How to create the perfect eyebrows? Microblading!
Nothing frames the face more beautifully or gives you the instantaneous lift like perfectly shaped brows. In fact, studies show that Eyebrows are a person's most important facial feature since they allow you to communicate emotions, add flair to your appearance, and even influence the form of your face.
Introducing the incredible skill of Microblading.
Microblading is a semi-permanent form of make up that enhances the appearance of the eyebrows. This technique uses a blade shaped tool with a row of tiny needles to create hyper-realistic hair-like strokes along your brows.
Sounds too good to be true? Well it's not! At Ojos Del Mar Eye Care and Wellness Center, our brow expert Militza Vado has years of cosmetic make up experience and has gone through the internationally acclaimed PhiBrow training program.
Here are frequently asked questions she has answered to address some of your concerns:
Who should consider microblading?
Welcome to your newest cosmetic obsession! Tired of filling in, drawing on or maintaining a particular look? Microblading is an ideal solution for clients who have patchy, thin, or uneven eyebrows and are looking for the most natural looking results.
Is there anything that would make me a bad candidate?
Our brow expert will contact you for a pre-consultation to go over all the skin/health situations and lifestyle habits that are important to be aware of so we can optimize the results to the best possible outcome.
At Ojos Del Mar, we have very strict guidelines that we follow to decide who is a good candidate for microblading and who should avoid microblading! Some important things to know would be if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on any anti-bioitics or acne medication. If you are unsure if you are a good candidate, send us message and we can review your health history.
What should I do to prepare for my treatment?
We want the skin in pristine condition before treatment - thus no inflammation, acne or infection. Regenerative treatments can also prevent the pigment from depositing as securely, and those need to be avoid around the treatment period. Here are some specific recommendations to prepare for treatment:
6 MONTHS BEFORE: Complete accutane/isotretinoin/roaccutane treatment
1 MONTH BEFORE: Complete botox, fillers, chemical peels, acid peels, or laser treatments
1 WEEK BEFORE: Stop retinol, vitamin A and exfoliants
3 DAYS BEFORE: Avoid tanning or intense sun exposure
24 HOURS BEFORE: No aspirin (or blood thinners), Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen
DAY OF TREATMENT: No coffee, alcohol, energizing drinks or exercise
How is the shape determined?
Your microblading experience begins with a personalized expert consultation to assess your unique facial anatomy. Using principles of the golden intersection, your PhiBrow expert will trace the precise shape you can expect for your final results.
Is the treatment painful?
They say pain is beauty, but microblading is on the lowest end of the pain scale. The procedure can be mildly uncomfortable, but far less than a normal tattoo. An anesthetic is applied midway through the process to numb the area and ensure your comfort.
How long does the treatment last?
Due to the superficial placement of pigment, there is a natural internal fading that occurs from the gradual break down of pigments as your body metabolizes it out of your system. External factors also affect the process and depends on skin type, sun exposure and sweating. Certain skin products and treatments can also remove the color more quickly. On average, you can expect to wake up to perfect brows for 12-18 months.
The fastest fade typically happens with more oily skin, excess sun exposure, and the use of retinol and regenerative treatments around brow area.
What pigments do you use for your treatment?
We spare no expense and exclusively utilize the highest quality, chemical free pigments, resulting in toxicity-free beautiful brows that won't change color over time. Poor quality pigments contain iron oxide and result in fading to red, gray, blue or orange after time. Additionally, our premium pigments are the longest lasting in the market.
Describe what to expect during the initial consultation and treatment.
Your first appointment will consist of the consultation phase and then treatment phase. During the consultation, we will review any questions you have before starting the design phase. This includes utilizing augmented reality technology to find the perfect shape for your anatomy. This is a beautiful process that ends with you being able to visual the future shape of your new brows. Once the shape is finalized, you will enter the treatment phase. The treatment includes using a handheld tool to create small hyper-realistic strokes of hair. Halfway through the treatment, a numbing gel will be applied to help with any possible discomfort.
Expect to spend 2+ hours at the appointment.
What is the expected healing time?
You will leave happy day 1, but there is a standard normal healing process that lasts about 2 weeks. This includes itching, flaking, and color changes. The color darkens the second day, but around 1 week it loses 40-50% of that intensity. The final color fully sets in around 1 month and the skin heals around 6 weeks.
Click here for more information on what to expect and how to care for your brows during the healing phase.
What are tips for best healing after microblading?
60% of the treatment outcome is based on the healing! The treatment zone must be treated like an open cut and the treatment protocol must be followed to avoid infection and to promote the skin to heal as gracefully as possible.
No picking or itching
1 WEEK: Avoid exercise, significant sweating, direct sunlight
10 DAYS: Avoid long, steamy showers and swimming
Avoid any make up or skin care on your brows.
Click here for more information on what to expect and how to care for your brows during the healing phase.
Do I need to do the touch up appointment?
For first time treatment, normal healing typically results in the loss of 10-15% of the drawn strokes. The best results come after the touch up treatment.
We recommend yearly touchup, after the initial touch up, to maintain the crispness and freshness of the color.
What is PhiBrows?
Phibrows is an internationally acclaimed Academy and microblading technique that represents the highest quality of education, standards and ongoing training.
Aside from the technique, Phibrow Experts undergo rigorous safety training to recognize contraindicating skin conditions and how to promote best healing process. Our experts undergo regular quality assessments and continuing educational training.
When you get your brows done with a Phibrow trained microblader, you can rest assured you are getting the best quality expert to perfect your brows.
What is microblading vs. microshading?
Microblading uses a blade shaped tool with a row of tiny needles to create hyper-realistic hair-like strokes along your brows.
Microshading uses a micro tattooing pen that creates a much softer and more filled in look.
Is microblading different from eyebrow tattooing?
Microblading hair strokes are far more natural and finer than any tattoo as a blade shaped tool is used instead of a tattoo gun. Tattooing penetrates to a much deeper layer of the skin creating a permanent outcome. Eyebrow tattooing results in unanticipated color and shades due to the depth of the pigment.
What is the cost for microblading?
The initial consultation and treatment costs $350. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to secure your appointment and will be applied toward your treatment bill.
The touch up appointment costs $150 and occurs 6-8 weeks after the inital treatment. 95% of our clients get a touch up for best results.
Future sessions cost $250.
How do I schedule an appointment for microblading?
Click here or call/WhatsApp Ojos Del Mar at +506-2653-3937.
Once an appointment time is finalized, you will receive a follow up correspondence to review the procedure and ensure there are no contraindications to treatment. We will also ask for an image of your brows without any make up. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your appointment and will be applied to your treatment bill.
Welcome to your newest cosmetic obsession you never knew you needed! We hope you are as excited as we are to welcome this high level of skill and service to Guanacaste.
If you have any additional questions about the process or are interested in learning more, call us or send us a message on WhatsApp (+506-2653-3937)!
