Immediately after the initial procedure, which action should be avoided on the treatment area?

• A. Keep the area free of cosmetics
• B. Apply cosmetics over treatment area
• C. Limit exposure to sun on the treated area
• D. Use fragrance-free moisturizer around the area

Answer: (B)

After a PMU procedure, the treated area is in a healing phase and should not be covered with makeup right away. Applying cosmetics over the treatment area can trap bacteria, introduce irritants, and interfere with how the skin and pigment settle, increasing the risk of infection, irritation, or uneven healing. So, the action to avoid is putting makeup on the treated area immediately after the procedure.

Keeping the area free of cosmetics supports a cleaner healing environment; limiting sun exposure helps protect the new pigment from fading or irritation; and using a fragrance-free moisturizer around the area can help maintain skin comfort without introducing irritants.