Microblading

The purpose of Cosmetic Tattooing is to enhance the natural features of a client. Cosmetic Tattooing is softer and more subtle – it is meant to be a natural-looking beauty enhancement. Body tattoos use ink while cosmetic tattoo procedures involve only iron-oxide based pigments. These pigments are designed to gently fade over time. Fading is desired as it allows the technician to make changes to color and shape over the years as client’s natural coloration and facial changes occur.

A topical anesthetic cream and gel are used for numbing before and during your procedure. Pain threshold levels vary from person to person and every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable for the entirety of the procedure.  For those with low pain tolerance, additional options for managing any discomfort.

• MICROBLADING 6  - 18 months*
• OMBRE BROWS 2 - 5 years*
• LIP BLUSH TATTOOS 2 - 5 years*

The treatments are considered semi-permanent and will not wash off, however, it will fade over time and regular touchups are required to keep color crisp. 

In some cases, we can work on previously tattooed eyebrows but not always. Cover-ups depend on the current color, age of the previous tattoo and scar tissue. If the old tattoo has left the skin scarred there is a great chance the Microblading will not hold. Scar tissue tends to reject pigment in a lot of cases. We are happy to review your unique needs during your complimentary consultation.

YES. Always be upfront and honest with your provider about your medical history and any medications or supplements you are taking. For instance, if you are prone to cold sores or fever blisters, laser treatments may induce breakouts.

Acne medications that contain isotretinoin (i.e., Accutane) can lead to poor healing or scarring from laser resurfacing, while common over-the-counter products like aspirin can increase the risk of post-procedure bleeding.
Common over-the-counter products like aspirin can increase the risk of post-procedure bleeding; other meds can lead to poor healing or scarring after laser treatments

Diabetes and other chronic conditions can also impact safety and results with laser resurfacing. You should also quit smoking at least 2 weeks prior to and after laser treatments to avoid complications with healing and provide your body with the best chance for optimal results.

While it’s suitable for most people, there are certain reasons that we can’t treat everyone. Before undergoing treatment, clients are always made aware that certain contraindications can prevent us from proceeding. These include:

• High blood pressure or heart conditions
• Taking blood-thinners such as aspirin or similar medication
• Diabetes
• Pregnant or lactating
• Herpes simplex
• Certain skin conditions e.g. rashes, blisters, psoriasis, or eczema
• Taking steroids such as cortisone, Accutane, Retin-A or Renova
• Allergy to makeup
• Acute acne in the treatment area
• Susceptibility to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Hypertrophic scarring or keloids
• Spider veins or a birthmark in the area they want to be treated
• Blood disorder e.g. sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, or a platelet disorder

For some of the above, we may also ask that you provide written authorization from your doctor before we can proceed.

We hope the above information has given you more of an insight into the possible contraindications relating to microblading and permanent makeup. As we’ve mentioned several times in this post, it really is a good idea to have a chat with your doctor if any of the above conditions apply to you.