Brow microneedling Guide

Must be off Accutane for 6 months before undergoing the service.

Must not be on antibiotics for at least 2 weeks prior your appointment.

Must not be undergoing chemo or cancer treatments.

If you are on any prescribed medications, speak with your health care physician to make sure this servcie is appropriate for you at this time.

Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.

Avoid tanning, sunbathing or long periods of sun/UV exposure to the treatment area for at least 30 days after the procedure. wear a protective hat and/or apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30+ after 4 days.

Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 72 hours after the procedure to reduce the risk of bleeding or bruising.

Avoid hot steamy showers, baths, swimming, sauna, for the first 72 hours as well.

Do not use any form of exfoliant on the treated area for at least 7 days. It will irritate the sensitive skin and cause damage. 

Wash the area once daily, apply the ointment if desired, or a gentle moisturizer of your own may be sufficient depending on how your skin reacts.

Any mild soap or cleanser is fine, as long as there is no active acid or exfoliant.

Smoking can negatively affect the healing process and potentially slow down the removal process. High consumption of alcohol puts additional strain on your body which is working hard to eliminate and heal from the laser process.

Avoid rubbing, picking or scratching at the treated area, as this can lead to infection or scarring.

Yellow can be one of the most stubborn colours remaining after Laser Brow Removal.

Permanent Makeup pigments are often mixtures of several colours. As darker black, grey and red components are reduced during laser treatment, yellow pigment may become increasingly visible. Yellow is particularly difficult for many tattoo-removal lasers to effectively target. The FDA likewise identifies yellow among the more difficult tattoo colours to remove.

When additional laser treatment is unlikely to provide meaningful improvement, an alternative removal method may be considered to gradually reduce the remaining pigment.

Results vary considerably. Some residual pigment responds well, while other pigment can be extremely persistent, so complete removal cannot be guaranteed.

The treatment is generally well tolerated, but it is not completely painless.

A topical anesthetic is applied for approximately 20–30 minutes before treatment to improve comfort. Additional numbing may be used during treatment where appropriate.

Clients may experience stinging, warmth, tenderness or sensitivity, and individual experiences vary depending on skin sensitivity, previous treatments and the condition of the brows.

The treatment area is relatively small, which also helps make the procedure manageable.

The first several days after treatment are important for allowing the skin to heal properly.

Follow the specific instructions provided at your appointment, including when to first cleanse the area and when to begin using your provided healing product.

During healing:

• Gently cleanse as instructed and pat dry rather than rubbing.
• Apply your provided healing product according to your aftercare instructions.
• Do not scratch, pick, peel or prematurely remove any flaking or scabbing.
• Avoid exercise, excessive sweating, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, swimming and very hot baths/showers for at least 72 hours, or longer if the skin has not returned to normal.
• Protect the brows from sun and UV exposure throughout healing. Physical protection such as a hat is preferable initially, followed by SPF once the skin has healed sufficiently for sunscreen.
• Avoid applying irritating skincare ingredients directly to the healing area until completely recovered.

Because glycolic acid is an AHA and can increase photosensitivity, your 30-day UV precautions make sense as a conservative OPIA aftercare policy; FDA advises sun protection during AHA use and afterward.

Eyebrow pigment-removal treatments intentionally create a controlled response within the skin and therefore require healthy, intact skin and appropriate healing capacity.

Treatment may need to be postponed or may not be appropriate if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have an active infection, wound, irritation or skin condition in or around the brows
• Are taking medication that significantly affects healing, photosensitivity or immune function
• Are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or active cancer treatment
• Have recently had Botox, filler or injectable treatments around the treatment area
• Have recently had Brow Lamination, waxing or other treatments that may have sensitized the skin
• Have recently used retinoids, AHAs, BHAs or other exfoliating products around the brows
• Have recently undergone microneedling, chemical peels, resurfacing or other treatments affecting the area
• Have a history of keloid or abnormal scarring, which may require additional assessment

Current or recent isotretinoin use, antibiotics and other prescription medications should be disclosed during booking so they can be individually assessed rather than relying on a blanket waiting period.

This is not a complete list of contraindications. OPIA's booking system will take you through a detailed health and contraindication questionnaire before treatment.

There is no way to determine exactly how many treatments you'll need before seeing how your brows respond.

For residual pigment removal, the number of treatments depends on factors including how much pigment remains, its composition and depth, previous Permanent Makeup and laser treatments, scar tissue and your individual healing response.

For brow-restoration treatments, results can similarly vary based on the amount and condition of your existing natural brow hair and the underlying reason for sparse areas.

A series of treatments may be recommended, with adequate healing time between sessions. Your progress will be assessed at each appointment before deciding whether another treatment is appropriate.

Immediately after treatment, expect the brows and surrounding skin to look red and noticeably irritated.

Depending on the treatment and your individual response, you may also experience swelling, tenderness, pinpoint bleeding or fluid, and some visible treatment residue.

Over the following days, the brows may become dry, red, flaky or scabbed as the skin heals. It is extremely important to allow this process to happen naturally and never pick or prematurely remove healing skin or scabs, as doing so can increase the risk of scarring, pigment changes and uneven results.

Because the brows can look quite noticeable immediately afterward, we recommend planning to head home after your appointment rather than scheduling it immediately before work, events or social plans.

Yes. A topical anesthetic is applied for approximately 20–30 minutes before treatment to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.

For subsequent appointments, you may be provided with numbing product and instructions for applying it before arriving so the area has adequate time to numb.

Individual sensitivity varies, and some stinging or discomfort may still be felt despite topical numbing.

Because these treatments intentionally affect the skin, temporary inflammation and a healing period are expected, and complications are possible.

Expected or relatively common temporary effects can include:

• Redness and swelling
• Tenderness, stinging or soreness
• Pinpoint bleeding
• Itching
• Flaking, crusting or scabbing

Potential complications can include:

• Prolonged irritation
• Blistering or skin injury
• Infection during healing
• Hyperpigmentation — darkening of the treated skin
• Hypopigmentation — lightening of the treated skin
• Changes in skin texture
• Scarring
• Uneven or incomplete pigment reduction

Residual tattoo pigment can be difficult to remove, and results cannot be guaranteed. More aggressive non-laser approaches can increase the possibility of skin injury and scarring, which is why treatments should be performed conservatively and sufficient healing time allowed between sessions.

Following all pre-care and aftercare instructions is important for minimizing avoidable complications.