Aftercare

The essentials, for everyone

• Do not pick or remove scabs — let them shed naturally, or you risk patchy colour and infection
• No blood thinners; if you need a painkiller, take paracetamol
• No saunas, hot tubs, sunbeds, steam rooms, or long hot showers and baths
• No hot, sweaty workouts for the first 4 days
• No swimming in pools, lakes or the ocean for the first week
• Apply the ointment provided with clean hands — lips moisturised, brows kept dry
• Sleep on a clean pillowcase
• No makeup on the area until fully healed (when the skin has peeled and feels smooth)
• Avoid direct sunlight — wear a hat until healed

For eyebrows

• Keep brows dry until fully scabbed (at least 7 days); pat dry with a clean tissue if they get wet, no rubbing
• Apply a small amount of ointment twice a day — the scab should stay dry, not damp
• No hair removal in the area until fully healed
• On day 2 brows look bold and dark, and may shrink in size — this is normal

For lips

• Swelling is normal and usually settles within 24–48 hours (sometimes far quicker)
• Lip neutralisation swells a little more and may need more than one top-up; lips can look darker while healing
• Avoid licking or wetting lips — pat dry after brushing teeth and drink through a straw
• Take care eating, especially spicy and citrus foods
• Apply ointment several times a day with clean hands to keep lips comfortable (not wet)
• Don’t pick flaking skin — it causes uneven colour and loss of pigment
• Once dry skin peels away naturally, colour looks light, then resurfaces about a week later

Lymph fluid

Alongside swelling, you may notice clear lymph fluid forming droplets that crystallise once dry. Gently blot it away with clean hands and a clean, dry tissue — never rub or pick. Plan your treatment before any special events, allowing time to heal.