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MICROBLADING / HAIRSTROKE TATTOO/ 3D TATTOO

What is the procedure like?

Microblading involves the manual method of semi permanent makeup done by a handheld tool. It originated in Asia and has since become very popular across the nation in the past few years. The technique creates very crisp, fine hair strokes that don't blur after healing. The stroking movement of the handheld tool has a grouping of very fine needles in a row that deposit pigment into the basal cell layer with stroking movements. 

The Prep:

If you’ve ever hired a professional painter, they will tell you that “it’s all in the prep”. Professional painters know that they get the best results when they spend extra time sanding, filling holes, making sure edges are smooth and applying the right primer.  Well, microblading is very similar.  You will get much better results when you properly prep.

It all starts with a good canvas! The eyebrow area must be healthy, strong, non-sensitive, and non-irritated.  Here’s how to get your skin ready for the procedure:

  • Do not pick/tweeze/wax/perform electrolysis one week before the procedure

  • Do not tan two weeks prior to the service, or have a sunburned face

  • Do not have any type of facial 2 weeks prior to the procedure

  • Do not work out the day of the procedure

  • Do not have botox 3 weeks prior to the procedure

  • Do not take Fish Oil or Vitamin E one week prior to the procedure (they are natural blood thinners)

  • Do not wax or tint your eyebrows 3 days prior to the procedure.

In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:

  • Do not drink alcohol 24 - 48 hours before your tattoo

  • Do not consume coffee before your procedure

  • Do not take an Aspirin or Ibuprofen for pain relief (these also thin the blood)

Now that you know what NOT to do, it’s time to share my secret recipe for getting amazing microblading results! It's all in the aftercare.

* This is not recommended for clients who Keloid easily.

What can I expect during the procedure?

Microblading takes anywhere from one to one and a half hours total. I apply a numbing agent so that the pain is minimal if any at all. I then set up all sterilized tools while the numbing agent sits for 15-20 minutes. Next is the consultation. Together the client and I find a shape that best suits your face and outline your brows with pencil. Once the desired shape is created we find the best custom pigment to suit your skin undertones and hair color,  a technique of stroking movements and masking is done and once finished we apply the natural version of Aquaphor. It is recommended to do dry healing, unless the client is experiencing tightness or itchiness, then a small amount of NATURAL AQUAPHOR only once daily is recommended. DO NOT overdo the moisturizing process.

The day of the treatment: Absorb

After the procedure, gently blot the area with clean tissue to absorb excess lymph fluid. Do this every 5 minutes for the full day until the oozing has stopped.  Removing this fluid prevents hardening of the lymphatic fluids.

What Can I expect weeks 1-4 and what is the touch up for?

Week 1- 

Day 1-2: Color is 20-40% more than what it will look like healed. Color is more solid, strokes are more crisp. Mild swelling, light bruising, redness and discomfort will subside (although these conditions are rare). Apply balm, don't touch otherwise.

Day 3-7: Outer skin healing and exfoliation begins where the top layers of skin shed causing excess pigment to flake away. Don't pick at the peeling skin or scabbing (NOT everyone scabs). Skin starts to itch. Don't scratch, tap lightly around the area to alleviate itching,. Color may appear gray or muted.

Week 2- 

Day 8-10: Flaking is in it final stages. Color may appear gray, light or spotty in some cases.

Day 11-14: Skin begins to take on normal characteristics again.

Week 3: Inner skin healing begins. Color starts to come back after fading or looking gray, light or patchy. Color and strokes begin to soften.

Week 4-6 : Inner skin healing reaches final stages. Color and strokes continue to soften. Time to schedule a touch-up.

TOUCH UP- The touch up is FREE and takes about one hour. The same procedures apply. This allows the clients to add more hairs, warm up or cool down the color, or make any changes they wish to their eyebrows. A lot of times clients wish to go darker or more full.

Important Reminders

  • Use a fresh pillowcase while you sleep.

  • Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away. Picking can cause scarring or loss of color.

  • No facials, botox, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.

  • Avoid hot, sweaty exercise for one week.

  • Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks after the procedure.  Wear a hat when outdoors.

  • Avoid long, hot showers for the first 10 days.

  • Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.

  • Avoid face-down swimming, lakes, and hot tubs for the first 10 days,

  • Avoid topical makeup and sunscreen on the area.

  • DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch the treated area.

 Important note about showering:

Limit your showers to 5 minutes so that you do not create too much steam. Keep your face/procedure area out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair. Your face should only be getting wet only at the end of the shower.  Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.


FIBROBLAST

You may see some immediate tightening as well as some lifting, specifically if you have crepey skin. (thick, tough, sun-damaged skin may not show immediate results)

Please remember it takes a minimum of 12 weeks to see what will be close to the final result though you may still get improvements to the area for up to 6 months as collagen & elastin production is increased.

