Making The Most Of Your Cosmetic Procedure

If you are tired of having to constantly fill in your eyebrows to get the look that you want, it is time to consider getting them microbladed. Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic procedure that gives the appearance of darker, fuller, more defined eyebrows.

A technician uses a needle and pigmentation to create the appearance of additional eyebrow hair. After the microblading procedure, it is important to avoid getting your eyebrows wet for a couple weeks so that you do not fade the new pigmentation. Here are a few things you should know if microblading sounds like the procedure for your brows.

1. The Results Require Annual Touch-Ups

You can expect your microbladed eyebrows to last for approximately three years. However, to maintain your eyebrows' original appearance, you should have them touched up once a year.

2. Your Initial Results Will Usually Lighten 

After having their eyebrows microbladed, it is isn't uncommon for patients to feel like their new eyebrows are too dark or too heavy. However, it is important to wait a couple weeks for the eyebrows to heal before making your final determination. The pigmentation is heaviest right after your appointment. Your eyebrows will scab, and after the scabs fall off, this usually results in a lighter brow.

If you prefer a darker, heavier brow, it is important to make sure that you schedule a follow-up appointment about a month after your initial microblading appointing. At this appointment, your technician can restore your brows to your desired appearance.

3. The Procedure May Produce Some Discomfort

Some find that microblading procedure to be painful. However, your technician will use an anesthetic that helps alleviate most of the pain.

4. You Have Control Over Your Final Results

One of the best parts of microblading is that it is possible for the technician to customize the results so that they suit your preferences; there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to the final product.

If you are happy with the shape of your eyebrows but just want them a bit darker, microblading can do this. If you are satisfied with the color of your eyebrows, but want to make some slight adjustments to the shape, you can do so with microblading. Your technician can adjust your arch, even out the shape of your eyebrows, or extend them so that they better frame your eyes.

In the event that you aren't happy with how your brows look, your technician may make adjustments to the appearance of your brows at your follow-up appointment. Talk to technicians at centers like Los Gatos Dermatology to learn more.