Permanent make-up is associated with a breach of the skin integrity, therefore this procedure requires proper preparation. In this article, we will look at the basic recommendations that must be followed before permanent make-up.
for Your PMU Appointment?
First of all, it is important to identify the presence of contraindication. There are several cases where permanent make-up cannot be provided:
- diabetes;
- acute inflammation;
- impaired blood clotting;
- oncopathology;
- allergies to painkillers or pigments;
- skin diseases;
- serious diseases of the heart, blood vessels;
- the presence of keloid scars;
- AIDS, HIV, etc.
You cannot go to any cosmetic procedures in the area of the eyelids before permanent make-up. At least 3-4 days before the procedure, do not laminate or curl lashes.
What is necessary?
How to prepare for eyelids PMU
It is not necessary to adjust its shape or remove hairs yourself before permanent eyebrow make-up. The last self-correction should be done no later than a week before the procedure, it will make easier for the specialist to determine the natural shape of the eyebrows and their density.
Before permanent eyebrow make-up, you also cannot:
Preparation for permanent eyebrow makeup
- clean the face with peeling or exfoliate it;
- inject Botox/Dysport into the face;
- dye your eyebrows.
The procedure also cannot be provided during pregnancy, when taking antibiotics or during acute respiratory viral infections. It is worth delaying the procedure if the appointment day coincides with menstruation. Eliminate seafood, fatty, heavy, spicy foods from the menu, it will reduce the speed of blood flow. This leads to an uneven pigment coating. Do not drink coffee on the day of the procedure and do not drink any alcoholic beverages three days before the visit to the studio. 5-7 days before the procedure, you cannot take blood-thinning drugs, as well as antibiotics, corticosteroids, retinoids, anticoagulants, antidepressants.
Take an antihistamine on the day of the procedure if you are at risk of allergies.
The main point of preparation for permanent lip makeup is the prevention of herpes before the procedure. If herpes is in an acute stage and there are injuries on the lips, it is necessary to postpone the procedure until it is healed completely. In other cases, preventive measures are taken. It is necessary to take medication 3 days before the procedure and 3 days after it, as recommended by the specialist. These recommendations are also relevant for correction procedure.
If you do not prepare well, most likely a herpes will appear after the procedure. This is due to the fact that during the work the specialist disturbs the skin and inflammation may occur. In this case, special cream has to be applied to the affected area on the recommendation of a specialist.
To achieve the best result, follow this recommendation before lip PMU:
How to prepare for permanent lip makeup
- Remove eyelashes extention, if you have it, at least 2-3 days before the appointment
- Remove the contact lenses before the appointment, this will prevent various complications.
- Remove all decorative cosmetics from the eyes. The pigment have to be applied on a clean skin, there is no need for make-up before the procedure.
We kindly ask you to trust a specialist, it will help you to get rid of fear. In order for the result to meet your expectations, it is important to precisely define your preferences and coordinate the sketch at the development stage. Remember: the more properly the client expresses his desires, the more accurately the specialist will perform the work.
Do not be afraid of pain or difficult rehabilitation: anesthetics will effectively numb the PMU area, and detailed recommendations from a specialist will help to recover quick and comfortable.
- clean the lip skin with a soft peeling a week before the procedure;
- consistently use lip creams/oils/balms;
- protect lips from wind, sun and low temperatures with hygienic lipstick.