Tips to Follow Before and After Microblading Procedure Perfect eyebrow shape imparts attractiveness and charm to your face. Sadly, not all people have desired brows. While some have sparse brows, others have very thin brows. Fortunately, microblading is an ideal solution to enhance this facial feature. Thus, if you are concerned about having beautiful brows or have undergone treatments that lead to thinning or loss of brows, you can easily achieve a gorgeous transformation with microblading brows. In this blog, we will discuss some tips that an individual should follow while going for microblading option.
Pre-Procedure Tips for Microblading In order to achieve the best results, first of all, you should consult a professional who performs this procedure to know if you need to take certain precautionary step or something similar. Here are some of the tips that microblading clients are advised to follow. •
You should avoid the consumption of alcohol, aspirin/ibuprofen, and any vitamins that may thin your blood within 72 hours before the microblading procedure.
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You should avoid going for sunbathing or tanning procedure so that the professional can assess your natural skin tone. Use of face scrubs or chemical peel is not advised two weeks before the treatment. You don’t have to remove your brow makeup while visiting the professional. This way, the microblading technician can get a closer idea of what look you prefer for your eyebrows. You can come with reference pictures of brows’ shape and color and work with the technician to create a completely customized look you want.
Post-Procedure Tips for Microblading Though the microblading professional will instruct you what you should do or avoid after the procedure, there is no harm to have a look at what microblading clients are generally advised to follow after the procedure is done. • • • • •
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Clean the eyebrows with a q-tip and lightly moisten fabric with distilled or cooled downed boiling water within two hours after the procedure. Wipe the old healing balm and any lymphatic liquid that may have built up gently. Lightly pat dry with a tissue and re-apply the healing balm with a new q-tip. Ensure to apply a thin layer of healing balm every morning and night for a week. Avoid over-application of the healing balm. Don’t wet the brow area in water for at least 14 days. Avoid the face area while taking a shower. When you need to clean or wash the face, make sure that you avoid the brows and clean around them. Don’t put makeup on the brow area for the period recommended by your professional (which is usually a minimum of 10 days). Putting makeup on microbladed brows can lead to infections. It is not advised to consume alcohol, aspirin/ibuprofen, and any vitamins that can thin your blood for at least 24 hours. As the brow area heals, it may feel slightly itchy and will start to scab over. You must not peel or pick at the scabs as it may have an impact on the pigmentation outcome. You must not go swimming, tanning, or into saunas for at least 14 days. Don’t use any face scrubs or chemical peels for at least 2 weeks after the treatment.
Following these tips or what your microblading technician has suggested is necessary to ensure better results and achieve the desired outcome.