FAQ'S

MICROBLADING & PERMANENT MAKEUP FAQ

It is important to read over the facts of Microblading & Permanent Makeup before scheduling an appointment to assure you are a good candidate.

MICROBLADING
It takes about ten days for healing. In that time any redness will fade and the initial darkness of the eyebrows will begin to lighten. The color will lighten over about thirty days as it completely sets in.
Microbladed eyebrows last 1 to 2 years for most people depending on your lifestyle and skin type.
The level of discomfort is relatively minor. Some liken it to tweezing two to three hairs at the same time. Usually a topical anesthetic is used to numb the area being worked. Topical anesthetics are safe and may contain lidocaine, tetracaine and epinephrine. Redness and slight swelling in the area is common after the procedure. Often clients liken the feeling to a slight sunburn. Frequently Tylenol is used to deaden any discomfort.
Touch up is necessary because everyone heals differently and therefore the outcomes vary. Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the color and brow thickness by adding more strokes. In the touch up session, the final adjustments are made to assure the client’s satisfaction.
It takes about ten days for healing. In that time any redness will fade and the initial darkness of the eyebrows will begin to lighten. The color will lighten over about thirty days as it completely sets in.
Yes! We can work over scars but it is hard to implant pigment over scarred areas.
No, we do not recommend microblading while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Proper procedures and precautions are used to ensure safe procedures. Either sterilized tools or disposable tools are used in a sanitized environment. When pre and post care instructions are followed the risk of complications are minimal. Allergic reactions to pigments are very rare, but sometimes occur. For this reason, a pigment patch test for those with sensitive skin or to topical makeup product, gold , silver, nickel, or hair dyes should be patch tested a few days in advance of the procedure.
  • Those using Accutane
  • Anyone with a heart condition or is using heart medications
  • Anyone with diabetes will need a physician’s approval.
  • Anyone with skin diseases or inflammations.
  • Anyone who had Botox in the last two weeks.
  • Anyone who has gotten a deep tan or chemical peel in the last two weeks.
  • Anyone who requires anesthetic and is allergic to lidocaine, tetracaine, or epinephrine.
  • Anyone with serious medical conditions should consult with their doctors and obtain their approval.
  • Anyone pregnant or nursing should get their doctor’s approval.
  • Anyone on blood thinning medications.
PERMANENT MAKEUP
Permanent cosmetic makeup is cosmetic tattooing. The specialized techniques used for permanent cosmetics are often referred to as “micro-pigmentation,” “micro-pigment implantation,” or “derma-graphics.” The cosmetic implantation technique deposits colored pigment into the upper reticular layer of the dermis.
For permanent lips and eyeliner, it can lasts 3 to 5 years depending on your lifestyle. Sun exposure, swimming, sweating all have factors to how long permanent makeup can last.
People who meet minimum age requirements and have the ability to heal properly from minor wounds can benefit from the liberating benefits of permanent cosmetics. Interest in these procedures spans the young to the more mature. It is especially valuable to people who can’t wear traditional cosmetics due to allergies and skin sensitivities as well as active people who want to look their best for sports activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, tennis, aerobics. Permanent Cosmetics also benefits the vision challenged who have difficulty applying their cosmetics and others with dexterity related conditions such as arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors.
Permanent cosmetics procedures are considered permanent because pigment is tattooed into the upper reticular part of the dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. However, as with any pigment, fading can and often does occur, requiring periodic maintenance referred to as color re-enhancement or color refreshing. The periodic maintenance requirement is a good opportunity to reevaluate one’s color and design preferences. While the concept of permanent, without any change, may seem like a perfectly good idea, think about how your tastes have changed over the years. From time to time likely you have made subtle or dramatic changes in your clothing preferences, your hair color and style, and if you wear topical makeup, those colors have changed as well. Longevity varies from person to person depending on their life style (sun exposure), the color(s) used for the permanent cosmetic procedure, and are also may be affected by topical products applied to the skin.
Most people experience some discomfort. There are different methods available to help with discomfort management, including various topical anesthetics that are specifically developed for our industry. Your permanent cosmetic professional will discuss the anesthetics with you to determine which one is most appropriate.
If proper sterilization and disinfection guidelines are met, permanent cosmetics should be completely safe. Professionals in the permanent cosmetic industry routinely attend required classes to become well versed on safety principals.
Permanent cosmetics procedures are performed using various devices, including the pen or rotary machine. The process includes a consultation, the application of pigment, and at least one follow up visits for evaluating the healed design work and color of the pigment.
People can develop an allergy to anything at any time, however, pigment allergies are considered rare. Some doctors recommend that people with environmental allergies or allergies to conventional makeup have permanent cosmetic procedures because they can replace cosmetic products that people are sensitive to.

While eyebrows may show little after effect, eyeliner and lips may show slight to moderate swelling. This is very dependent upon the amount of work performed. An eyelash enhancement will show very little response to the tattooing procedure compared to a more pronounced response from a wide eyeliner procedure. The same situation applies to lip color procedures. A lip liner or blended lip liner will show less effects from the procedure than a full lip color. Also, some people swell more from minor skin infractions than others.

During the procedure there may be some minor bleeding. This again, is client specific. Many people take blood thinners on a daily basis so some slight bleeding would be expected. Others show little or no signs of bleeding. Bruising is rare but again, if a person is on blood thinners, bruising could occur. Eyebrows rarely if ever produce any bruising while minor bruising during a eyeliner procedures is possible since the skin treated is very thin and close to the vascular system. This also applies to lip procedures for older clients. When bruising does occur, it is usually minor and heals in a few days. There is usually some tenderness for a few days. The color is much darker than you may expect for the first six to ten days.

Other less often reported side effects are difficult to determine due to the individuality of each person’s biological system. This is why professional permanent cosmetic technicians require a client history profile be filled out to assess different factors that may contribute to your experience during and after the permanent make up procedure.

The possibility that you would have any problems or reactions from these procedures is almost non-existent with today’s health standards. SPCP member professionals are given continued opportunities for education in practicing precise methods of disinfection and sterilization. Post procedural instructions, if followed carefully, will greatly reduce any risk. Medical problems associated with permanent cosmetics are often linked to poor attention to the required aftercare process on behalf of the client. Choose a time for procedures when you feel confident you can follow the simple, but very important after care instructions.

Although the procedure is considered permanent, these procedures do have flexibility in changing color and shape to some extent, depending on the expertise of your technician. Colors will appear darker immediately following the procedure but will soften and lighten during the healing process. The healing time is different for each individual and procedure. It is very important to realize that often the new procedure represents something somewhat different; at times color where there was no color at all or very little.

It takes time to become acclimated to a new look (very often this applies to eyebrows which were sparse and unnoticeable before the permanent cosmetic brow procedure.) Eyeliner color is more evident due to the contrast to the skin color. Lip color can take 6-8 weeks to reflect the final color. Patience during the healing process is essential. Permanent cosmetics are not easily removed. Make good decisions up front. You can enjoy the all of the benefits that permanent cosmetics provide when you do your research and choose a qualified professional that you feel is competent to perform your procedure.

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