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How long not to shower after Powderbrows?

Showering is allowed but the eyebrows should not get wet.

  • No water contact for the first 7 days
  • No shower directly on your face and eyebrows
  • Your pigmentation should remain dry for 7 days
  • No swimming, sunbathing or going to the sauna for 2 weeks
semi-permanent eyebrows
  • The first few hours after treatment, some wound fluid will form. You may dab this off after half an hour and with a damp cotton ball. This is important to minimize scab formation.

    If during showering the eyebrows do get damp, gently pat them off with a towel. Do not rub!

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Book now a consultation at our clinic to discuss if and with what procedure you can be helped. The cost of your first consultation will be detroughed from the total cost of your procedure if you book it with us.

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Book a consultation now with Nurse Karen or one of our doctors to discuss whether and with what procedure you can be helped. Afterwards, you decide for yourself if you want to have the procedure performed. The cost of your first consultation will be detroughed from the total cost of your surgery, if you have it performed with us.

Why not shower after PMU?

Just-applied makeup is similar to an abrasion and therefore should not get wet for the first 4 days after application to heal optimally.

What are you still not allowed to do after permanent makeup?

  • No sauna
  • Not swimming
  • No sun or tanning bed for 14 days
  • Do not use makeup on the treatment site
  • Touch the treated skin as little as possible

How long should permanent makeup stay dry?

  • Avoid water after treatment, the area should be kept as dry as possible. After the treatment, nothing should be smeared on the treated skin for 7 days: no creams, no makeup, no lotion, ...

Why not go out in the sun after PMU?

  • UV radiation from the sun accelerates cell division in your skin, causing pigment to break down sooner. And as a result, your permanent makeup fades.

Why a touch-up?

  • A touch up is not always necessary but we do offer this service if needed. Some people prefer a natural look while others desire more of a makeup look.
  • During the first treatment we place the eyebrows quite naturally so you can decide if you want them to be more intense. The color is gently built up this way. You can always make it darker, but not lighter.

When is the best time to do my touch-up?

  • It is important that the skin is fully healed before doing a touch-up. It may appear that your brows are already fully healed, but this does not mean that the deeper layers of skin are already healed.
  • This is why we always ask for a deadline of at least 4 weeks after your first treatment. Only then will the deeper skin layers have also healed and you can work safely without the risk of scarring.

How long will my eyebrows stay darker after eyebrow pigmentation?

Expect your eyebrows to be about 20% darker for the first 3 to 4 days. After that, the color will gradually begin to soften, only to see results after about 2 weeks.

Is permanent makeup dangerous?

No, permanent makeup is not dangerous. We only work with experienced specialists, and you are in good hands with us!

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What is the aftercare process for Powderbrows?

  • The first week you should not wear makeup on the eyebrows
  • 2 days you must not exercise, this is not good for the encapsulation of the pigment
  • The eyebrows should be dabbed several times a day with a clammy cotton ball
  • 1 x daily apply Terramycin eye ointment (available without prescription from your pharmacist)
  • After about 10 days, you will see the final result
  • A touch-up is not mandatory and only if necessary (book early as it should take place between 4 -6 weeks after your treatment)

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