Microblading, like any other cosmetic procedure, involves various tools and liquids coming into contact with the skin, including numbing agents, pigments for permanent makeup, the blades themselves, and various aftercare items. Any one of them could result in an allergic reaction.
In some cases, clients might develop an allergic reaction to the pigments used in microblading. This can result in itching, redness, or even swelling around the eyebrow area. It's essential to perform a patch test before the procedure to check for any allergies.
Microblading causes scar tissue and a lot of tissue damage which will cause future pigment rejection. This makes future applications of micropigment not hold as well as virgin skin. Microblading causes a great deal more tissue damage and scar tissue than any other cosmetic tattoo method.
Skin Infection – When any process involves piercing the skin barrier, there is always a risk of infection. if you experience prolonged swelling, redness, crusting, or oozing after microblading, this is a sign that things are not as they should be, and you should see your dermatologist as soon as possible.
Anyone with transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis. Anyone with uncontrolled high blood pressure or mitral valve disorder. Anyone who has active skin cancer in the area to be microbladed. Anyone that has easily triggered post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
However, there are risks, including infection, allergic reactions, scarring, and unsatisfactory results. Proper aftercare and choosing an experienced technician are crucial. While microblading is a convenient option, it requires ongoing maintenance and could be better for some.
While the microblading technique is designed to be less invasive than traditional tattooing, leading to faster healing and minimal scarring risk, it is not entirely risk-free. If the microblading technician penetrates too deeply into the skin, or if an infection occurs and isn't treated promptly, scarring can result.
Microblading is advertised as having very few complications [2]. However, it bears risks similar to other tattoo procedures including local inflammation, infection, allergic contact dermatitis, and chronic granulomatous reactions that patients must be made aware of prior to the procedure [3].
An eyebrow transplant is the most natural looking eyebrow treatment because it uses your own hairs. Using the FUE technique (which is used for modern hair transplants), hair from the back of your head is transplanted to your eyebrows.
Microblading scabbing is a common side effect of microblading. Scabs are typically crusty or flaky areas that develop on the skin's surface, indicating too much moisture trapped underneath them. Microblading scabbing can happen after the procedure, depending on your skin type and how you take care of it.
It is very possible for it to be PERMANENT. The most important bottom line is that it looks awful after 1-2 years on almost everyone and it is not easily fixable. Even though the obvious thing to do is just cover the old microblading with a powder brow, this is not done so easily.
If you have an MRI or CAT scan within 3 months of your Microblading procedure; you should notify and discuss with your physician possible side effects. Though it is possible scarring may occur, it is rare.
Microblading could cause: Infection. If your technician uses dirty water or equipment, they can spread bacteria like staphylococcus (staph). They could also spread viruses like HIV, hepatitis, or herpes.
If you're having an allergic reaction to your tattoo, you might get a rash that's red, bumpy, or itchy. These symptoms can crop up in the days after you first get your tattoo or can appear months or years later. You can most likely treat the area with a steroid ointment.
An allergic reaction is usually characterized by redness and swelling in the brow area. The client may notice more than the normal puffiness along the brow bone. To some, it could look like a mini burn and others reported that it “expels” the ink, making the brows appear like they were before the treatment.
Who Shouldn't Get Microblading. Individuals prone to keloids, super thin skin, Rosacea or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Unfortunately, since Microblading punctures the skin with tiny needles, we cannot work with clients with these conditions. Individuals with visible redness on the face.
Seborrheic dermatitis
It causes greasy, irritated skin that produces white flakes along the eyebrows and on other areas of the skin. A fungus called Malassezia may cause chronic seborrheic dermatitis. The fungus lives in the oily sebum of the skin and may multiply due to a poor immune system reaction.
Fading and Discoloration: Over time, microblading pigments can fade or change in color, resulting in a need for touch-ups or removal. Change in Style: As fashion and beauty trends evolve, individuals may want to alter the shape or color of their eyebrows, making removal necessary.
These risks include infection, allergic reactions, and misshapen brows that can't be fixed overnight, if at all. Microblading is, after all, a cosmetic tattoo that takes hours to create and over a month to heal, which means it's even more important to understand the big picture before booking your first appointment.
Microblading and nanoblading are similar, but since nanoblading uses a smaller needle, its results are more precise. Nanoblading can also be less irritating because the needle marks are smaller and shallower.
As you might imagine, this repeated cutting of the skin leaves you with permanent damage and may even kill your existing hair follicles. Once your skin suffers this kind of trauma, there is no way to repair it. You will have to live with a disfigured face for the rest of your life.
Ombre Brows:
This type of eyebrow tattoo is perfect for those who want a more natural look. Ombre brows are a form of powder brows but the main difference is the shading technique is different. It's sometimes called ombre powder brows.