Frequently Asked Questions

• Please let me know if you have any conditions below:

• Epilepsy

• Diabetes

• Chemotherapy

• If you are currently ill (cold, flu, etc.)

• Pregnant or Breast Feeding

• Autoimmune Diseases

• Major Heart Problems

• Viral Infections/Disease

• Botox within 30 days of procedure

• Accutane in the past year

• Psoriasis, Rash or Sunburn on or around treated area

• An Allergy to Lidocaine, Tetracaine or Epinephrine

• Permanent Cosmetics are two-step procedures! 

• Final results cannot be determined until your required Touch-Up visit is completed and healed. 

• Pigment will look very dark right after the procedure. Do not worry, color will soften and lighten by 40% to 50% within 5 to 7 days. 

• Be patient! 

• You may experience redness, tenderness or minor swelling in the brow area following the procedure. 

• You may apply a cool compress or ice for 10 minutes if necessary. 

• You may experience an itchy feeling during healing – this is not an allergic reaction to the pigment.

• Itchiness is a natural part of your skin’s wound healing mechanisms. 

• Remember not to scratch, itch, pick, pull or rub at this time. 

• Any flaky skin will shed on its own. This is normal! 

• Some types of skin may see color or hair strokes “disappear” for 7 to 14 days during healing. 

• This is normal as your skin is healing and producing collagen and new skin cells which is overlaying the pigment color. Color will “bloom” and reappear during the healing process. Yes, this is completely normal! 

• You may notice some voids in color, uneven shape, patchy areas, or areas where the pigment has dropped out prior to your touch-up visit. This is normal and will be corrected at your next visit. This is why it’s a two-step procedure! You may fill in any of these spots with a soft pencil or powder by day 10 until your next visit.

• The healing process will go through several stages over the next 4-6 weeks, and you will feel like:  

                       Day 1: Wow, I have eyebrows! 

                       Days 2-4: Yikes!  My brows look darker and thicker 

                       I’m not so sure about this. 

                       I hope I made the right decision. 

                      Days 5-10: Oh no, things are flaking off! I remember she told me not to pick at it.           

                      Days 8-14: Wait, what’s happening?! It’s so light, has all of it disappeared? 

                      Did I do something wrong? I promise I have followed directions! 

                      Should I call or email him?                        

                      No, I remember he told me this was normal. I’ll be patient.

                      Days 14 to touch-up: Whew, that’s a relief! 

                      A lot of my color has come back and they look better but they’re still patchy and uneven. 

                      I feel like I need my touch-up sooner than the six weeks! 

• But I remember he told me I’m not done healing underneath so I need to wait the full six weeks. In the meantime I can fill in with pencil or powder. 

• Touch-up day 6-8 weeks later: My color was boosted and we made adjustments to my shape. They look great! I love them! 

• I know they’ll be dark again for a few days, and that I have to follow my after-care instructions again until I’m done healing.

• Long term care of your Permanent Cosmetics o Sun (UV exposure, including tanning beds) is the #1 enemy of Permanent Cosmetics and will cause premature fading. 

• After the initial healing period, apply sun block regularly and wear a hat during long periods of exposure to help protect it. 

• Tanning beds will quickly and dramatically fade your Permanent Cosmetics!

• Skin care products that contain acids, AHAs, Vitamin A, Retinol or similar anti-aging, lightening and chemical peeling products should not be used directly on the procedure area (Example: Glycolic, Alpha Hydroxy and Lactic Acids, Hydroquinone, Retinols, Retin-A or Renova). 

• Check your product labeling and tell your Dermatologist, Esthetician or skin care professional to avoid the area before treatments. It may prematurely fade your pigment color.

• Laser procedures for skin resurfacing, tightening, or hair reduction or removal has the potential to negatively alter or fade your Permanent Cosmetics color.
• Inform your Laser technician about your Permanent Cosmetics so they can avoid the area. 

• If you are having an MRI scan, inform your MRI technician of the placement of your Permanent Cosmetics. o Permanent Cosmetics are “low maintenance”, but not “no maintenance”. 

• You will need to schedule a touch-up appointment to refresh your color anywhere between 6 and 24 months after your procedure. We can’t predict when you will need a touch-up appointment – factors such as color choice, your lifestyle, your skin’s unique biology, sun exposure, medications and the natural aging process all determine that