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HELLO GORGEOUS MED SPA®

74 W. Washington Street

Oswego, IL 60543

630-636-6193

hellogorgeousskin@yahoo.com

Pre + Post Care Guide

MICROBLADING & BROW PMU

Hair-stroke brows, ombré powder, combo/hybrid, and nano strokes — follow these steps for your best heal.

Real client result

Powder Brows

Soft ombré shading — fuller shape, defined arch, natural finish.

Powder brows before and after permanent makeup at Hello Gorgeous Med Spa Oswego IL

Individual results vary. Healing timeline and touch-up visits affect final color and shape.

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BEFORE YOUR BROW APPOINTMENT

A little prep makes a big difference. Following these steps helps your skin take pigment evenly and heal beautifully.

In the days before

  • Avoid blood thinners 24–48 hours prior — no alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, or vitamin E (unless prescribed). They increase bleeding and can dilute pigment.
  • Skip caffeine the morning of your appointment — it can increase sensitivity and bleeding.
  • No tanning or sunburn for 1 week before. We cannot work on sunburned or freshly tanned skin.
  • Pause active skincare — stop retinol, Retin-A, AHAs, BHAs, and exfoliants in the brow area for 1 week prior.
  • No brow waxing, tinting, or threading for 3–5 days before — let your natural shape show so we can map accurately.
  • Botox & filler should be done at least 2 weeks before (or after) your brow appointment.
  • Facials, peels, or laser in the area should be at least 4 weeks prior.
  • Cold sore history? Ask your physician about an antiviral before brow PMU to help prevent an outbreak.

Day of your appointment

  • Eat a good meal beforehand to keep blood sugar steady and avoid lightheadedness.
  • Come with clean, makeup-free brows if possible — or arrive a few minutes early to remove makeup.
  • Feel free to bring an inspiration photo, but trust the mapping process — we tailor the shape to your face.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and plan to relax. The appointment takes time, and that's a good thing.

Please reschedule if:

  • You are pregnant or nursing
  • You have an active cold sore or skin infection in the brow area
  • You are sunburned
  • You have started Accutane

Your safety always comes first — we'll happily find you a new date.

YOUR HEALING TIMELINE

Days 1–2 · Bold

Brows look dark & bold. This is normal. Gently blot any lymph fluid with a clean tissue every couple of hours for the first day. Apply aftercare balm sparingly if instructed.

Days 3–5 · Darken

Color deepens; light scabbing begins. Brows may feel tight or itchy. Do not pick or scratch — let flakes fall naturally.

Days 6–10 · Flaking

Scabs and flakes shed. Brows may look patchy or "too light" — pigment is settling beneath the surface.

Days 10–14 · Ghosting

Color may seem to nearly disappear. Don't panic — it will resurface as healing completes.

Weeks 4–6 · True color

Final color emerges. Your true healed result is visible — softer and more natural than day one.

Weeks 6–8 · Touch-up

Perfecting touch-up visit. We refine shape, color, and density. This visit is essential to your final result.

Please DO

  • Keep brows clean & dry as instructed
  • Blot gently with clean tissue (days 1–2)
  • Apply aftercare balm sparingly if directed
  • Sleep on your back if possible
  • Let scabs fall off on their own
  • Be patient through the healing stages

Please DON'T

  • Pick, scratch, or peel scabs
  • Get brows wet, sweaty, or steamy (10 days)
  • Apply makeup to the area while healing
  • Sun, tanning beds, pools, saunas (2 weeks)
  • Use retinol, exfoliants, or acids on brows
  • Work out heavily until healed

Healed PMU looks 30–50% lighter and softer than it does on day one. Trust the process — your perfecting touch-up at 6–8 weeks is when we bring everything to its final, beautiful result.

Call us right away if you notice signs of infection — spreading redness, swelling, warmth, pus, or fever. We're always here for you: (630) 636-6193.

PROFESSIONAL CARE MATTERS

Results are optimized when all pre and post instructions are followed carefully. All treatments at Hello Gorgeous Med Spa® are performed by licensed medical professionals.

Individual results vary. A full consultation is required prior to treatment.

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