Eyebrows Aftercare and Healing

Aftercare

Day 1 (day of appointment)

  • Gently wipe brows every 2 hours using a damp cotton pad (distilled, bottled or boiled and cooled water). This is to remove lymph fluid.
  • Evening shower – wash face normally (brows can get wet, but avoid submerging), be gentle over your brow area. Do not rub or scrub. After shower, wipe brows with damp cotton pad to ensure no residue from products used in shower.

Day 2 – 6

  • Morning – Thoroughly wipe brows with damp cotton pad to ensure gentle removal of any lymph that has emerged during the night. Using an earbud (do not use fingers), apply a TINY amount of the supplied cream. Cream should be barely visible once applied.
  • Evening shower – wash face normally (per day 1). After shower, wipe brows with damp cotton pad to ensure no residue from products used in shower.

General

  • Do NOT rub or pick.
  • No other products on the treated area for 1 week (apply moisturiser/makeup around brows).
  • No steam rooms/saunas/swimming/heavy exercise for 1 week after the procedure.
  • Avoid direct sun exposure for 1 month after the procedure.

Healing Stages

  • Eyebrows will initially appear too dark and too bold due to natural crusting for the first 10 to 12 days. This is very common for all permanent cosmetic procedures.
  • Usually after about a week or so, the top layer starts to scab and “shed” off in sections. Treated area may look TOO LIGHT and uneven in colour now and this is normal. Do not pick off. Let it heal on its own. Picking will lead to fading.
  • Itching is normal as new cells are growing rapidly. Pat the area lightly.
  • You have 7 layers of skin, and it takes 4 to 6 weeks for all the colour to surface through the layers and mature. Do not assess your colour too soon.

It is very important to book your follow-up appointment for 6-8 weeks after the initial procedure, in order to refine the eyebrows and address any inconsistencies. You can expect a significant amount of fading after your first session and this is completely normal.

    Healing Factors

    A tattoo is essentially a skin deep flesh wound, and it will heal in a similar way. There are several physiological factors that influence the healing process. They include:

    •  Age –  Generally, as with any type of skin trauma, older looser skin tends to take a bit longer than younger skin to heal and regenerate.
    • Skin type – the general condition of your skin plays an important role in healing. skin dryness / oiliness,  general sensitivity, vascularity, previous damage (sun, wound scarring).
    • Circulation – Good circulation facilitates healthy fresh blood flow through the wounded area, and cuts down considerably on healing time.
    • Estrogen levels – Estrogen affects wound healing by regulating a variety of genes associated with regeneration.
    • How easily or severely you swell / bruise –  Although permanent eyebrows are least affected by swelling and bruising, some individuals are extremely prone which can extend the amount of time it takes to heal.
    • Diet – Studies suggest that good nutrition and “power” foods (that contain proteins as well as vitamins A, C, and Zinc) promote healing.
    • Stress – Stress results in the deregulation of the immune system, which is proven to cause a substantial delay in wound healing.
    • Diabetes – Diabetic individuals show a documented impairment in the healing of acute wounds.
    • Smoking –  Smoking causes a delay in wound healing and even complications.
    • Excessive physical activity – Excessive exercise or activity could cause an increased risk of abrasion,  and the sensitive areas to stretch making scabbing difficult.
    • Exposure to sunlight – Excessive sun exposure can cause reddening, blistering, and inflammation potentially causing infection and scarring to the already sensitive area.
    • Medications – Some medications may interfere with response to inflammation, platelet function, and an ability to form clots, significantly affecting healing.