With so many self proclaimed eyebrow microblading gurus nowadays I get endless calls from other artists' patients asking me about my after care dos and don’ts recommendations. I understand their frustration and confusion because I see numerous aftercare "instructions" in different forums, on Facebook and other social media and in the articles and blogs of these artists. Their imagination runs wild sometimes and I don’t blame them; I see a lot of “Microblading schools and courses” teaching people all kinds of nonsense.
Seems like everyone has recently received a degree in
dermatology.
Putting all jokes aside, I decided to write this article based
on personal experience, trial and errors, online research,
medical knowledge from the doctors I work and have been working
closely with throughout 20 years, interviews with other doctors
and of course, quality training from my microblading schools
(Swiss Color, Phibrows and Biotek)
Without further ado I would like to invite you to please take
the time to read these “Eyebrow Microblading Facts Vs Myths” in
case either you decide to get your procedure done or if you are
a newbie in the business, you can be better informed about this
subject which seems to be confusing professionals and amateurs
alike in discussion forums lately.
The Lucky 7 Common Eyebrow Microblading Myths (and counter facts
to debunk them!):
Myth #1: Don’t get your
eyebrows wet
for several days after your procedure.
Fact: eyebrows should be washed (lightly, think
finger tips, softly, luke warm water and sensitive skin soap) as
soon as you get home in order to remove any drying blood or
lymph that might be oozing out of your cuts. The cuts should be
kept clean and dry, they should be able to "breathe".
Myth #2:
Use A&D ointment on eyebrows for healing.
Fact: A&D while very effective for machine
(rotary, digital etc) tattooed eyebrows works horribly for
pigment and color retention on microbladed eyebrows. Big no-no,
unless you want your microbladed eyebrows to go away and never
come back.
Myth #3: If
your skin is oily it’s best to
use the “dry healing” method.
Fact: while eyebrows should be kept moist with
aftercare
AFTER the cuts have fully healed into a dry scab! Even oily skin needs proper aftercare, as weird as this may
sound; once a thin layer of aftercare balm is applied in the
microbladed area it also helps to control the levels of oil
coming out of the pores. Remember: oily skin usually has
difficulty retaining color because the oil coming out of the
pores pushes the pigment out, but if the skin is moisturized
enough, then it won’t have the need to produce this extra oil to
begin with, think “fight fire with fire”, yeah, kinda like that,
trust me on this one; I have been suffering with extremely oily
skin and big pores all of my life myself and now the only thing
that controls my oily skin is actually adding oil rich
moisturizers! Go figure!
Myth #4: I
can go to the pool or the beach as long as I
don’t get my head wet and use a hat during the first 7-10 days
after the procedure and all will be well.
Fact: If you go to the pool, beach, or any
“hot” place you will end up sweating. And remember: sweat pushes
the pigment out of the skin, especially during these crucial
first 7-10 days.
Myth #5:
It’s only safe to do Microblading on the eyebrow area after the
full effects of Botox have passed, which can
take several months for some people.
Fact: My board certified plastic surgeons from
Miami, FL, Beverly Hills, CA and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil tell me
that microblading can be done 10 days after botox application.
Myth #6:
Pre-numbing makes the skin
texture different and impairs the successful
outcome of your eyebrow microblading procedure.
Fact: This is by far the worst myth, which even
the greatest microblading masters in the world insist into
swearing it into an absolute truth. According to my own personal
experience doing microblading over 1000 (and counting!) pairs of
eyebrows with anesthetic and according to every single
dermatologist I’ve asked this is absolutely NOT true. So,
newbies: go ahead and make your patient feel comfortably, numb
before you start your beautiful work! And potential patient:
don’t you fear! No pain is near!
Myth #7: If
I am taking vitamin E, or blood thinners I
shouldn’t get my eyebrow
microbladed. Also I can’t use my retinoids or
chemical peels after getting my brows micro bladed.
Fact: If you are prone to bleed more than usual
be sure to tell your artist about it, so he or she may proceed
with caution and a lighter hand to prevent bleeding. Bleeding
interferes with a successful procedure because the blood pushes
out the pigments. After your procedure you can put any cream, or
do any treatment on your face as long as you avoid your eyebrow
area; the rest of the face and neck is ok to apply.
Hopefully this article helped clear up a lot of confusion out
there in the cyber world regarding correct and effective
microblading eyebrows’ aftercare. Thank you for reading and
until we meet again, have a wonderful day!
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