✨ Your hard-earned ideal eyebrows

Keep them looking their best for 1–2 years with proper aftercare!

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After getting eyebrow permanent makeup,

many people feel anxious and wonder, “Is it okay to touch them?” or “When can I start wearing makeup?”

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In fact,

the results and how long they last can change significantly depending on your care during the first week.

In this article, we will clearly explain everything from the proper aftercare methods following permanent makeup

to things you should absolutely avoid and how to spend your downtime.

To keep your ideal beautiful brows looking great for as long as possible,

be sure to read all the way to the end🐰💕

✨Why Aftercare Is Important After Eyebrow Permanent Makeup

Eyebrow permanent makeup is a procedure that deposits pigment into the superficial layer of the skin.

Immediately after the procedure, the skin is in a lightly wounded and extremely delicate state.

If you do not care for it properly during this period——

• The pigment may not set properly
• Uneven coloring may occur
• The risk of infection may increase

These issues may occur😱

On the other hand, with proper aftercare, you can maintain beautiful color for 1–2 years✨

Especially when you have the procedure done in Korea, your self-care after returning home can affect the final result.

To make sure your precious treatment does not go to waste, let’s start taking careful care of it today!

📅 How Long Is the Downtime? A Guide to Recovery

Although it varies from person to person, the downtime for permanent makeup is about one week.

During this period, the pigment has not yet stabilized, and the skin is still sensitive.

Below is a general guide to the healing process👇

【Immediately After the Procedure to the Following Day】

• Redness and stinging
• The color may appear darker
• Mild swelling may occur

【Days 2–3】

• The period when the color may appear even darker
• Scabs begin to form
• Itching may occur

【Days 5–7】

• Scabs begin to peel off naturally
• The color may temporarily appear lighter (a normal part of the healing process)
• The skin begins to calm down

【After 1 week】

• The color naturally settles
• You may resume eyebrow makeup

【After 2–4 weeks】

• The pigment is fully settled
• The final result becomes visible

Don’t rush—continue caring for your skin according to its condition♪

🚫 Absolutely NOT Allowed! Things to Avoid After Permanent Makeup

The following actions may significantly affect the final result👇

❌ Touching or wetting the treated area (for 1 week)

Even touching the area may delay healing or cause the pigment to run.

Keeping the area clean is also essential, so be careful of bacteria⚠️

❌ Using cleansing oil (for 1 week)

Cleansing oils are not allowed because they can easily remove the pigment.

If absolutely necessary, use a milk or gel-type cleanser.

❌ Makeup on the treated area (1 week)

Eyebrow makeup is strictly prohibited!!

Eye makeup other than on the eyebrows and lip makeup are OK😊

❌ Saunas, hot springs, and swimming pools (2 weeks)

High temperatures and humidity greatly increase the risk of bacterial growth.

Sweat may also cause the pigment to run.

❌ Strenuous exercise (2 weeks)

Sweat × friction → Causes the pigment to fade.

Light walking is fine🚶‍♀️

❌ Picking off scabs (absolutely prohibited)

The pigment may come off along with the scabs, causing unevenness.

Wait for them to fall off naturally.

❌ Sun exposure (at least 2 weeks)

UV rays are the greatest enemy of color fading.

When going outside, protect yourself with sunscreen + a hat☀️

✨ Proper Aftercare｜3 Tips to Protect Your Beautiful Brows

① Moisturizing is essential! Protect your brows regularly with petroleum jelly

• Apply a thin layer with a cotton swab or clean cotton pad
• Do not rub—“gently press” instead
• As a guideline, apply 3 times a day: morning, afternoon, and evening

Dryness can cause itching and delayed healing, so be sure to moisturize regularly.

② Facial cleansing tips

Do not get your face wet on the day of the procedure.

When washing your face from the following day👇

• Apply petroleum jelly to your eyebrows to create a “waterproof shield”
• Gently wash with foam
• Pat dry with a towel
• Allow the eyebrow area to air-dry naturally

③ Cooling care for swelling and redness

• Wrap an ice pack in a towel
• Gently apply it for 10–15 minutes
• 2–3 times a day

Do not apply it directly to the skin (there is a risk of frostbite)❄️

⚠️ Contact your clinic immediately if you experience any of the following!

If you experience any of the symptoms below, do not self-diagnose—contact your clinic promptly.

• Severe pain that persists
• Worsening swelling
• Abnormal itching
• Pus or suppuration
• Fever
• Abnormal redness or heat

Especially for those who received treatment in Korea, many clinics offer consultations via LINE or email,

so it is reassuring to make sure you have their contact information before returning home📱

💡 Tips for keeping your brows beautiful longer｜The first month after treatment is crucial

✔ Lifestyle habits for better color retention

• Be thorough with UV protection
• Cleanse gently
• Avoid the eyebrows when using peels or scrubs
• Also avoid retinol-based products on the eyebrows

✔ Regular maintenance is also important

Permanent makeup gradually fades over 1–2 years.

If you want to maintain a beautiful color, retouching one year later is a good guideline✨

Even if you receive the treatment in Korea, securing a place for maintenance in Japan will give you peace of mind.

🌟 Summary｜The Results Are Determined by One Week of Care!

Care after eyebrow permanent makeup may seem difficult at first glance,

but the first week is the only especially important period.

Simply spending this period properly

can help you maintain your ideal eyebrows for 1–2 years💪✨

The comfort of being freed from doing your eyebrows every morning is truly exceptional!

With proper aftercare, enjoy beautiful eyebrows and confidence-filled days.

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