You’re not satisfied with the color or shape of your eyebrows, but you no longer have time in the morning to perfect your eyebrows with makeup every morning. You need a longer-lasting solution, and you’ve heard coworkers rave about microblading. Is microblading right for you? Is microblading permanent? Will it hurt? Keep reading to discover the answers to these questions and learn everything you need to know about this long-lasting treatment.
Is Microblading Permanent?
Microblading in Fort Collins is long-lasting, but it is not permanent. Numerous factors, including your skin type, the pigment type used to create your new eyebrows, and how well you care for your skin after treatment will affect how long your ideal results last. In some cases, the results of this treatment can last for roughly 2.5 years. However, it is possible to need a touch-up session just 18 months after your first session.
For results that last as long as possible, it is very important that you take excellent care of your skin after your treatment session. For example, it is vital that you keep your new eyebrows dry for at least seven days following your session. If your brows get wet, the pigment can loosen and lighten before it has a real opportunity to settle in. Furthermore, to ensure that you enjoy long-lasting ideal results, you need to:
- Not rub your skin
- Not exfoliate your skin
- Not scratch your skin
- Minimize sun exposure
- Minimize LED light exposure
- Hold off on IPL treatments
Who Is a Good Microblading Candidate?
Generally, a good microblading candidate is an individual who is concerned about the appearance of their eyebrows. Nonetheless, it is vital that you attend an initial evaluation with an aesthetic expert to discuss your goals to verify that this is the safest, most effective treatment method for you. Most of the time, the people who seek this treatment suffer from asymmetrical eyebrows or alopecia and want to save time and money on applying makeup daily.
However, you may be a good candidate for this treatment if your eyebrows are light and you wish they were darker. Similarly, this treatment may be appropriate for you if you have sparse eyebrows. If you have lost a significant amount of eyebrow hair due to chemotherapy, you may be a good microblading candidate. Also, you may be a good microblading candidate if you spend a lot of time sweating and want your brows to be sweatproof and waterproof.
Who Is a Poor Microblading Candidate?
While this long-lasting, effective treatment is appropriate for most individuals, it is not right for everyone. For example, if you have oily skin, you may not be a good fit for this treatment because the pigment strokes may heal a lot thicker, affecting your results. Furthermore, the oilier your skin is, the more likely it is that your ideal results will fade faster.
It is also worth noting that you may not be a good fit for this treatment if you have very sensitive skin. Furthermore, this treatment may not be appropriate for you if you have contact dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis. You will also be considered a poor candidate if you have taken isotretinoin within six months of your appointment. Isotretinoin is a serious contraindication for microblading. Other contraindications include:
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- NSAIDs
What Can I Expect During My Treatment Session?
While microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo, the treatment is much different from getting a tattoo in that it is not painful. You should also not expect any discomfort during your treatment session. Before your treatment session begins, we will inspect your skin to verify that it is not irritated. If it is not irritated, we will disinfect it with a powerful sanitizer and apply a topical numbing cream to ensure you don’t feel anything during your session at all.
Once your skin has been prepared for treatment, we will run the specialized tool across your skin. Attached to this tool are several needles that place pigments beneath your epidermis, resulting in lines that give the appearance of beautiful brow hairs. You can generally expect your session to take around an hour to complete.
Will I Need to Take Time Off From Work to Recover?
If you have a sedentary job, you can go back to work once your microblading session is over. If you have a physically demanding job, limit sweating as much as possible and clean the sweat from your face immediately after work.
Microblading results usually last anywhere from 18 to 30 months, a lot longer than makeup that you have to apply every day. Numerous factors affect how long your results will last, but no matter what you do, you will eventually need to have a follow-up appointment. For dark, thick, beautiful brows that last as long as possible, you will need to keep your skin dry for at least a week after your session and refrain from scratching the treatment area.
