What to expect at Dream Brows LLC microblading Grand Rapids MI
before your appointment
It is important to follow these rules before your appointment.
DO NOT drink coffee, alcohol or energy drinks the day of your procedure.
DO NOT take aspirin, niacin, vitamin E or Ibuprofen 24 hours before treatment.
DO NOT take omega 3 (fish oil) 1 week before procedure
Must not have had botox or disport treatments 2 months prior
Do not sunbathe or tan 3 days before
No chemical peels dermabrasion or laser 2 weeks before
It is a good idea to shower the day of before procedure since you will not be able to get the site wet for 10 days.
Q & A
WHAT IS MICROBLADING EYEBROWS
It is a semi permanent tattoo technique done manually to the eyebrow with a tiny blade. Pigment is implanted in the little hair like incisions the results are beautiful natural looking brows that can last from 18-24 months
IS THE PROCEDURE PAINFUL
the service can be a little uncomfortable for those who are more sensitive. However, there is a topical numbing cream applied a couple times during the process to keep the pain level quite tolerable.
ARE THERE ANY PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS THAT INTERFERE WITH CONSIDERATION FOR MICROBLADING
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Can't blade over moles, birthmarks or keloids
Diabetic
Serious diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases (DR. note required)
Circulatory disorders (DR. note required)
Any bleeding disorders (DR. note)
Taking any blood thinning meds
If any skin disease or symptoms at the site. Rashes etc.
Sunburn
After waxing (wait 3 days)
After chemical peels (wait 2 weeks)
HERE IS A QUICK RUNDOWN OF YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
1. CONSULTATION Before treatment you will need to fill out paperwork such as a brief medical history, discuss expectations and aftercare.
2. The artist will remove any makeup with alcohol wipes and map out the shape of your new brows. this is actually the lengthiest part because it is important to get them both as symetrical as possible and you will have a chance to see the drawing and tweek it before blading.
3. Numbing cream will be applied and will sit on the brow for 15-20 minutes. Then a few sample spots of pigment will be applied to your forehead so you can choose a color that suits you.
4. You will then have your brows microbladed for the initial first pass. then more numbing cream and a pigment mask will be applied while the other brow is done.
5. More numbing cream and the second pass.
6. A final mask of pigment for about 10 minutes
7. Clean up skin and your done.
8. An aftercare form will go home with you.
Aftercare will be described to you in depth by the artist before you leave. Microblading costs are posted on this site. Serving Grand Rapids, Walker, Grand Haven and more.
New brows make such a big difference!!