Treatment information

PMU removal

Well prepared for your appointment

Soon we will welcome you to Fine LaserClinic for the removal of permanent make-up. We will guide you carefully through every step, from preparation to recovery of the skin.

You will automatically receive this information with your appointment. Please read through the page calmly and in full in advance; here you will find everything about preparation, normal skin reactions, aftercare, anaesthetic and protection from sunlight.

If your treatment plan differs, other arrangements are made or advice is not followed, we will confirm this by email. This way it is clear to everyone what you can expect and what we expect from you.

Safe in brief

Avoid sun and sunbeds before and during the treatment course, cool only indirectly and leave crusts and blisters alone. Only use numbing cream after consultation and only on closed, intact skin. Contact us in case of blisters, crusts or doubts about the skin reaction. Get in touch before the appointment and report any new medication or antibiotics.

For your treatment

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

✓Do not expose 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 the treatment.
✓Come to the appointment with clean skin. The treatment area should be free of make-up, self-tanner, body lotion and other skincare 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 reacts to the treatment.

After your treatment

After the treatment we apply a protective cream. If it is sunny, we also apply SPF. You should apply Alhydran to the skin at least 2 times a day for at least 1 week after the treatment. This is a protective cream that supports skin recovery.

You may experience some discomfort after the treatment. Because heat builds up in the skin during the treatment, the treated area may continue to glow for a while. If you feel the 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. A light white discolouration, known as laser snow, may also occur directly after treatment. Small pinpoint blood spots can 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 will first assess what is possible and discuss the further treatment plan together.

Important here:

Contact us directly if the skin reaction becomes worse, if you have a lot of pain, if large blisters develop, or if you are unsure whether recovery is progressing normally. 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 recovery process and cause scarring.
✓Do not prick blisters. Small blisters can be left to dry out on their own.
✓Do not use make-up or other irritating skin products on the treated area until the skin has calmed down.
✓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 2 times 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 recovery process and helps the skin barrier to recover optimally.

Not sure whether you may use a product? Always get in touch with us first.

Anaesthetic during the treatment

If you experience a lot of pain during a next treatment, lidocaine/prilocaine cream may be a possible option.

This numbing cream is available from your GP. Are you using anaesthetic? 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 starting the treatment.

This is not our default preference. Numbing cream can make the skin softer, so the laser sometimes reaches the pigment less well and the result may be less optimal.

Only use numbing cream on closed, intact skin. Always follow the instructions in the package leaflet. Are you allergic to numbing cream, or are you unsure whether you can use it safely? Then first consult your GP or pharmacist.

Sun & safety during your treatment course

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. Sun-tanned skin cannot be treated safely, because the laser responds to pigment. This increases the risk of pigment shifting, 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 use SPF 50+ daily. Sun cream alone is not always sufficient with direct sun exposure.

Before each 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.

Important to know

It is important to leave at least 8 weeks between treatments. During this period the body is busy clearing away the pigment particles. Scheduling treatments closer together does not lead to a faster result. Every skin and every PMU reacts 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 the depth of the pigment, colour choice, skin type, lifestyle, medication, sun exposure and whether advice is followed 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 needed.

Pregnancy

If you become pregnant during the treatment course, please let us know. During pregnancy we will temporarily pause the treatment course.

Questions?

If you have any questions after reading this information or are unsure about anything, please feel free to contact us at info@finelaserclinic.nl. We are happy to help. We look forward to seeing you again at Fine LaserClinic.

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