MICROBLADING

PRE-PROCEDURE

• Cease using any skin thinners (Vitamin A, glycolic acids, exfoliation) for 6 weeks prior to your appointment.
• No facial laser treatments or microneedling within 8 weeks of procedure.
• Cosmetic Botox or fillers may effect muscle movement & should be done after your microblading procedure(s).
• DO NOT consume alcohol, caffeine or take any blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, Niacin, fish oil 72 hours before your procedure, this may cause excess bleeding and may affect your results).
• You may come in with how you normally draw in your brows/bring samples of brow shapes you like to the appointment.
• You may experience hypersensitivity and more pain around or during your menstrual cycle.
• Cease using hair growth serums, they will stimulate more blood flow to the area and cause excessive bleeding.
• We will not be able to tattoo over any blemishes, sores, and moles in or around the brow area.
• It is recommended to wash your hair before your appointment to help prevent your brows from getting wet in the shower the next several days(this does NOT mean you cannot wash your hair during the healing process, just helps as a precaution for the fist few days of healing).

AFTERCARE

• Do not expect your brow tattoos to heal perfectly after the first session. This is a minimum 2 step, and sometimes multiple step process.
• Be patient during your 2 week healing process your brows will change and appear different from day to day.
• Around days 4-7 you will experience flaking and your brows may look dry. Do NOT pick your brows, let them fall off naturally.
• Your brow tattoo will take up to 6-8 weeks to fully heal. When the flaking comes off the hair strokes may seem faint, this is because a fresh layer of skin has healed over the brow tattoo. Give your brows a few weeks and the hair strokes will become clearer.
• Not everyones hairstoke brows can heal clean and crisp. Hairstrokes for oilier skin types tend to heal more solid and powdery while drier skin types tend to heal more crisp and defined. Also for those who bleed more may tend to need more touchups as the blood pushes the pigment out while we tattoo.
• Immediately following your procedure, the tattooed area will appear to be darker and bolder in color and more sharply defined. This will happen for the 2-3 days after your appointment. Swelling and redness is minimal with most clients and generally does not last longer than the first 1-2 days but will not prevent working or socializing. The treated area may feel a bit like sunburn afterwards but there should be minimal discomfort.
• You may shower or bathe normally, but avoid using any soaps or cleansers on the treated area for the first week as they can be detrimental to the bonding process that must take place for the pigment to stabilise in the dermis.
• The complete healing process takes about 6-8 weeks, at which time the true color of the tattoo is evident. During this process, your tattoo will soften and lighten. Be patient, even if you think too much color has been lost, as your skin is still regenerating and naturally exfoliating. Wait at least 6 weeks to see the true color, as it seems to take on new strength, and it is only after 6 weeks that your touch-up/adjustment can be done. Keep in mind that feathered brows healed up to 30% softer than the initial color.
• DO NOT apply make-up to the tattooed area for the first 2 weeks. Cosmetics of any kind may interfere with the healing and color of your tattoo.
• DO NOT use Vaseline, Neosporin or other petroleum based products while healing.
• DO NOT bleach, tint or dye the tattooed area for one month following the procedure.
• DO NOT apply any anti-acne products (e.g. Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Proactiv, etc.) or lightening creams (skin bleaching creams) such as hydroquinone to the treated area while healing.
• No anti-aging products or facial products containing Alpha Hydroxyls (AHAs), Retin-A, Lactic or Glycolic Acids
• Do not thread, wax, or use hair removal products on the treated area while healing.
• NO exercising and/or sweating for 2 days prior to getting tattooed and for 7 days after treatment.
• NO swimming pools, jacuzzis or other bodies of water for two weeks.
• Do not soak your face underwater in a bathtub or allow the shower to spray directly in your face for 2 weeks.
• NO Massages, facials or skin treatments for 2 weeks after.

FAQ

Q. What can i Expect During my microblading Appointment?

• Client consultation choosing an eyebrow shape and color
• 45-minute numbing process using lidocaine topical
• Measure and mark brow shape using a waterproof pencil
• The pigment is applied with a manual tool and chosen pigment color
• Pigment is left to absorb
• Cleaning of the area and apply a numbing gel
• Repeat steps 4-6 one to two more times
• Entire treatment normally takes 120-150 minutes

Q. How Many Sessions Are Needed?

A. For most clients , a minimum of two treatments are usually needed, at least 6-10 weeks apart. With most procedures, the color will lighten and soften after the first week. At the second session we will assess the color retention and make any necessary adjustments. Everyone heals differently and at different rates. If the area does not heal perfectly the first time, do not stress about the outcome. We can go darker and add more density at your next appointment.

Q. What does the tool look like that is used in the procedure?

Q. What can i Expect After my microblading Procedure?

• It is possible to experience redness and to swell up to 48 hours after the procedure.
• The treated area will appear much darker and bold due to the oxidation process during the healing period.
• If the area is kept clean and dry then only a light pigment film (not thick scab) will appear after 4-7 days.
• As the area heals it will become dry and itchy.
• As the pigment film starts to flake off DO NOT pick, scratch, itch or pull off any of the areas which are peeling.
• Choosing to pick at flakes and peeling areas will pull out pigment, and result in spots left without any pigment or in some cases scarring.
• As the area continues to heal, a softer more natural result will be revealed underneath.
• Please note that within the first six weeks the amount of pigment that you see can seem very faint. It may seem like the pigment has been lost; please be advised that the skin regenerates the pigment, and the healing process can in some cases hide the lines completely. You must allow the full healing time of 6 weeks to see the true color and saturation.