Brows

Sara, the advanced brow specialist at Essentials Medi Spa, will draw a brow design to give you an idea of size, shape and form.  She will select a colour or personally blend pigment colours to achieve the perfect brow colour for your skin tone, hair color or to correct previously treated and now faded permanent makeup.

Once you are pleased with the shape and colour, Sara will apply a topical anesthetic to ease the discomfort. 

Once you’re numb, she will start the treatment using a sterile, one-time-use very fine blade to deposit pigments into the epidermis. The pigments used in this method are formulated to match your original eyebrow colour and blend perfectly into them.

You will notice redness in the brow area for a day or two, and initially, the brows will appear darker (the second day is always the darkest) but not dark enough that it would prevent you from going about your usual routine. 

Keep the area clean by using a gentle fragrance-free cleanser (Sensi-Calm Alumier MD cleanser samples are available if you need) & water.  Wash hands before washing your face. Use soft cloths and avoid the use of rough washcloths or sponges.

Allow eyebrows to completely air-dry before applying ointment.. Once fully dry, apply a thin layer of the ointment provided (rice size amount on each brow). Repeat above steps 1-2 times per day for 7-10 days after treatment.

Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally fall off.

After 10 days, once the area has healed completely, use sunblock when going out in the sun to stop the colour from fading (Alumier MD sunscreen samples are available if needed).

If you need an MRI, inform the technician that you have had a tattoo.

Do not rub, pick, or scratch the treated area, as picking can cause scarring and pigment loss! 

Do not expose your face to the sun and/or tanning beds for a minimum of 4 weeks after your procedure.  Direct sunlight can cause the pigment to change colour while it is healing and can also cause hyper-pigmentation and scarring.  

Do not use pools, saunas, steam rooms, hot showers and/or hot baths for 10 days.

Do not sweat on your face for 5 days. Sweating through or on the brows will expel pigment from the dermis producing poor results.

Do not sleep on your face/brows for the first 10 days. 

Do not apply makeup or skincare products on the treated area for 10 days.

Do not tint your eyebrows for 2 weeks after your procedure.

Do not use Retin-A/Retinol, Chemical Peels, Laser Treatments, Micro-dermabrasions, and/or lightening lotions to treat hyperpigmentation around the brow area.  This avoidance so close to the brows will help to prevent fading of your brow tattoo.

For the first week your eyebrows will appear darker, bolder, and sharper. This is due to natural scabbing and healing and is very common for all permanent cosmetic procedures.

After You Have Healed:

• Brow tattoos normally last 1-3 years or more depending on a client’s lifestyle, skin type and compliance with our aftercare instructions.

• Exposure to the sun and tanning beds can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment (not to mention AGING/SKIN CANCER, so make Dr. Brooks happy – avoid tanning beds & always wear sunscreen)

• Always apply sunscreen SPF 40 or greater on brow area (once completely healed).

• Maintain removal of unwanted brow hair outside of your tattooed brow design by tweezing, threading, waxing, or the use of a razor.

• Do not do laser around your brow area (IPL). Some lasers may change the color of the pigment.

• Additional brow makeup application may still be required post tattoo to achieve your desired look.

• Yearly touch ups are recommended to maintain your results.

• Avoid using chemical skin exfoliants on the brows and forehead area. Use of these products will cause premature fading and tattoo discoloration.

  • Examples of products to avoid may include but are not limited to: Glycolic Acid, Hydroquinone, Retinol, Retin A, Vitamin C, Basically, avoid all “peels” or “brightening” products along the brow area