Microblading, also known as Eyebrow Embroidery, is a procedure categorized under permanent makeup, but unlike traditional cosmetic tattooing, it is less invasive and is considered semi permanent. Microblading typically lasts 1-3 years, depending on skin type and skincare routine.  The procedure is done by using a hand tool or a machine with ultrafine needles and each 'hair' is gently etched into the skin, giving an incredibly natural and realistic look. Microblading can dramatically correct or fully reconstruct lost eyebrow and is excellent for those wanting to enhance their brows or who have little to no eyebrows, thinning brows from age or over tweezed brows. Pigments used are chosen to match the natural or desired brow color and skin tone will also be taken into consideration. 

For the first Microblading session, the entire procedure should take about 2.5-3 hours. During this session, the brow technician will shape and style the client’s brows for client’s approval. We then follow with pigment color selection.  Once the client is satisfied with the choices, we begin the procedure.

The client may come in for a follow up visit to have any minor necessary touch ups. The second Microblading session takes place after 8-12 weeks after the initial session. This session will take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete. 

The eyebrow area will be slightly red after the procedure and color will appear very dark. This is normal for the procedure and part of the healing process. The color will fade by up to 40% as it heals. In the following days, the eyebrows will continue to be dark, and you will notice slight scabbing/peeling. Do not pick at the scabs as this may damage the skin and the outcome of the procedure. The eyebrows will lighten up in color as it heals.

This procedure does not affect your day-to-day physical activities and would not require bed rest afterwards, although there may be Social Downtime during the healing process where you may prefer to avoid social settings during this time for cosmetic reasons (such as redness or peeling). You may want to inform those close to you about what to expect before-hand, so you don’t get discouraged during the healing process.

It takes approximately 7-14 days for the brows to heal over, and about 1 month for the color to fully set in. You'll notice the color is very light right after the two weeks after healing; the skin will have an opaque milky looking quality to it. This is known as the milk skin and is common in semi-permanent skin procedures. This is due to the tissue still healing from the inside out even though the surface of the skin is healed. True color will reveal itself once healed.

 A touch up session after 8-12 weeks may be necessary as everyone heals differently and outcome will vary. Depending on your skin, certain areas may not pick up during first session and may need to be refilled.  Pigment color may need to be adjusted, brow thickness and more strokes can be added. Individuals with oily skin often require a deeper shade during the touch up session as the oils tend to lighten the pigment.

Note that the touch up session at 8-12 weeks may not be required for all clients. It’s totally dependent on your skin type as well as preference.

Most importantly, your touch up session is when we refine your brows to ensure it looks perfect and retains the color for the whole year and longer.

Touch up sessions should not be done earlier than 8 weeks after initial microblading session as pigment color has not fully settled into the skin. Most importantly, this is to prevent scar damage as the tissue requires time to completely heal.

The pain level for the procedure is considered mild to none.  Prior to the procedure your brow technician will apply a topical anesthetic to numb the area and reapplied during the procedure. Everyone responds differently to anesthetic; depending on the client, the feeling of the procedure has been described as light cat scratches to not feeling anything. Topical anesthetics used may contain lidocaine, prilocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine and epinephrine. 

After the procedure, redness and slight swelling in the area is normal.   Clients describe the area feeling like a light sunburn. Clients can take Paracetamol but not aspirin or ibuprofen.