WHAT IS MICROBLADING?
Microblading is a semi-permanent brow tattoo performed with a small handheld tool using a hair like stroke technique to produce the appearance of fuller eyebrows or to enhance the natural features of the face. Microblading is a softer, more subtle cosmetic tattoo than some of the older methods. Body tattoos use ink, while cosmetic tattoo procedures use pigments. These pigments are designed to fade over time gently. This allows the artist to make changes to colors and shapes over the years as a client’s natural coloration and facial changes occur.
HOW LONG IS THE APPOINTMENT?
Two ½ hours on average. During your appointment, we consult with you the entire time to ensure we are on the same page. Most of the time is spent measuring and drawing on a symmetrical brow mapping and agreeing on the perfect shape and color. The actual process itself takes approximately 30 minutes to an hour. The touch up appointment takes approximately an hour and ½.
IS THE FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT INCLUDED?
To ensure that the browse heal correctly, a minimum of 2 treatments is usually needed 6 to 10 weeks apart. This 1st touch up is included as it gives us the ability to correct any areas that possibly have faded or allows the client to make suggestions and changes if they want adjustments to their shape or color.
HOW LONG DOES MICROBLADING LAST?
The treatment is considered semi-permanent and fades over time. Touch ups are recommended every 1 to 2 years to maintain color, shape and detail. How often depends on several factors, including skin type- oily skin fades faster, pigment color used- lighter colors fade faster. Sun exposure over time can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment, use of daily anti aging products including retin-a’s and alpha hydroxys- these products increase cell turnover rate and shorten the length of your cosmetic tattoo.
DOES IT HURT?
We do everything that we can to ensure that the process is as comfortable as possible. Before the service begins, a topical anesthetic is applied to the area to minimize discomfort, followed by a liquid anesthetic during the procedure. Some clients may feel slight discomfort, but it is relatively pain free for most.
CAN I EXERCISE AFTER MY PROCEDURE?
You must avoid working out for 7 days following your microblading appointment. Light exercising is allowed with minimal sweating, but you must clean the tattooed area with lukewarm water as soon as you are done exercising. The salt in sweat fades pigments very quickly.
CAN I GET TATTOOED IF I AM PREGNANT?
As a precaution to avoid complications, we do not perform cosmetic tattooing on pregnant or nursing women.
PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT
To ensure the highest quality of safety and sanitation, all of our tools are one time use only disposable tools. All blades, handheld tools, wipes and other products used during the process are disposed of as bio hazardous waste after each appointment.
WHAT DO I DO BEFORE MY MICROBLADING?
For the consultation if you have an ideal shape in mind, feel free to bring a few reference photos with you to your appointment. You may fill in your eyebrows as you usually do, so we may take into consideration the shape you desire. If you regularly get your eyebrows waxed, shaped, threaded or tinted please do so at least 3 days prior to your appointment. If you have been on prescription accutane in the past, you must wait at least one year before considering this procedure you must stop using retinol 2 weeks before your appointment in avoid using it for the 2 weeks following your appointment. If you get botox regularly, please get that done at least 2 weeks before your appointment. Avoid chemical peels at least 4 weeks before your appointment. Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before and after your procedure. Do not come to your appointment with a sunburn. In this case, contact us at least 48 hours before your appointment to reschedule. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin e, or any blood thinning medications 24 hours prior to your appointment.
