Microblading, Permanent Makeup & SMP Aftercare
Microblading, permanent makeup and scalp micropigmentation place pigment in the upper skin. Colour looks darker at first, then softens as the skin heals. Good aftercare helps the pigment settle evenly.
For: Microblading, Permanent Makeup (Brows & Lips), Scalp Micropigmentation
Your own doctor’s instructions always come first. If anything here is different from what you were told at the clinic, follow your doctor and ask us if you are unsure.
Before your appointment
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine on the day
- Stop retinol and exfoliating acids on the area 1 week before
- Avoid Botox or fillers near the area for 2 weeks before
- Tell us about cold sores (for lips), keloids or blood thinners
After your treatment, step by step
First 7 days
Do- Clean and apply the aftercare balm exactly as shown
- Keep the area as dry as possible
- Sleep on clean pillowcases
Avoid- Getting the area wet in the shower
- Makeup on the area
- Sweating, gym, sauna and swimming
- Picking or scratching flakes
Days 8–30
Do- Let flakes come off on their own
- Use sunscreen on healed brows or lips
- Come for your touch-up, usually after 4–6 weeks
Avoid- Peels, lasers or facials on the area
- Long sun exposure
Long term
Do- Protect the area from sun to slow fading
Avoid- Retinol or acids directly on the pigment
What to pause, and for how long
| Pause | For how long |
|---|---|
| Water, sweat and makeup on the area | 7–10 days |
| Gym, sauna and swimming | 10–14 days |
| Peels and laser near the area | 4 weeks |
Normal, and settles by itself
- Colour looks darker and sharper for the first week
- Mild swelling and redness for 1–2 days
- Itching and flaking around days 4–10
- Colour looks patchy or faded before the touch-up
Call your clinic if you notice
- Blisters, crusting or oozing that keeps spreading
- Pain, swelling or redness that gets worse after 48 hours
- Pus, warmth or fever
- New dark or light patches on the treated skin
- Lip blisters, which can be a cold sore flare
Aftercare questions
Why does the colour look so dark?
Pigment sits close to the surface at first. It softens by about 30–40% as the skin heals.
When can I wash my face normally?
Avoid wetting the area for about 7 days. Clean around it gently as shown at the clinic.
Do I need a touch-up?
Yes, most people need one touch-up after 4–6 weeks, because skin does not hold pigment evenly the first time.
Paradise Wellness · +91 97738 63777 · https://www.paradisewellness.in/aftercare/microblading-permanent-makeup · General information only; it does not replace advice from your doctor.