Microblading Pre-care

What you should know before your appointment

Do not book your Microblading appointment within days before a special event. You will require a few days of downtime following your initial appointment.

Please review our After-care section for a detailed overview of the healing process.

Please refrain from all activities that may cause irritation of the skin or thinning of the blood prior to your appointment.

Refrain from alcohol consumption 24 hours before receiving Microblading.

Refrain from caffeine such as consuming coffee and energy drinks the day of your appointment.

Refrain from suntanning, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, laser treatment, and chemical peels 7-10 days before your service. If you had an intense laser resurfacing, such as Carbon Dioxide, etc you must wait at least 6 months.

Refrain from all medications for 7 days that cause thinning of the blood including but not limited to: Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Niacin, Fish Oil, Vitamin E, and Ibuprofen. Please consult your physician before stopping any medication.

If you are to receive any waxing or hair removal in the treated area, please allow a minimum of 2-3 days between your appointments for the skin to heal.

You must be off any and all Retin-A or Retinol products for a minimum of 7 days prior to your appointment and 30 days post appointment. These products can cause premature and extreme color loss. If you decide to continue your Retin-A or Retinol use do not apply on the treated area and please keep in mind that Richard Victor Permanent Cosmetics is not responsible for the loss of color in your cosmetic tattoo.

If you are experiencing any blemishes, acne, cold sores, any other skin irritations, or have a mole in or around the area of procedure please contact us immediately. It is up to our discretion to decide whether or not we have

a workable surface. Failure to communicate any of these may result in a cancellation or rescheduling of your appointment. All deposits are nonrefundable.

Eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis or any one of these skin conditions may compromise the surface and texture of the skin. Procedures performed on skin with these type of conditions may have subpar results.

If you receive Botox around your eyebrows, please ensure you leave 2-3 weeks in between sessions to ensure it doesn't effect the overall symmetry of your new cosmetic tattoo. We refrain from working on individuals on Accutane and require our clients to be off the medication for a minimum of 1 year before receiving Microblading.

Sensitivity and bleeding is heightened during menstrual cycles.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer or any extreme illnesses in the past, we require for you to have been in

remission for a minimum of 1 year and have a signed note by a licensed physician in order to receive

Microblading. The safety of our clients is our first priority.

Do not schedule an MRI until after 30 days of your service. Although are pigments are MRI safe, it is best to let your skin fully heal.

Note: Although we've seen excellent results achieved in a single session, it is best to come in with the mindset

that multiple session are sometimes required to achieve optimal results. Touch ups give us an opportunity to

see how your skin heals, review pigment retention, and make any necessary adjustments.

Microblading Care: Text

Microblading After-care

What you should know after your service

Microblading post-care is very important to the appearance and longevity of your new eyebrows.

After your initial procedure, the entire healing process and final result will take about a month. At that time, you may come back for the perfecting session. After that, the average brows last about a year. Although some brows last longer, its recommended to have a touch up annually.

Intensified color, redness and some swelling in the initial stages of healing can be expected and is normal. The pigment will appear very natural looking immediately after the procedure but the color will then appear darker the next day for about 7 days. The sensation can be comparable to a slight burn.

The entire healing process will take from 4-6 weeks depending on your body regeneration and age. Your new eyebrows will go through a few phases during the healing cycle. Have patience through the process.

As you move through the this “peeling” stage, brows will begin to appear lighter as the color starts to settle. Sometimes, even with proper care, clients can lose some of the original hair strokes which can make the brow look uneven. It is a normal part of the process and it’s not uncommon for clients to need a touchup. One complimentary touch-up is included in 4-6 weeks of service.

Important after care instructions:

Do not let any water, lotion, soap, or makeup touch your eyebrow area during the first 10 days after your procedure.

Gently blot your brows throughout the day, to remove oil/sweat/fluid.

For the first 2 days, gently cleanse the area with a moist cotton pad in one direction to remove oil/sweat/fluid. Gently apply a small amount of the supplied ointment once in the morning and once in the evening after you cleanse.

Days 3-14, make sure your hands are completely clean and gently apply the post-care ointment with a cotton swab and clean hands. This can be done twice a day, at night time and morning time, but be sure to use the ointment sparingly as your skin needs to heal itself. Please continue to apply the ointment for 7 days.

Wash your face carefully around the eyebrow without getting water on the treated area.

When showering, keep your face away from the shower head, or as an alternative take a bath.

If your eyebrows get wet, gently blot them dry.

Itching and flaking may appear during the first 10 days post-microblading procedure. Never rub the treated area as it will disturb the skin from natural healing.

The following must be avoided during the 14 days post-microblading procedure:

Touching of the eyebrow area except for when rinsing and applying the post-care ointment with a cotton swab

Picking, peeling, or scratching, in order to avoid scarring of the area or removal of the pigment

Increased sweating including practicing sports or exercise, swimming, hot sauna or steam room, long showers, hot bath, and hot tubs

Sun tanning or salon tanning

Threading and waxing unhealed brows

UV/UVA Rays or chemicals as they have been known to cause a shift in color and premature fading

Laser or chemical treatments or peels, and/or any anti-aging creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic acid on the face or neck

Once completely healed, to help preserve your completely healed results:

Avoid over exposure to the sun. Use hats or sunglasses and apply a layer of sunscreen (SPF 30 up to SPF 50) on your eyebrows when exposed to the sun. Sun exposure may cause the color pigment to fade more quickly.

Chlorine, glycol acid, microdermabrasion, and other anti-aging cosmetic products can lighten the pigment with repeated use. When getting any procedures, whether it be cosmetic or not, done to your face please let the individual performing the service know about your microbladed brows to avoid the area.