Face dots shed approximately 4 - 10 days following the treatment. Dots on the neck & body can take longer than the face, usually around 2 weeks. The new skin that is revealed will be pink from 5 days up to 3 months post procedure, increasingly fading until returning to original coloration. This is encouraged by the application Vitamin E oil. 

After the carbon crust dots fall away, the skin may be temporarily tender & peeling or even slightly textured. This is normal & will get smoother each day, return to its’ normal coloration & continue to tighten over the 3 month healing period. As skin returns to its’ original texture & color, the skin may appear healed, but that is just the beginning as the skin underneath does its work.​

It takes 4 weeks for collagen & elastin production to begin. As a skin cycle is 4-6 weeks & will start to show results from any procedure or new skin care regimen. 
A skin cycle is where the new cells born at the deepest layer of the epidermis & mature as they rise to the surface of the skin, & then ultimately be shed off.
It will take two skin cycles or 12 weeks for healing process to be complete. The most tightening & lifting happens in weeks 6 -10.

Temporary swelling is normal due to the fact that the area will be recovering from a deliberate controlled wound.  Swelling cannot be avoided & will subside in a matter of days. Ice, Ibuprofen as well as an OTC antihistamine will help to minimize swelling. You will applying colloidal silver gel & will be instructed to follow a dry healing method, during which you will keep area dry until dots fall away by them selves. 

FIBROBLAST HEALING GUIDE

  • You may resume most activities immediately after any treatment but you may not look your best during the healing process. Clients usually have 4 - 10 days of dots (5 - 7 days of dots on average), usually followed by some redness that will gradually diminish. Depending on your where your treatment is and your desired level of privacy, you may want to minimize in-person appointments until your dots fall (approximately a week).
     

  • Do not pick scabs! Removing the scabs prematurely may result in scarring and discoloration. Allow scabs to come off on their own. This will ensure the best possible result and avoid scarring, hyperpigmentation and infection. If you feel the scabs are accidentally being rubbed off prematurely, then protect them with by covering them with Aquaphor to prevent falling off too early. The longer the scabs stay put the longer the skin has a chance to heal itself with the protection of the scab.

  • Ice the treated area using a clean towel to cover the ice pack each use. Alternate 10 minutes on and off for up to 1 hour for the first 2 days.
     

  • Keep the treated area clean using a mild, unscented, alcohol free cleanser. PAT DRY- KEEP DRY! 

  • Ice, anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine medicines can also help with swelling in the early healing phases.

  • Do not apply makeup (even mineral makeup) until the scabbing has fallen off completely. This is to avoid infection or disrupting the scabs prematurely.

  • IMPORTANT! Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to the treated area. Once the scabbing process is complete, always apply broad spectrum SPF 50 or higher to the area for a minimum of 3 months after your last treatment. This skin is still healing and can easily become damaged by any UV rays and may cause hyperpigmentation and/or premature aging. 

  • Dry healing is preferred but if your scabs become unbearably itchy, then you may safely apply aloe vera up to three times per day to help manage itchy sensation. Icing also helps manage itchiness.

  • Taking collagen, vitamin c and L-lysine supplements over the course of your healing process can give your immune system and collagen production a boost.  

  • Avoid smoking. 

  • Avoid shaving over any area that has been treated until the skin has fully healed. 

  • Exercising right after a treatment is not recommended because any heat, steam or sweat can add to inflammation. Do not use any pools, hot tubs or saunas until after the dots have fallen off and your skin returns to a more normal state. 

  • After the dots have fallen off on their own, you may use makeup to cover any redness. If your skin is ready, using a gentle chemical/enzyme exfoliant can help to create a smoother surface from the peeling that is typical at this stage of healing.

  • Do not use anything harsh on your skin (like acids, peels or physical exfoliants) until you have reached the 8 weeks post treatment healing point. Use common sense, if it doesn’t feel good, then don’t do it.


STAGES OF HEALING​

Day 1: Try to lay propped up with pillows. Some discomfort is normal. The swelling will likely be worse in the mornings and lessen towards the evening. If you have had eye treatments, you may find it difficult to open your eyes the following morning, however it will subside throughout the day. It will feel like a bad sunburn.
 Day 2: The swelling typically peaks by day 2. Swelling can also spread to the under eye area, DON’T PANIC, this is perfectly normal. The upper and lower eye are all connected, therefore the fluids from the upper eye will drain to the lower eye area. This too shall pass. 

Day 3: You may notice an improvement in the swelling and the “dots” will start to crust/scab over. The scabs must not be picked, allow them to fall off on their own. Your level of discomfort will have subsided a bit. For those who experienced the under eye swelling, this will still be present. 

