How to Prepare for a Permanent Makeup Appointment?

It’s important to avoid certain things in preparation for your permanent makeup session. The specialist will ask you to avoid tanning, including spray tans, for several weeks before your appointment. In addition, you should avoid waxing, shaving, or exfoliating the treatment area for several days before your session. If you take anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin or other medications, you may be asked to avoid them, as they can cause increased bleeding during your treatment.

Before permanent makeup application to the brows, it’s important not to tweeze, dye, or wax your eyebrows for two days before your appointment. In addition, electrolysis should not be done for at least a week prior to the session. If you’re getting permanent eyeliner, you should not wear contacts to your appointment and continue to avoid them for the next 24 hours.

If you’re booked in for permanent lip makeup, you may be asked to take antiviral medication in preparation for your appointment. It’s important to inform the specialist about any lip procedures you’ve had in the past, such as dermal fillers or Botox.

You should wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun as much as possible before your permanent makeup appointment. It’s also essential to stay well-hydrated. As smoking can interfere with the healing process, you should stop smoking six weeks before your treatment.

During your consultation session, the permanent makeup artist will explain the preparation and aftercare procedures in detail. Your specific instructions will depend on your skin type and the treatment provided.
 
On the day of your appointment, you should not wash the treated area. If there is oozing, you should gently blot the area with a clean tissue. On the day after your appointment, you should gently wash the treated area with water and an unscented soap, such as Cetaphil, every hour. After washing the area, you should apply a thin layer of the healing balm provided by the specialist. 

You should continue washing and moisturizing the treated area on the second day after your visit; however, you only need to repeat the steps two to three times on this day. During days three to ten of the healing process, you don’t need to continue washing. Instead, you should keep the treated area as dry as possible and apply healing balm periodically. If you have any questions about the aftercare process, reach out to your permanent makeup artist for guidance. 

Typically, it takes two appointments with a permanent makeup specialist to achieve gorgeous and lasting results. During the initial session, the permanent makeup specialist will discuss your desired outcome, assess your skin tone and facial features, and choose the pigment colors. The specialist will then carefully apply the pigment to the top layers of the skin.

After four to eight weeks of healing, you will return for a touch-up session. This session allows the specialist to evaluate how the skin has responded to the initial treatment and make any necessary enhancements or corrections. Touch-ups are important for ensuring that the pigment is evenly distributed and that the color remains vibrant and consistent.

Several factors can contribute to the expedited fading of permanent makeup. While permanent makeup can last for two to three years without a touch-up, factors like sun exposure, your skin type, and how often you exfoliate all affect how long you can enjoy the results. Sun exposure is one of the main factors in the premature fading of permanent makeup. You should limit the time you spend in the sun and wear broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect your skin.

Furthermore, people with oily skin types tend to experience faster fading compared to those with dry skin types. The excess oil produced by oily skin can cause the pigments to break down more quickly, leading to premature fading. In addition, regular exfoliation can accelerate the fading of permanent makeup.

It’s crucial to follow the instructions of the permanent makeup artist to enjoy the benefits for as long as possible. For more information, contact us today or you can book an appointment online at your earliest convenience. We are located at 18820 E. Bagley Rd.#1 Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. We serve clients from Cleveland OH, Middleburg Heights OH, Strongsville OH, Parma OH, Lakewood OH, Brooklyn OH, Akron OH, North Royalton OH, North Olmsted OH, Sandusky OH, Mansfield OH, and Maple Heights OH.