Commonly Asked Questions

• If you are NOT over 18 years of age
• If you are pregnant and/or nursing
• If you are prone to keloid scarring
• If you are on blood thinners (such as Coumadin, Aspirin, Alcohol, Ibuprofen) or have a bleeding disorder that put you at an increased risk of bleeding and delayed healing. Please discuss with regular Doctor and tattoo technician if you are able to be able to have this treatment. .
• If you have an autoimmune disorder that increase risk of infection and delayed healing
• If you are undergoing chemo or radiation within the past 6 - 12 months. (Also consult with Doctor and tattoo technician).  
• previous Permanent make up (eyebrows) must  be Approved first BEFORE -
• If you have eczema or psoriasis on face especially near brows
• Inflamed acne on forehead brow area   
• Extreme Sun damage on brows or Actinic keratosis a rough, scaly patch or bump on the skin. It’s also known as a solar keratosis. Actinic keratoses are very common, and many people have them. They are caused by ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin. often appear as small dry, scaly or crusty patches of skin. They may be red, light or dark tan, white, pink, flesh-toned or a combination of colors and are sometimes raised. Because of their rough texture, actinic keratoses are often easier to feel than see …. If these areas are on the brow the brow will not take the pigment.  Proceeding with treatment may results in uneven or patchy brows. 
• Not on Accutane for one year (thins skin)    
• No Retina A for 4 weeks (thins skin)  
• Stop using AHA products 2 weeks before Alpha Hydroxy Acid. Glycolic Acid  
• No sunbathing for the last 3 week 
• No Botox on forehead within 4 weeks of treatment
   

 Unfortunately, pre-existing skin conditions and skin treatments can heavily compromise the effectiveness of Microblading so before you book your appointment make sure you have a good understanding of how certain skin conditions can affect final desired results.

SKIN CONDITIONS (FACE ONLY) Skin Complications – If you have skin which is prone to complications with eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris and dermatitis (i.e., your skin is constantly flaking, itching, or aggravated), chances are your skin is in a constant state of unrest and shedding and is not suitable for tattooing and therefore won’t hold the pigment well. Chronic Conditions – The same goes for conditions like chronic acne and rosacea. The inherent nature of this type of skin causes easy bleeding, which once again means your skin will not retain the color very well and intended effect of Nicroblading.

The nature of these types of skin causes easy bleeding once aggravated, which once again means your skin will not retain the color and intended effect of Microblading. State of Skin – If your skin is sensitive, it is likely to be easily aggravated and bleed easily. A good way to know if your skin is sensitive is if turns pink very easily from a little scratch.  

For Microblading excessively oily skin can cause those tattooed hair strokes to blur together and give off an unwanted solid effect instead of a naturally feathered look. Therefore a Powder Brow will be suggested.  

A powder brow will also be suggested if your skin has large pores, specifically in the region of the eyebrows and forehead (aka the T-Zone), Powder brow is recommended because the microblading technique will blur and result in a powdered look once healed over extended time

Along similar lines, Microblading hair strokes will not lay properly on skin with deep wrinkles, which can make the overall look appear uneven. Therefore a Powder Brow will be suggested.  

Moles, bumps, piercing, and generally raised skin around the eyebrows will also not be able to retain color. (As a rule we do not tattoo over Moles as they can change over time) 

I use a topical 5% Lidocaine solution on my clients to assure they are as comfortable as possible. However, everyone has different pain tolerances. On a scale of 0-10, my clients range is from 0-4 with an average of 2. Some say it feels like their hair is being plucked, some say there is some soreness, while others fall asleep during the procedure. If you are experiencing any discomfort at any time we can stop and reapply numbing before we continue. Your comfort is very important to me.

• You must be off Accutane or any prescribed acne medications for 1year. NO exceptions!
• Please do not drink any alcohol, CAFFEINE, including coffee or energizing drinks at least 24 hours before the treatment as they will thin your blood.
• Do not take ADVIL or other blood thinners such as Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, or Ibuprofen (unless medically necessary) 48-72 hours prior to your treatment. Extra strength Tylenol can be taken if you are nervous about pain or have low pain tolerance.
• Please NO tanning up to 14 days prior to treatment otherwise more treatments will be necessary for the skin to take the pigment.
• No laser treatment on area 14 days prior to treatment.
• Do not have chemical peels, microdermabrasions, mesotherapy or any intense treatment which will cause faster skin cell rejuvenating and cause skin irritation 3-4 weeks before procedure.
• Botox should be done 4 weeks before or 4 weeks after treatment.
• Avoid exercising the day of the procedure and do not excessively sweat 3 days after treatment.
• If you get your eyebrows waxed, threaded or tinted, please have this done at least 72hrs before procedure. It is recommended to wait at least 14 days to wax or threaded and 30 days for tinting AFTER procedure.
• Please keep in mind that sensitivity will increase during your menstrual cycle.
• Wash hair before procedure.