DAY-OF PROCEDURE (Day 0)

Immediately After Treatment:

• No eye makeup should be applied.

• Avoid rubbing, tugging, or touching the area.

• Expect mild swelling, redness, and possibly watery eyes—normal reactions.

Initial Cleaning:

• Gently blot with a sterile cotton pad or clean tissue if fluid or lymph appears.

• If needed, use a gentle saline rinse (not contact solution) to flush out excess pigment or debris—especially for sensitive or allergy-prone clients.

DAYS 1–3: “DRY BUT CLEAN” STAGE

Morning & Night Routine:

• Wash hands thoroughly.

• Clean the area using a sterile, damp cotton pad with a gentle cleanser (e.g., Cetaphil or baby shampoo diluted with distilled water). Pat—not rub—dry with clean gauze.

• Apply a very thin layer of aftercare ointment (e.g., Aquaphor, Vaseline, or a PMU-specific product) using a disposable cotton swab.

• Avoid over-applying to prevent suffocating the skin or causing excess buildup.

DAYS 4–7: “FLAKING & PEELING” STAGE

• The liner may appear darker and begin lightly peeling or flaking. This is normal.

• Do not pick or rub; allow flakes to fall naturally.

• Continue gentle cleansing and applying aftercare ointment once daily only if dryness or tightness occurs.

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Key Reminders:

• Avoid mascara, eyeliner, or any eye makeup.

• No facials, steam, or direct water spray in the eye area.

• No lash extensions for at least 2 weeks.

DAYS 8–14: “SETTLING” STAGE

• Most flaking is complete; pigment appears softer and lighter.

• No aftercare ointment is needed unless the area feels tight or itchy.

• Itching = healing. A cool, clean compress can help (don’t scratch!).

AVOID FOR 10–14 DAYS:

• No lash extensions or lash growth serums.

• No eye makeup.

• No saunas, pools, steam rooms, or hot tubs.

• No direct sun exposure, tanning beds, or sweating heavily.

• No sleeping facedown.