Removing permanent make-up

To carry out the treatment safely and effectively, we ask you to take the following into account:

• ✓Avoid exposing the skin to sunlight or sunbeds for 4 to 6 weeks before the treatment.
• ✓Do not scrub the skin in the days before or on the day of the treatment.
• ✓Do not use products with irritating ingredients, such as acids or exfoliants, on the treatment area for 1 week before.
• ✓Come with clean skin. The treatment area must be free of make-up, self-tanner, body lotion and other care products.
• ✓Eyebrows must not be dyed. It must be at least 6 weeks since they were last dyed.
• ✓We always carry out the first treatment without numbing cream, so that we can properly assess how your skin responds to the treatment.

After the treatment we apply a protective cream. If it is sunny, we also apply SPF. You yourself should apply Alhydran to the skin at least twice a day for at least 1 week after the treatment. This is a protective cream that supports the recovery of the skin.

You may experience some discomfort after the treatment. Because warmth is created in the skin during the treatment, the treated area may continue to glow for a while. If you need to cool the skin, always do so in a gentle and indirect way. Never place a cold pack directly on the skin.

With PMU on the face, redness, swelling and sensitivity can be clearly visible. Directly after the treatment a light whitening may also appear; this is called laser snow. Small pinpoint bleeding may also occur. These are normal skin reactions that usually subside within 2 to 48 hours. Leave the skin as undisturbed as possible during this period.

The pigment may also show a redder tint after the treatment. If this happens, we first assess what is possible and discuss the further treatment plan together.

Important:

Contact us directly if the skin reaction becomes worse, if you are in a lot of pain, if large blisters develop or if you doubt whether the healing is normal. Preferably send a clear photo, so that we can better assess the skin reaction.

• ✓Do not pick at crusts or flakes. This can disrupt the healing process and cause scarring.
• ✓Do not puncture blisters. Small blisters can be left to dry out on their own.
• ✓Temporarily do not use make-up or other irritating skin products on the treated area until the skin has calmed down again.
• ✓Avoid swimming pools, jacuzzis and saunas until the skin has fully healed. Our advice is to wait at least 2 weeks.
• ✓Protect the skin daily with SPF 50+.

Aftercare

After the treatment it is important to let the skin recover calmly. Use Alhydran at least twice a day for at least 1 week after the treatment, or longer if the skin is still dry, sensitive or recovering.

Good aftercare supports the healing process and helps the skin barrier recover optimally.

Are you unsure whether you may use a product? Then always get in touch with us first.

Do you experience a lot of pain during a subsequent treatment? Then lidocaine/prilocaine cream may be a possible option.

This numbing cream is available from your GP. Are you using numbing cream? Then we ask you to apply it in a thick layer about 1 hour before the treatment and cover it with cling film. We remove the cream at the clinic before we start the treatment.

We do not favour this by default. Numbing cream can make the skin softer, so the laser sometimes reaches the pigment less well and the result may be less optimal.

Use numbing cream only on closed and intact skin. Always follow the instructions on the leaflet. Do you have an allergy to numbing cream, or are you unsure whether you can use it safely? Then first consult your GP or pharmacist.

Throughout the entire treatment course we advise you to be careful with sun exposure and sunbeds.

Avoid sun and sunbeds for 4 to 6 weeks before and after the treatment. Tanned skin cannot be treated safely, because the laser reacts to pigment. This increases the risk of pigment shifts, burns or, in exceptional cases, permanent skin damage.

If you do go out in the sun, make sure the treated area is well protected and covered with clothing, a plaster, sports tape or another protective dressing. Also apply SPF 50+ daily. Sunscreen alone is not always sufficient with direct sun exposure.

Before every treatment we assess the skin condition. If the skin is too tanned or if we cannot carry out the treatment safely, the practitioner may decide to postpone the treatment. Your safety and skin health always come first.

It is important to keep at least 8 weeks between treatments. During this period the body is busy clearing the pigment particles. Scheduling treatments closer together does not give faster results. Every skin and every PMU responds differently to laser treatments. The average number of treatments we mention on the website or during the intake consultation is therefore always an indication.

Factors such as pigment depth, colour used, skin type, lifestyle, medication, sun exposure and following advice can affect the final result. In some cases more treatments are needed than expected in advance.

Because every skin, PMU and physical reaction is unique, we cannot guarantee an exact final result or the number of treatments required.

Pregnancy

Do you become pregnant during the treatment course? Please let us know. During pregnancy we temporarily pause the treatment course.