Nano Brows After Care Instructions

Please follow these instructions carefully for 10–14 days after your procedure to improve and prolong your results.
For the first 3 days, gently splash your brows with distilled or filtered water every 2 hours, then pat dry with sterile gauze or a clean paper towel. Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor twice a day (morning and night), starting on day one, and continue this routine for a total of 10 days. Even though you are splashing with water during the first 3 days, you must not wet your brows in the shower or expose them to steam or direct water pressure. If you don’t follow these instructions, it can greatly affect your healing and results.

• DO NOT RUB, SCRATCH, OR PICK THE TREATED AREA; pigment may be removed along with crusting tissue. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate off. Picking can cause scarring.
• DO NOT SOAK the treated area in the bath, pool, or hot tub. For 15 days, refrain from swimming in saltwater or chlorinated pools, saunas, hot yoga, steam rooms, or sunbeds.
• NO EXERCISE for 14 days. After 14 days – when exercising, wear a sweatband to avoid sweat on the brow area.
• DO NOT touch the healing pigmented area with your fingers. Touching the treated area with your fingers, unclean cotton swabs, old products, or others, may result in infection. If you need to touch the area – use a clean cotton swab!
• DO NOT EXPOSE the treated area to direct sunlight. After healed (30 days), use sunscreen to avoid fading from the sun.
• You may find that your eyebrows will scab or become slightly dry following the treatment. If they itch, DO NOT SCRATCH them. You may pat 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
  the artist of the procedure you have had. The 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 microblading treatment you have had as this might alter the results. – If you are a blood donor, you may NOT give blood for 1 year following your permanent makeup application (according to the Red Cross).
• Sleep on your back for 10 days to avoid your eyebrows getting rubbed with the pillow. Sleep on a CLEAN satin pillowcase while the procedure area is healing.
• If you have any pets, DO NOT touch your pets and then touch your eyebrows, since it could cause an infection. (Do not let your pets on your sleeping area either, if they’ve been on your bed please change your sheets)
• Do not wear makeup on the treated area until it has healed. You might cause an infection or otherwise damage the permanent makeup. – No tinting of brows until the procedure area has completely healed.
• Please DO NOT do any gardening or outdoor activities while your eyebrows are healing.
• Apply the HEALING OINTMENT (AQUAPHOR) – For 10 Days (2 times a day) Very thin layer.

Do not use too much healing ointment; overuse of your healing product will not let the area heal properly; apply a very thin layer to prevent the treated area from drying. – Please check for any allergies you might have towards the ingredients of these ointments/creams, ask your pharmacist/doctor for a replacement that will suit your skin. Other ointments might affect the final result and may require extra touch-ups to reach the desired result.

SYMPTOMS OF INFECTION

It’s normal to have some pain and discomfort during the procedure, and you might feel a slight residual stinging afterward. It’s not normal to have severe pain in the affected area. You should pay careful attention to the microbladed area to see if it becomes puffy or raised. Any sign of a yellow-tinged discharge or excessive redness could be a sign of the beginning of an infection. Symptoms: Thick raised scab, crusty texture, redness around the skin, yellow discharge, pain, itching, swelling, tenderness of the area, purulent drainage from the procedure site the
skin may feel hot around the area, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the
heart, and elevated body temperature. Please contact your primary doctor if you have an infection or reaction.\

What to Expect After Your Procedure

• Immediately after: Your brows will appear darker and bolder than expected. This is normal with all permanent makeup procedures. As your skin heals, the strokes will soften and the color will lighten.
• During healing: Some areas may fade more than others. This is part of the natural healing process and will be corrected at your scheduled touch-up appointment. Most clients need 1–3 sessions to achieve their ideal result.
• Multiple procedures: If you have had your brows done several times before, scar tissue in the area may require additional sessions to achieve even results. Additional fees may apply.
• Touch-ups: Permanent makeup is always a two-step process. A touch-up visit should be scheduled 4–8 weeks after your initial procedure. Final results cannot be determined until your color refresher session is complete.
• Skincare & products:
  • If you resume Retin-A, Retinol, or other retinoids after 30 days, be aware that these products can cause your permanent makeup to fade more quickly.
  • Do not use any skin-lightening or peeling products containing AHA’s, Vitamin A, Retinol A, Glycolic Acid, or Lactic Acid on the treated area. These ingredients will prematurely fade your pigment.
  • Always check the ingredient list on any skincare products you use.

Long-Term Care (after healing)

• Always apply sunscreen on brows to prevent fading.
• Avoid exfoliating scrubs or lasers directly on brows.
• Touch-ups are typically needed every 12–18 months to maintain color.

Lifestyle & Products

• Avoid smoking and alcohol in the first 48 hours (they slow healing).
• No Botox, fillers, or facials for at least 4 weeks after the procedure.