The healing process after a permanent cosmetics procedure varies from client to client based on many factors. This could include, but is not limited to: the artist's technique, pigments used, aftercare instructions, as well as just overall how someone's body and skin reacts to the procedure. Some of the most common things clients can expect after a permanent cosmetics procedure are:

Approximate Daily Healing Schedule for Permanent Cosmetics

Eyebrows: Day 1-2

Your brows are approximately 20-40% darker, bolder and more solid than your healed result. Under the pigment, the skin is red and pigment has been deposited into the layer of skin containing dead skin cells; combined giving the appearance of darker color. There may be minimal swelling but because typically the eyebrow area does not retain much fluid, swelling will be limited. The top layers of skin will begin to shed on about day 3-5, and you will see a loss of color. This is normal. Do not scratch/ pick!

Day 3 Your eyebrows may begin to itch and the pigment may appear somewhat raised. Do not scratch/pick!

Days 4-6 The skin is now rapidly exfoliating and will shed evenly if left alone. The color under the exfoliating skin will continue to appear light until the epidermis takes on its more transparent characteristics.

Days 30-40 Now is the time to critique your brows, the tattoo has now become part of the dermis, seen under the epidermis.

Eyeliner:

Day 1 You may experience slightly puffy to swollen eyes, heavy lids, light sensitivity and bloodshot pupils. Your eyes may feel more swollen than they appear. Use the green tea bags I give you, get them wet, put in the freezer for 5 minutes and squeeze all the juices out and place on your eyelids with your eyes closed for 20 minutes. Anti-oxidants will help take the swelling down. Please try to sleep in an elevated position to help reduce swelling at night. You may not want to use your best pillowcase the first two nights.

Day 2 Eyes will be swollen and perhaps 'crusty' upon waking. The swelling will disappear from being in an upright position and increasing circulation to the area. Avoid heavy lifting, physical exertion and crying.

Day 3 Eyes will be less swollen, but still tight. The lash area will feel sore if touched.

Day 4 Pigment within the epidermis will begin to flake off in little stitch looking lines, although some people do not notice the exfoliation at all. Do not scratch/pick!

Day 5 Blinking helps to eliminate the small pieces of pigment and epidermis which has detached. Do not scratch/ pick!

Day 7 All shedding should be complete. You're safe to put your face back in the shower spray.

Lips heal differently than brows or eyeliner, so I wanted to give you a few extra helpful tips.

Use the Ointment Treatment that I give you for the first 2 weeks or longer, your lips will exfoliate rapidly in the first 5 days.
Do not kiss anyone for 3 days – your lips will be tender and sore.
No direct shower on your lips, no sauna, hot tub, etc. for 7 days.
When eating the first 3 days try to keep food off your lips (especially the 1st day)
Your lips will be dry for at least a month while they are healing and then they will go back to your normal texture.
The Color will fade in the first 5 days and you will wonder if any color held.
A week later your lips will get darker and a week after that it will get darker still as it heals with your skin tone.
Lip procedures may take up to 3 appointments to get the pigment to fill in the lips properly. Procedures will be 30-45 days apart to allow the lips to heal properly.

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