pre-care

The 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 scabbing. Do not pick at the scabs as this may damage the skin and the outcome of the microbladed area. The eyebrows will lighten up in color as it heals. No down time is required after nano brow 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 the tissue still healing from the inside out even though the surface of the skin is healed. True color will reveal itself once healed.

Yes! A touch up session after 4-6 weeks is necessary as everyone heals differently and outcome will vary. Certain areas may not pick up during first session and will need to be refilled. Pigment color may need to be adjusted, brow thickness and more strokes can be added. Individuals with oily skin often require a deeper shade during the touch up session as the oils tend to lighten the pigment. Most importantly, your touch up session is when we refine your brows to ensure it looks perfect and retains the color for the whole year!

The pain level for the procedure is considered mild to none. Prior to the procedure your brow technician will apply a topical anesthetic to numb the area, and also reapplied during the procedure. Everyone responds differently to anesthetic; depending on the client, the feeling of the procedure has been described as light cat scratches to not feeling anything. 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.

Since nano brow pigments are not implanted into the skin as deep as traditional tattoos, the area will naturally fade overtime. Nano typically lasts 3-5 years, depending on skin type (normal, oily, dry), age (youthful/mature). Whereas microblading lasts 1-3 years. 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 nano area fade over time, but please note a slight shadow may remain.

Nano is not suitable for the following candidates:

Using Accutane

Have heart conditions or using heart medications

Have diabetes (will require a physician's note)

Have skin disease or irritations

Have had Botox in the last 2 weeks

Have gotten a deep tan or chemical peels in the last 2 weeks

Allergic to lidocaine, prilocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine or epinephrine

Anyone who has any serious medical conditions may require a physician's note.

Pregnant or nursing clients who want nano brows can be done at your own discretion. I suggest discussing with your doctor first. Nano is still considered a tattoo, and just like with wine or sushi consumption, it is a personal choice to do so during this period.

* I reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who we deem not suitable for this procedure or for any other reason. I have the right to make the decision to nano an individual based on my own discretion. *

I take all proper precautions for a safe session by using sterilized equipment, new needles and in a sanitized environment. Should clients follow the pre and post care instructions, there should be minimal risks or complications . Although allergic reactions to the pigments are rare, it could be possible for certain individuals. I suggest a pigment patch test for individuals who have high skin sensitivities or are sensitive to:

Topical makeup products

Gold, silver and nickel

Hair dyes

Patch tests should be performed 5-7 days prior.

As with all cosmetic procedures, individuals should not make their choices lightly. I always recommend clients do their research, understand the procedure and compare different artists' work and portfolio when making their decisions. I will do my utmost to shape and style the eyebrows to the clients satisfaction prior to the procedure. Every effort will be made to achieve an even appearance, but please realize our faces are never perfectly symmetrical. Uneven appearance can be fixed during the touch up session. Pigment discoloration and color correction can also be fixed during the the touch up session.