Permanent Eyebrow & Eyeliner & Lipliner

If you have a very busy schedule or allergies to certain products, permanent makeup on your eyes and lips can be a good option for you. Areas that can be enhanced include your eyebrows, around your eyes on the eyelid and inside the lower lash line. Sometimes pigment is used to create eye shadow too. You can also choose to have permanent lip liner applied; this makes lips look more professionally finished, and thin lips slightly fuller. Our medical aestheticians will apply your permanent makeup in a procedure called micro-pigment implementation. In effect, it’s similar to doing a tattoo.

How long will it last?
Indefinitely. However, color may soften over time with the aging process, the environment, your skin type and care of your permanent procedure area.

Your questions, needs and expectations will be discussed during a complimentary consultation, which also includes a review of your medical history, care instructions and a look at before and after’ pictures.

Strict sanitation and sterilization guidelines are follow in accordance with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) using autoclave sterilization. Single use sterile needles are used with each application.

Recovery
Eyebrows: immediate

Eyes: 24 to 48 hours
Lips: 3 to 5 days
Pain is minimal; however, topical anesthesia can be used for maximum comfort, for sensitive skin.

Microblading

Microblading is a form of permanent makeup that provides a means to partially or fully camouflage missing eyebrow hair with the appearance of simulated hair using fine deposits of cosmetic tattoo pigments. The technique used is to mimic a feather touch and hair like strokes. Microblading is performed by depositing pigment superficially in the upper region of the dermis with the use of a hand tool with attached needles fused together, and may involve the use of a machine with a specially devised hygienic needle cartridge. Similar to permanent makeup brow treatments using a machine, the Microblading technique involves drawing individual, crisp hair strokes that are very natural looking. The pigment used in microblading is semi-permanent and can last between 1-3 years. The pigment will begin to fade within 12 months. In order to keep your brows looking fresh, a touch up is recommended every 12 months to 24 months maximum. After 2 years, full price for microblading will apply.

For clients that choose a softer look and lighter color shade initially or those who did not follow the after care instructions properly may require more frequent touch ups.

Factors that will cause your micro-bladed brow tattoo fade faster: iron deficiency, sun exposure, exfoliants, strong immune systems, exposure to salt water, smoking.

How long does it take?

Microblading is a 2 step process, usually 6-8 weeks apart. It is important to complete both the initial procedure and touch up.

STEP 1: The initial procedure takes approximately 2 hours. During this time, a consultation is done where we discuss your desired brow look, choose a colour tone and draw the initial outline of the procedure area for your approval. Though our faces are NOT perfectly symmetrical (one side is usually flatter than the other), we do our very best to create as much symmetry as possible! As we like to say BROWS ARE SISTERS, NOT TWINS. Once you are satisfied with the basic shape and symmetry, the area is then traced over and semi-permanent pigment is applied with a disposable microblading hand tool. This procedure uses a manual hand tool and not a machine.

STEP 2: The second stage of the treatment is a TOUCH-UP appointment. The touch up that takes approximately 1 hour and is included in your service. Touch ups are done no earlier than 5 weeks of your initial procedure and no later than 10 weeks. If you do not schedule your touchup within 10 weeks, you will be required to pay a touch up fee outlined in our touchup schedule.

It is IMPERATIVE you complete the touch up treatment. Without it, the results will not be optimal. Colour will fade significantly within 4 weeks as the skin heals, peels and fades. The touch up corrects any irregularities in the microbladed hair strokes, color tones and finishes the process.

**Occasionally a third touch up (4-6 weeks later) is necessary for certain clients where the pigment does not take as well to the skin.**

How to prepare for your appointment

• 24 hours prior to your appointment, DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL or CAFFEINE.

• 72 hours prior to your appointment, DO NOT TAKE ADVIL or other blood thinners such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Niacin or Vitamin E unless medically necessary. For extra pain relief, you may take Tylenol 1 hour prior to your appointment.

• Botox should be done 2 weeks before

• Avoid booking during your menstrual cycle as it can increase your pain.

• No waxing, tanning or tinting 3 days before.

• Arrive with no makeup for your appointment. A lot of wiping of pigment takes place and makeup can get ruined

• Be prepared for your brows to look a little red and really dark but don’t worry, they will fade in color 30-50%.

Who is NOT a good candidate for microblading?

• Pregnant

• History of Keloids or Hypertrophic scarring

• Diabetic (require doctor’s clearance)

• Chemotherapy (require doctor’s clearance)

• Viral infections and/or diseases

• Epilepsy

• Pacemaker or major heart problems

• Organ transplant

• Skin irritations or Psoriasis near the treated area (rashes, sunburn, acne, etc.)

• Sick (cold, flu, etc.)

• Accutane in the past year

• Heart conditions, uncontrolled high blood pressure,

• Any treatment, medication, or illness that compromises the immune system and/or the body’s healing process.

How long can I expect it to last?
The pigment used in microblading is semi-permanent and can last between 1-3 years. The pigment will begin to fade within 12 months. In order to keep your brows looking fresh, a touch up is recommended every 12 months to 24 months maximum. For clients with oily skin type will get around 9 months – 1 year as the pigment does not hold long on oil. After 2 years, full price for microblading will apply.

For clients that choose a softer look and lighter color shade initially or those who did not follow the after-care instructions properly may require more frequent touch ups.

FAQ

Does the application hurt?
We take every precaution necessary to ensure the microblading procedure is as pain free as possible. A strong topical anaesthetic cream is used prior to and during the procedure to keep you as comfortable as possible. Some clients find the procedure a little uncomfortable while others report no discomfort at all.

How long is the recovery or healing time?
Immediately after your microblading procedure and in the first 10 days, your brows will appear significantly darker and defined than perhaps your desired look. It may continue to get darker over the next few days as scabs begin to form, however this is not an accurate indication of the finished and healed result. 30-50% of your brow color will fade as the scabs fall off within 7-10 days. In some cases, the scabs may take longer to heal and fall off. DO NOT PICK YOUR SCABS. The pigment is within the scab and you do not want to pull any pigment out of your skin prematurely. We all heal differently and what works on one client may not be effective on another so please do not compare your results.

How do you choose a colour?
We choose a colour together by applying small amounts of different coloured pigments to the skin near to your brows and selecting the best match for your skin tone, features and personal preference. Ideally, we closely match the color of your brow hair rather than your current hair color for the most natural results.

Does it hurt afterwards?
The area can be a little sore for the first few hours and tender to touch for a couple days.

Can you micro blade over an existing brow tattoo?
Microblading can be done over an existing brow tattoo, however the old tattoo must be significantly faded for the hair strokes to show through and look natural.

Are there any side effects during or after the procedure?
During the procedure there may be some minor bleeding. This depends on the client. If you take blood thinners on a daily basis, then some slight bleeding may occur. Bruising is rare but can occur. There is usually some tenderness for a few days.

What are factors that will cause my micro-bladed brow tattoo to fade faster:

• Iron deficiency

• Sun exposure

• Exfoliants

• Strong immune systems

• Exposure to salt water

• Smoking