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BEFORE CARE

Proper preparation sets your skin up to retain pigment more effectively, minimizes the risk of complications, and supports a smoother healing process. Please review and follow these guidelines carefully in the weeks leading up to your appointment.

Permanent Makeup CANNOT be performed on clients:

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  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

  • Anyone younger than 18 years old

  • Botox or Dermal Fillers in brow area - must wait at-least 2 - 3 weeks before or after.

  • Clients that have a tendency to Keloid

  • Diabetic (Client must bring a signed consent form from Doctor)

  • Autoimmune Disorder (Client must bring a signed consent form from Doctor)

  • Chemotherapy in the past year

  • Contagious Disease or Viral Infection

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Travel, Swimming & Sun
If you are planning to travel, swim, or spend time in direct sunlight within 10 days after your procedure, consider rescheduling. Brows must be protected during the healing process.

Skin Condition at Your Appointment
If you arrive with inflamed, sunburned, damaged, or compromised skin, your artist may need to reschedule your appointment for safety and optimal results.

Medical Considerations
PMU is not advised during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or while undergoing medical treatments that affect the skin or immune system (such as Accutane or chemotherapy).

6 weeks before

Prescription Retinoids
Discontinue prescription-strength retinoids around the brow area, including:
• Tretinoin (Retin-A)
• Tazarotene
• Prescription adapalene
• Other prescription resurfacing creams

These medications significantly increase skin cell turnover and sensitivity, which can affect pigment implantation.

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Resurfacing Treatments
Avoid aggressive resurfacing treatments such as:
• Deep chemical peels
• Laser resurfacing treatments
• Strong resurfacing procedures

The brow area should be fully healed and free of irritation before your appointment.

 

Accutane
If you have recently used Accutane (Isotretinoin), please consult your physician before scheduling Brow PMU.

4 weeks before

OTC Retinoids & Resurfacing Products

Discontinue over-the-counter retinoids and resurfacing products around the brow area, including:

• Retinol

• Retinal / retinaldehyde

• Adapalene (OTC)

• Glycolic acid

• Salicylic acid (AHAs / BHAs)

• Exfoliating or resurfacing creams

 

These products can increase skin sensitivity and affect pigment retention.

 

Lash & Brow Growth Serums:

Pause lash or brow growth serums such as:

• Latisse

• GrandeLash

• RevitaLash

• Brow growth enhancers

 

These products may cause vascular changes that increase bleeding or pigment diffusion during the procedure.

 

Oral AntibioticsIf you have taken oral antibiotics (such as doxycycline), please wait 3–4 weeks after your final dose before your appointment. This allows your skin and immune system to fully normalize, ensuring the best possible pigment retention and healing.

3 weeks before

Injectables

Allow at least 3 weeks between any injectable treatments and your Brow PMU appointment, including:

 

• Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin (neurotoxins)

• Dermal fillers in the brows, temples, or upper face

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Neurotoxins temporarily alter muscle activity in the brow area. Fillers can shift tissue volume. Both need time to fully settle before accurate brow mapping is possible.

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Skin Treatments
Avoid the following near the brow area:
• Microneedling or RF microneedling
• Laser treatments or IPL
• Medium-to-deep chemical peels

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These need to be fully healed before your appointment for both safety and optimal results.

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2 weeks before

Brow & Skin Treatments

Avoid treatments that may irritate or inflame the brow area, including:
• Facials
• Dermaplaning
• Waxing or threading
• Brow tinting or lamination
• Exfoliating treatments or active skincare

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Sun Exposure
Avoid sunburn or excessive tanning. Do not arrive with damaged, peeling, or freshly tanned skin on the face or brow area.
 

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Skin Conditions
Please inform your artist if you are prone to keloids, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), or sensitive skin conditions such as eczema or rosacea.

48 - 72 hours before

Blood Thinners & Alcohol

Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning agents, including:

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

• Naproxen

• Fish oil

• Vitamin E

• Niacin

• Turmeric

• Ginger

• Ginkgo biloba

 

These substances may increase bleeding during the procedure. Only discontinue prescribed medications under your doctor’s supervision.

24 hours before

Caffeine

Please avoid caffeine, including:

• Coffee

• Matcha or tea

• Energy drinks

• Pre-workout supplements

 

Caffeine increases circulation and sensitivity, which will lead to increased bleeding during the procedure.

Hydration & Skin Prep

Stay well-hydrated and avoid applying makeup, SPF, or skincare products to the brow area the night before and morning of your appointment.

the day of your appointment

Caffeine

Avoid caffeine of any kind, including coffee, tea, matcha, and energy drinks.

 

Skin & Makeup

Arrive with clean skin and no makeup on or near the brows. Avoid moisturizers, sunscreen, or oils on the forehead and brow area.

 

Activity

Avoid intense workouts, sweating, or facial treatments the day of your appointment.

 

Medications

Do not take sedatives, stimulants, or pain relievers unless medically prescribed.

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