Frequently Asked Questions
Is Microblading a tattoo?
With the sudden popularity and media attention to the term microblading, many are led to falsely believe microblading is not a tattoo process. Permanent cosmetics, micropigmentation, dermal implantation, microblading/microstroking, eyebrow embroidery, and long-time/long-lasting makeup, are all different names for the same procedure – cosmetic tattooing. Any time pigment is placed into the skin with any device, it is a tattoo process as defined by many well informed regulators, the medical community, and dictionary sources. Denying this process is a tattoo can be problematic for those who would, for religious or other personal reasons, normally refuse to have a tattoo
Is it semi-permanent or permanent?
Technically, microblading is considered permanent because the color is implanted into the upper dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. However, microblading pigment is not implanted into the skin as deep as traditional cosmetic tattoos, therefore the pigment will fade over time rendering it semi permanent.
Is Microblading for me?
If you have any of the following, Microblading will most likely not be the solution for you:
- Excessive sebum (excessive oily skin), brow strokes can spread creating a more powdery look, thin crisp stokes may not be visible.
- Overly sensitive skin
- Allergies to topical anaesthetics
- Severe Acne
- Keratosis
- Keloid scarring
- Facial psoriasis or eczema
- Overly dry skin
- Iron deficiency
- Previous tattoo
- Fitzpatrick V & VI in the Fitzpatrick skin type scale. Microblading might not be suitable because of very high risk for scarring and very high risk of hyper/hypo pigmentation after treatment.
There are also various contraindications that will determine if you are an appropriate candidate for the procedure.
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