Microblading
What is Microblading
We have all been captivated by that woman with amazing brows! Most of us were not born with them or have managed to over pluck with time.
Microblading is the art of creating subtle hair like strokes in the direction of one’s natural growth pattern using a sterile stippled tool and semi-permanent colour pigment custom matched for you. Fine strokes begin to fill in imperfections leaving you with a fuller and natural brow that will pleasantly change the way you feel about your appearance.
Microblading is a form of a cosmetic semi-permanent makeup performed using a disposable handheld tool with very fine needles resembling the shape of a blade (a microblade).
The microblade is used to hand draw each individual hair and simultaneously implant the pigment into the skin.
The treatment is completed over two appointments, including the initial appointment and a follow-up about 6 weeks later.
Planning for your Appointment
In order to achieve the best result, it is important to follow the pre-appointment instructions. Skin that is healthy and non-irritated is the perfect canvas.
Clients should AVOID the following prior to their appointment:
- COFFEE – No coffee the day of appointment
- ALCOHOL, ASPIRIN or IBUPROFEN products at least 2 days before.
Clients should AVOID the following 1-2 weeks prior to appointment:
- Tanning
- Brow waxing, Tweezing and Electrolysis
- Brow Tinting
- Microdermabrasion
- Chemical peels
- Fish Oil and Vitamin E or any other natural blood thinners.
*Clients receiving Botox treatments must wait two months until scheduling a Microblading appointment.
Post Care Instructions
Clients who follow the suggested post care advice are more likely to achieve the best long term results.
Best results occur when clients AVOID the following for the next 7 days:
- Touching Brows and surrounding area
- Rubbing or scratching treated area
- Makeup
- Washing treated area or steaming
- Intense exercise resulting in excessive sweating
Best results occur when clients AVOID the following for the next 30 days.
- Tanning
- Laser Treatments
- Chemical Peels, Botox, anti-aging creams, AHA’s, Retinols
RESULTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED as skin type and lifestyle play an important role in the outcome. Fading can be prevented with proper sunscreen use on healed skin and avoiding chemical exfoliants in the treated area.
What to Expect During the Healing Process
Over the course of the next four weeks, your brows will enter into a variety of phases. You can expect some initial redness and/or swelling or tenderness. Pigment intensity may appear bold and stroke lines seem magnified.
As healing continues stroke lines will begin to close resulting in itchy scaly skin. Clients must avoid picking or scratching in order to achieve the best result.
When surface flaking concludes brows will take on a lighter appearance until the remaining healing occurs. Pigment will return to the top layer of your skin resulting in a natural beautifully shaped brow.
Is Microblading right for you?
Microblading is a safe procedure that can shape long-lasting, stunning eyebrows. There are, however, some pre exposed health risks that limit one’s opportunity for Microblading.
Individuals with the following medical conditions or other are NOT CANDIDATES for Microblading:
- Uncontrolled Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Hemophilia
- Graves Disease or other thyroid affected diseases (medication may cause reduced pigment retention)
- Anyone taking anti-coagulants (blood-thinners) including daily Aspirin therapy
- Undergoing Chemotherapy Treatments (Medical Consent may allow)
- Women who are pregnant or nursing
- Under 18 years of age
- Have skin diseases or irritation on or near the Microblading area
- Have HIV, Hepatitis or any other blood transmissible condition
- Allergy to topical anesthetic or skin pigments/dyes
- Diagnosed with any type of facial skin cancer
- High Blood pressure
- Anyone using Accutane or other retinoid or like therapy must wait 6 months or provide medical consent
- Anyone using steroids or other medications that affect skin sensitivity
Other Factors That May Impact Final Results:
- Individuals who have large pores in the treatment area
- Previous dark permanent make-up treatments
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)