Day 4: Some mild residual swelling may still be present on the upper eyelids. Discomfort should diminish
.Day 5: Swelling should be complete and scabs may still be present. Use Aquaphor to protect if scabs are accidentally getting rubbed off prematurely. 

Days 6 - 10: You are patiently waiting for the remaining scabs to fall off on their own.  It is normal for the new skin under the scabs to be pink or red and peeling as the healing process continues.

Weeks 2 - 8: After scabs fall off, you may have tender, peeling or textured skin for a few days or weeks.

Once your skin is no longer tender, you may safety use a non-physical, gentle, enzyme exfoliant to slough off peeling skin. After scabs fall off, you may also use healing serums, lotions and make up. Each day, your skin will progressively return to its’ original coloration and texture.
 

-Remember it will take 12 weeks for healing process to cycle through completely and for skin to be refreshed and for healing to complete. (You may continue to see results for up to 6 months.)

-Depending on laxity & desired results, you may want to have multiple treatments on the same area. Areas may be treated every 3 months to let the collagen heal and the skin to turn over.


LIP BLUSH TATTOO

Lip blushing is a permanent makeup (PMU) procedure that introduces a tint of desired lip color to your lips, corrects symmetry issues, and gives your lips more volume. It is one of the beauty secrets of the 21st century that saves you time for makeup and boosts your self-confidence.

How Long Does It Take for Lip Blush To Heal?

The lip blush healing process lasts between seven and ten days. During this period, you go through some discomfort that may have you doubting the process and even flashes of regret. The whole recovery process and return to normalcy may last up to a month, but the experience is worth it.

What Does the Lip Blush Procedure Entail?

Lip tattooing entails making tiny incisions in the skin and introducing pigment with a unique PMU electric device. The technique takes between 40 minutes to an hour. Like temporary makeup, the application of can give several illusions. These styles include full, aquarelle, ombre, and semi-permanent lined lips. The pigment takes about 2 to 5 years to fade completely, but it’s advisable to retouch every six months to one year.


Day 1- Lip Swelling, Tenderness, and Color Intensity

The discomfort of the lip blush procedure starts as soon as the anesthetic wears off. The ache in this stage includes swelling, tenderness, and deep color intensity.

Lip Swelling

Your lips will start swelling a few minutes into the procedure as a natural reaction to the tiny incisions made using the electric device. Initially, you may not feel the swelling, but your lips feel heavy and swollen as the numbing effect wears off. Besides the swelling, your lips will discharge some fluid for a few hours after the procedure. Keep calm and blot the fluid as instructed by your artist.

Tenderness of Lips

Your lips will feel tender, tight, and painful a few hours after the procedure. This discomfort kicks in as soon as the anesthetic wears off and the numbing effect is over. Avoid over-the-counter painkillers, but talk to your artist about pain management if it’s unbearable.

Lip Color Intensifying

Your lip color may get intense on the first day, and this might be a good thing or too much, depending on your preference. If you loathe the bold color, hang in there and watch it fade to the right shade in the next few days.

Day 2- Less Lip Swelling, More Tenderness, and a Lot of Dryness

Typically, the lip swelling subsides on the second day, and your lips assume their average size. If the node is still significant at this stage, check with your artist to rule out an allergic reaction. As the swelling lessens, the tenderness increases, and you might feel discomfort similar to a sunburn. Additionally, your lips feel dry and tight, and scabbing starts forming. Apply the recommended moisturizer to help you endure the pain. Avoid wetting the lips or activities that extend the lips, such as laughing. Avoid hot for spicy food for two days.

Day 3 and 4- Heavy Lip Peeling and Dryness

The most challenging stage in the lip blush healing process is days 3 and 4. The lip dryness goes overboard, and the scabs start to peel, starting at the center and spreading in patches to the lip edges. The peeling skin is regenerating, and you might also experience an itching sensation. Do not give in to the urge, as it will ruin the pigmentation.

Days 5- 10 Minor Peeling and Color Ghosting

Color ghosting is a regular occurrence in the day-by-day healing process for lip blush as the pigment sets in under the skin. The color may disappear, but this shouldn’t cause alarm. The remaining scabs continue to peel as your lips regain their softness.


What To Avoid During the Lip Tattoo Healing Process

The lip tattoo healing process can be challenging, but it will be manageable with the proper aftercare routine. Below are things to avoid for an effortless lip blush healing process:

  • Avoid any wetness on your lips except the recommended moisturizer

  • Don’t touch your lips

  • Keep your lips sterile to prevent infection

  • Avoid direct sunlight

  • Skip the swimming pool, sauna, or hot bath

  • Keep toothpaste, alcohol, salt, and any hot substance away from your lips


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