How to Care for Your Brows After Cosmetic Tattooing: Minimizing Scabbing and Preventing Infection
After you’ve invested in a beautiful set of freshly tattooed brows, it’s crucial to follow proper aftercare to ensure the best possible results. At Haus of Brows, our primary focus during your aftercare journey is to minimize scabbing and prevent infection, ultimately preserving the vibrancy and longevity of your new brows. Here’s our step-by-step guide to help you care for your brows after your tattooing session.
The Importance of Aftercare
Immediately following your cosmetic tattooing procedure, your skin begins a natural healing process, producing lymph and plasma fluid. This process can lead to scabbing, which can potentially cause premature pigment loss if not properly managed. Our goal with aftercare is to interrupt and delay this process to retain as much pigment as possible and promote beautiful, even healing.
Key Steps for Effective Aftercare
Regularly Wipe Your Brows: In the initial days after your tattoo, it’s essential to wipe your brows gently and frequently with a clean, damp cloth. This helps remove the lymph and plasma fluid before it hardens and forms scabs. Remember, the more often you can do this in the first few days, the better your healing process will be.
Apply a Small Amount of Balm: After wiping, apply a very thin layer of the balm we provide or recommend. This balm keeps the skin hydrated and moist, helping to prevent scabs from forming and flaking off prematurely, which can take pigment with them.
Avoid Vigorous Exercise: While it’s important to stay active, we advise refraining from any strenuous exercise for at least 7 days. The salt in your sweat can accelerate pigment loss, so it’s best to keep things light and easy while your brows are healing.
No Other Products on the Brows: Avoid using any cleansers, moisturizers, or makeup directly on the brows for a minimum of 7 days. Only use the aftercare products we prescribe to ensure that nothing interferes with the healing process or causes irritation.
Why These Steps Matter
By following these steps, you’ll help maintain the ideal conditions for your skin to heal. The wiping frequency is especially important in the initial days following your procedure, as it prevents scabs from forming too early and reduces the risk of infection. Using the recommended balm keeps your brows moisturized and helps minimize the amount of pigment loss.
Remember, Some Pigment Loss is Normal
It’s natural for some pigment to fade during the healing process. However, our aftercare routine aims to minimize this loss, ensuring your brows heal beautifully and maintain their color for as long as possible.
By taking care of your brows with dedication and care, you’re ensuring the best possible results from your cosmetic tattooing treatment. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Haus of Brows. We’re here to support you every step of the way!