Would you like to fill in your eyebrows so they look fuller and thicker? The eyebrows play an important role in facial aesthetics, and thin, poorly defined brows can leave the face unframed. Microblading in Fort Collins is an easy and effective way to restore the natural shape and appearance of your eyebrows.
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10 Frequently Asked Questions About Microblading in Fort Collins
1. How Does This Treatment Work?
Microblading is a cosmetic tattoo that helps fill in the appearance of the brows. During treatment, we’ll use a special device to make very small cuts in the skin and then fill them with pigment. Once the pigment has been applied, those small cuts will look like individual eyebrow hairs. Microblading can eliminate the need for eyebrow makeup and gels. And for some patients, it can restore the appearance of eyebrows that have disappeared altogether.
2. Will the Pigments Used Match My Natural Hair Color?
Yes. The pigment is available in a variety of shades, and we’ll get your input on which to use before we begin. We’ll also map out the eyebrow shape and the degree of fullness we’ll be working toward before we start, and we’ll invite your input on that as well. Patients love the natural look this treatment offers. Once you’ve undergone microblading and your brows have healed, friends and family won’t be able to tell your brows aren’t natural.
3. How Long Will It Take My Eyebrows To Heal?
It usually takes about two to three weeks for the brows to heal after treatment. During the first couple of days, your brows will appear especially dark and bold. Your eyebrows will then begin to scab over and flake. This is part of the skin’s natural healing process, and it will be important not to pick at the brows. Once the flaking stops, your eyebrows will appear darker and fuller than they did before treatment.
4. How Long Will My Results Last?
Much like a tattoo, microblading is considered to be a permanent, long-lasting treatment. However, because it is more superficial than a tattoo, your results may need to be touched up every 18 to 30 months to avoid fading. Your skin type and lifestyle will both play a role in determining how frequently your eyebrows will need touchups.
5. What Is This Treatment Like?
This treatment takes two to three hours, and much of that time is devoted to mapping out the shape of the brows and selecting the pigment color. The use of numbing cream keeps patients comfortable during the treatment. Although microblading is similar to a tattoo, it penetrates the skin less deeply, making it a more comfortable experience.
6. How Should I Care for My Brows After Treatment?
Refraining from picking or touching the eyebrows as they heal after microblading is an important component of after-care. During the first week, try to avoid steam and sweating, and don’t allow water, soap, makeup, or lotion to come into contact with the eyebrows. We may prescribe the use of a special post-treatment ointment for use during the end of that first week.
We’ll also ask that you take special precautions with your skin in the weeks leading up to microblading. Chemical peels, laser treatments, tanning beds, the use of retinoids, and certain other aggressive skincare products should be avoided.
7. Who Is a Good Candidate?
The best candidates for this treatment are in good health and are interested in achieving fuller, thicker, and more noticeable eyebrows. Patients should be at least 18 years of age and should not be pregnant or nursing. Certain health conditions may disqualify you from this treatment, including a history of keloid scars or Epilepsy, uncontrolled high blood pressure, major heart problems, or the use of the acne medication Accutane.
8. Why Are My Eyebrows So Thin?
There are several reasons why eyebrow hairs begin to thin and stop growing. A history of overplucking is frequently the cause. Medical conditions like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, psoriasis, and alopecia areata can slow down eyebrow hair growth. Hair loss associated with treatments like chemotherapy can also take a toll on the eyebrows.
9. Does Health Insurance Cover This Treatment?
Because microblading in Fort Collins is considered to be a cosmetic treatment, it generally is not covered by health insurance plans.
10. Why Should I Consider Microblading?
There are a lot of reasons why patients turn to microblading. This fast, easy treatment gives patients healthy, natural-looking brows and doesn’t require any special upkeep. Once you’ve undergone this treatment, you won’t have to spend time and money maintaining your brows and applying eyebrow cosmetics. Your morning cosmetic routine will be a snap, and you’ll also have new confidence in your appearance.
