AFTERCARE . THE HEALING EDIT

Heal it beautifully.

Aftercare is 50% of your result. The next 28 days determine how your work will look and last for the next two years. During this time, the skin is healing, pigment is settling, and every small detail matters. Following the correct aftercare isn’t optional : it’s essential to achieving the soft, balanced, long-lasting finish you came for.

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THE HEALING TIMELINE

Six phases of treatment.

Six phases of healing.

N° 01

Day 0

Immediately after

Color appears bold and dark — this is fresh pigment sitting on the surface. Light swelling and tenderness are normal. Blot every 5–10 min for the first 2 hours with a sterile saline-dampened gauze to remove lymph.

N° 02

Day 1–3

Initial healing

Continue gentle cleansing 2–3× daily with the provided sterile saline or pH-balanced cleanser. Pat dry with a clean tissue. Apply a rice-grain amount of the provided aftercare balm (lanolin- or glycerin-based) — never petroleum jelly.

N° 03

Day 4–7

Scabbing & flaking

Scabs form and begin to slough naturally. The area will itch. DO NOT pick, scratch, or peel — premature removal pulls pigment with it and causes patchy results. Continue light balm if the skin feels dry or tight.

N° 04

Day 8–14

The 'ghosting' phase

Color appears to fade by 30–50%. This is normal pigment has settled into the dermis and is masked by a layer of fresh epidermis. Do not panic. Do not book an early touch-up.

N° 05

Day 15–28

True color emerges

Pigment returns to view as the new skin layer becomes translucent. Final healed result reveals itself between weeks 4 and 6. This is what we evaluate at your perfecting session.

N° 06

Week 6–8

Perfecting session

Complimentary touch-up to refine shape, density, and color saturation. PMU is a two-step process — the touch-up is part of the service, not optional.

DO'S & DON'T WHILE HEALING

Allow the healing.

Sleep on your back, elevated, for the first 3 nights to reduce swelling

Use a fresh, clean pillowcase nightly during healing

Keep hands and hair off the treated area

Drink plenty of water — hydration supports skin recovery

Take an antihistamine if approved by your physician for swelling/itch

Wear a wide-brimmed hat outdoors for the first 2 weeks

Don't disturb the work.

Sleep on your back, elevated, for the first 3 nights to reduce swelling

Use a fresh, clean pillowcase nightly during healing

Keep hands and hair off the treated area

Drink plenty of water — hydration supports skin recovery

Take an antihistamine if approved by your physician for swelling/itch

Wear a wide-brimmed hat outdoors for the first 2 weeks

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