Fully licensed and insured. Your safety and satisfaction are my highest priority. Brows•Liner•Li What is Microblading? How long does it last? Don’t panic! No.
Microblading is a technique that uses a tool and small blade to manually implant pigment into the skin. The tool used is NOT a machine as with traditional tattoo, but rather a hand tool that allows the artist to create delicate hair strokes that mimic real hair. It is classified as a permanent cosmetic procedure. Since the procedure is done manually, the injection of pigment does not reach the der
mis layer of the skin, but only the epidermis, making it less invasive than traditional tattoo. This allows the pigment to retain its true color and the look of natural hair is achieved. Microblading typically lasts 1-3 years depending on factors such as skin type, health, age, skin care routine and sun exposure. Because the pigments are not implanted into the skin as deep as with a traditional tattoo, the area will gradually fade over time. To maintain fresh-looking brows, a touch up is recommended once every 9-12 months after your initial procedure. What’s the healing process? Immediately after your appointment the tattooed area will look dark and strokes will be sharply defined. Skin around the brow may also be red. Over the next 2-3 days brows will appear even thicker and darker as scabs begin to form. Depending on your skin, it can take anywhere from 7-14 days for scabs to form and completely flake off. Your goal is to keep the scabs dry and on your skin for AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. The longer the scabs stay on, the more crisp and even your strokes will be. As the procedure area heals the color will lighten and sometimes seem to disappear. Brows can appear patchy as scabs begin to flake off in different areas and can take pigment with them. This is all normal. At about 2-4 weeks post procedure pigment will start to reappear but may still be patchy in areas and brows will be approximately 40-60% lighter than after your initial appointment. Do I really need a touch-up appointment? Absolutely! The initial appointment is laying the foundation for the final outcome. Microblading is not a science but rather an art and just like with traditional tattoo where you may have to go in for multiple sessions and come back for touch ups, in order to perfect your brows, we need to see how your skin reacts and retains the pigment after the first appointment. When you return for your touch up, we can make sure all strokes have pigment and fill in any gaps or light spots. A touvh-up also helps your results to last longer. Can I get my touch-up sooner than 6 weeks? We need to see how your skin holds the pigment and how it looks fully healed. We don’t want to make any new strokes over skin that is not entirely healed and ready to accept additional strokes. You may come back no sooner than six weeks and no later than eight weeks. Is it painful? The pain level associated with microblading is very mild. A topical anesthetic is applied before the procedure as well as through out. With that said, each person’s experience is different depending on their natural pain tolerance and their body’s responsiveness to numbing. Different topical anesthetics that may be used include lidocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine, prilocaine and epinephrine. Clients may take Tylenol after the procedure if needed (but not ibuprofen or asprin). Are there any risks? I am a current Registered Dental Assistant as well as licensed microblade artist. I take all infection control procedures extremely seriously and am mindful always of cross contamination and making sure everything is cleaned, disinfected and sterilized in the highest standards possible in my studio. All blades are single use and hand tools are first disinfected and then separately heat sterilized. When clients follow the prep and aftercare instructions there is minimal risks or complications. Allergic reactions to pigments and anesthetics are rare but could be possible for certain individuals, specifically those sensitive to topical make-up products, gold, silver, nickle and hair dyes. If you are concerned about sensitivities, feel free to contact me for a complementary patch test at least five days before your appointment. What if I don’t like it? We will work together throughout your appointment to set realistic expectations for your shape, color, fullness, tone, etc. Every effort will be made to achieve your desired outcome. I will never rush through any appointment or put my own idea of the “perfect” brow over my clients. As with all cosmetic procedures, it is recommended that you do your research and take your decision seriously! Please also keep in mind that no face is perfectly symmetrical and in general, brows are “sisters and not twins.” But please know, I’m gonna do everything in my power to make them twins! Any unevenness in shape or color can be corrected at your touch up. If you are unhappy with your results after the touch-up has healed, please do not hesitate to contact me! You are NOT a candidate for microblading if you:
• Are pregnant or nursing (I will accept a doctors note for nursing
mommas)
• Have diabetes (again, I will accept a doctors note if you discuss it
with your doc prior and they provide a note)
• Have a pacemaker, heart condition or are taking any heart
medications
• Have HIV, AIDS or hepatitis
• Have had an organ transplant
• Have had botox in the past two weeks
• Have skin irritations/conditions or psoriasis near the brow area
• Are prone to infection
• Have epilepsy
• Are undergoing chemotherapy (I will accept a doctors note)
• Have any viral infections or diseases
• Have had a sunburn or chemical peel in the past two weeks
• Have used Accutane within the last year
• Are on any blood thinning medications (will need to stop two
weeks before appointment and I require a doctors note stating it is
ok to stop the medications as well as that it is ok to have the
procedure)
Before your appointment:
• No vitamin A, retinol or retinoid products at least 2 weeks prior to
your appointment
• No Botox in the brow area at least 4 weeks prior
• No harsh face scrubs or peels at least 2 weeks prior
• No tanning or excessive sun exposure at least 1 week prior
• No brow tinting, sugaring, threading or waxing at least 5 days prior
• No alcohol or caffeine at least 24 hours prior
• No vitamins, supplements or medications that may cause blood
thinning at least 24 hours prior
• No exercising the day of your appointment or for 10 days after
• Feel free to come in with your normal brow make up on or to bring
pics of what you like so we can talk about your preferred look
together
After your appointment:
I will discuss aftercare with you in person at the time of your appointment as well as give you a written copy to take home and answer any questions.
