PMU Preparation & Aftercare

• Avoid chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser treatments, facials, & injectables for 4 weeks before your procedure.

• Avoid exercising on the day of your procedure and plan to skip heavy exercise or sweating for a few days afterward.

• Avoid Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Advil, vitamin E, fish oil, or other blood-thinning supplements 48–72 hours before your procedure unless medically necessary.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your procedure.

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning at least one week prior.

• If you are currently using long-term retinoids, have previous brow PMU, or are taking antibiotics, steroids, or blood thinners — you may require medical clearance before your procedure.
• If you are under 18, pregnant, nursing, have active skin conditions, bleeding or healing issues, or are on Accutane — you are not a candidate.
  
   

• Discontinue Retin-A or retinols at least 4 weeks before your appointment.

• Discontinue Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products near the eyebrow area 2 weeks before.

• Avoid Botox and fillers in the forehead, temple, and eye area for 2 weeks before your appointment.

• Discontinue growth serums 4 weeks before your appointment.

• Do not dye or tint your brows for 2 weeks before your appointment, and avoid waxing or plucking so we can see your natural hair pattern.

• Discontinue lash serums a minimum of 4-8 weeks prior to your appointment. 

• Remove any lash extensions 48+ hours before your appointment. 

• Do not wear contact lenses to your appointment or for 1-2 days after. 

• Avoid lip injections or treatments for 4 weeks before your appointment. 

• Exfoliate & moisturize well during the weeks leading up to your appointment. 

• If you have ever had a cold sore (even one single blister years ago), please discuss antiviral medication options with your physician. Antivirals must be started several days before your procedure and continued into the healing phase to be effective.

• If you have frequent outbreaks, consider discussing the addition of L-lysine supplements with your physician as early as one month before your appointment to support your antiviral plan.

• HSV-1 can remain dormant in anyone (it’s present in most of the population, even if you’ve never had a cold sore). Without pre-medicating, this procedure may trigger an outbreak that can affect your results.