Am I A Candidate?

Am I an Eligble Candidate for Microblading?

Please note if any of the following apply to you, you are unfortunately NOT a candidate for microblading or permanent makeup.

 

PREGNANCY: For your safety, and the safety of your baby, we cannot perform permanent makeup on you while you’re pregnant. Not to worry though...after you give birth it is totally fine for you to receive our services! You can pre-book your appointment while you’re pregnant, or continue to follow us on social media to see more great content.

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KELOIDS: Unfortunately we cannot perform microblading or blading and shading on people who have any history of keloids. This is because both services introduce tiny cuts, so if you have a history of keloid scarring it’s very possible you could have that after microblading. We would not want that for your face!

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CHEMOTHERAPY: While we love to help patients who have successfully completed chemotherapy, we unfortunately cannot perform permanent makeup on anyone who is actively receiving chemotherapy. Not to worry though...in most cases you can receive permanent makeup BEFORE or AFTER your chemotherapy treatment if you are in good health and your doc says it’s ok. Give us a call to talk further!

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BLOOD THINNERS OR BLEEDING DISORDERS: We cannot perform permanent makeup on anyone who is actively taking blood thinners, or who suffers from a bleeding disorder. This is because the permanent makeup services we provide penetrate and open the skin. In both cases, you may bleed a lot, which can compromise your results and our ability to perform the service. The bleeding makes it difficult for our artists to see their work, which makes it almost impossible to ensure crisp clean lines and shapes.

Bleeding also dilutes the pigment we use, which means any work we can get done through the bleeding will be very light, or in some cases it may not stay at all. It’s more important that we provide an outstanding result for you than to take your money. Please know that we are NOT doctors, so prior to stopping any medication you need to consult your doctor and seek their medical opinion. It is recommended that blood thinners be stopped (only with a doctor’s consent!) at least 2 weeks prior to a microblading procedure.

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ACCUTANE USE:  Unfortunately, if you have used Accutane or any similar medications we are unable to perform any permanent makeup service until you have been off the medication for a year. This is because these medications will change the qualities of your skin, leading to increased swelling, bleeding and pain. In addition, your skin is unlikely to heal well after the procedure. Don’t worry though! We will be here until you’re ready...feel free to follow us on social media to stay up to date on what we’re doing and new services until it’s time for you to book!

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RECENT BOTOX: Because Botox can affect the position of your eyebrows, we cannot perform any permanent makeup on you unless it’s been at least 2 weeks since your Botox injections. You can totally get it before your microblading as long as it’s been 2 weeks, and any time after your appointment is also fine!

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SUNBURN: We cannot perform permanent makeup on you while you have an active sunburn on your face. This is because it would cause extreme sensitivity, bleeding and pain. You can go ahead and book for at least 2 weeks later to secure your spot on the calendar when it’s safe for your skin!

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SEVERE ACNE: Trying to apply permanent makeup over a severe active breakout could cause infection and would not produce satisfactory results. We’d advise waiting until your acne breakout has subsided in the area you wish to have permanent makeup applied.

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RETANOID/VITAMIN A/RETIN-A USE: Prior to all permanent makeup appointments we need you to stop using these type of products on your forehead, temple, and eye area at least 2 weeks prior to all appointments. This is because these products will change the qualities of your skin, leading to increased swelling, bleeding and pain. In addition, your skin is unlikely to heal well after the procedure. Don’t worry though! It’s totally fine to return to using them after your brows are healed.

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AUTO-IMMUNE DISORDERS: We want the best for your brows and we only want you to make this investment for yourself if we believe you will have outstanding results! Sometimes, when your health is not at its best it can affect how you heal and negatively impact your final results. For this reason we want to make sure you are in good health overall at the time of your appointment. Give us a call if this applies to you so we can chat further about how to best proceed with booking your appointment.