & bolder than your healed results. There may be minimal redness & swelling.
• Day 3-5: Your brows will begin to itch & the pigment will appear raised. Brows will appear dark due to oxidation & scabbing. The top layers of your skin will begin to shed.
DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH! Let them shed naturally.
• Day 6-8: The skin is rapidly exfoliating & will shed if left alone. DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH! The pigment under the exfoliating skin will appear light until the epidermis takes on its more transparent characteristics.
• Day 10: Most of all the scabbing has fallen off naturally. Brows will appear light & will warm up as the skin continues to heal.
The application of permanent cosmetics can be a 2 to 3 step process. Do not judge your procedure while in the healing stage. It may require a touch up or multiple touch-ups as everyone heals differently. The procedure area must heal completely before we can address any concerns. Healing takes about 4 weeks.