Saline PMU Removal Aftercare Instructions

Your skin needs time to properly heal after a saline removal session. Following these steps will protect your skin, prevent scarring, and help achieve the best lightening results.

First 7–10 Days

• Keep the area clean and dry. Healing works best when the skin can breathe.
• Blot gently with saline solution 3–4 times per day using a clean cotton pad or gauze. This helps prevent buildup and keeps the area fresh.
• Do not apply ointments, creams, or ice. The skin must stay dry to form a natural scab.
• Do not cover the area. Allow it to be exposed to air for proper healing.

What NOT to Do

• Do not pick or scratch scabs. They must fall off naturally for pigment to lift. Picking can cause scarring or poor results.
• Do not soak the area. Showers are fine, but avoid direct spray. No baths, swimming, saunas, hot yoga, or steam rooms until fully healed.
• No exercise for 10 days. Sweat and heat can interfere with the lifting process.
• No makeup or skincare products on the treated area until it has healed.
• No direct sun or tanning. After 30 days, always apply sunscreen to protect the skin.

After Scabbing is Complete

• Once all scabs have naturally fallen off, you may apply Vitamin E oil 1–2 times dailyfor several weeks to help the skin recover.
• Do not use exfoliants, acids, or retinol on the area until it is fully healed.
• Wait 6–8 weeks before scheduling your next removal session. Healing time is essential for safe, effective results.

What to Expect

• Redness, tenderness, and swelling are normal immediately after your session.
• A scab will form within a few days and should remain intact until it naturally falls off.
• The area may look patchy or uneven during healing — this is normal.
• True results are visible after 4–8 weeks. Multiple sessions are usually required for complete removal or lightening.

Watch for Infection

Contact your doctor if you notice:

• Severe swelling after 48 hours
• Yellow or green discharge
• Intense pain or heat at the site
• Fever, chills, or red streaks