Digital Microblading

-What is Digital Microblading? What is the difference between Digital Microblading and Microblading?

Digital Microblading and Microblading are two similar procedures, as the end result is identical. The main difference is how the tattoo is applied. Microblading is applied with a manual hand tool, cutting skin in a hair like shape.

Digital Microblading uses an ultra-fine needle and dots mimicking hair are applied with a cosmetic tattoo machine to accomplish the same results without cutting into skin thus better retention, less trauma to skin and better healing process. No matter what skin type, any client can receive this service, but it is the best method for oily skin. Digital Microblading method packs the pigment into the skin better than microblading so it lasts longer.

You can also extend the time between your annual touchups, often only needing to come back 2-3 years after your initial appointment. This timeframe varies from client to client based off age, skin type and lifestyle. With Digital microblading, even oily skin can have crispy natural hair strokes. Soft shading can also be easily layered to mimic dense and fuller brows, making this service incredibly customizable from client to client.

-How long does it take?

For the first Digital Microblading brow session, the entire procedure should take about 2.5-3 hours. During this session, your brows will be shaped and styled for your approval. Then follow with pigment color selection. Once you are satisfied with the choices, we begin the procedure. The client is to come in for a follow up visit in order to have any minor necessary touch ups if needed. The perfecting session takes place 6-8 weeks after the initial session. This session will take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete.

-What to expect on the day of appointment?

Step 1: Consultation & Mapping

-Discussing concerns and goals

-Before photos taken

-Mapping according to your whole face and bone structure

Step 2: Procedure

-Design the hair strokes

-Implant pigments on skin

-Recheck & adjustment

Step 3: Reveal & aftercare

-Reveal

-After photos

-Aftercare instruction

*Each step will be approved by the client before proceeding.

-HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HEAL?

The Digital microbladed eyebrow area will be slightly red after the procedure and color will appear very dark. This is normal for the procedure and part of the healing process. The color will fade by up to 40% as it heals. In the following days, the eyebrows will continue to be dark and you will notice slight flaking. Do not pick at the flakes, as this may damage the skin and the outcome of the area.

The eyebrows will lighten up in color as it heals. No down time is required after procedure. It takes approximately 7-14 days for the brows to heal over, and about 1 month for the color to fully set in. You'll notice the color is very light right after the two weeks after healing; the skin will have an opaque milky looking quality to it. This is known as the milk skin and is common in tattooing. This is due to the tissue still healing from the inside out even though the surface of the skin is healed. True color will reveal itself once healed.

-TOUCH UP BEFORE 4 WEEKS?

Touch up sessions should not be done earlier than 6 weeks after initial session as pigment color has not fully settled into the skin. Most importantly, this is to prevent scar damage as the tissue requires time to completely heal.

-IS IT PAINFUL?

The pain level for the Digital Microblading procedure is considered mild to none. Everyone responds differently to anesthetic; depending on the client, the feeling of the procedure has been described as light scratches to feeling nothing. Topical anesthetics used may contain lidocaine, prilocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine and epinephrine.

After the procedure, redness and slight swelling in the area is normal. Clients describe the area feeling similar to a light sunburn. Clients can take Tylenol but not aspirin or ibuprofen.

-HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

Since permanent makeup pigments are not implanted into the skin as deep as traditional tattoos, the area will naturally fade overtime. Nano Microblading brows typically lasts 1-3 years, depending on skin type (normal, oily, dry), age (youthful/mature). Skincare routine will also affect the lasting effect of the pigment: patients who tan, uses products with AHA or Glycolic Acid with fade faster as your skin will resurface faster. Each individual's color retention within the skin will vary. To maintain the brows looking fresh, a touch up is suggested every 12-18 months. Clients can let the brow area fade over time, but please note a slight shadow may remain.