FAQ

   WHAT ARE Microblading & Lip Blush?

Both are cosmetic tattoo. A specialized and sterile tool is used to deposit semi-permanent pigment into the superficial dermis of the skin. Each stroke is carefully placed to create the most natural looking eyebrows lips. Microblading and Lip Blush are ideal for anyone wanting to enhance the look of their eyebrows / lips.
Cosmetic tattoo is a 2 - 3 step process. It is highly recommended to complete both the initial appointment and the follow up appointment(s) (after 5 weeks - 2months). 

It is essential to follow the both pre/post procedure instructions that is explained in the FAQ and Aftercare .

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   HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

This depends on skin type, life style, aftercare, sun exposure etc. It can last anywhere from 1 year to 5 years. 

Annual touch up is recommended to keep your eyebrows from fading too much.

I do my best to get the best results but can not guarantee how your skin will react to the procedure.

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   DOES IT HURT?

I use numbing cream before and during the procedure to make you as comfortable and pain free as possible. Each person's pain threshold is different, for most clients, discomfort level is moderate. 

*Please note that if you have had alcohol, any caffeinated drinks 24 hours prior to your appointment, you may be more sensitive to the pain.

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   HOW LONG IS THE PROCEDURE?

For brows : Initial procedure takes approximately 3 hours.

For Lips : Initial procedure takes approximately 4 hours.

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   HOW LONG IS THE HEALING TIME?

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Everyone heals differently.

For brows : It takes about 7-14 days to heal. Your brows appear darker than desired color until the brows peel/flake.

They may appear very light after they peel, as the tissue is still healing (it take about 4 weeks for your brows to heal fully).

For lips : It takes about 5 - 7 days to heal. Your lips appear very pigmented than desired color until the lips peel / flake.

They may appear very light after they peel, as the tissue is still healing (it take about 6 weeks for your lips to heal fully).

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   DOES THIS PROCEDURE TRIGGER COLD SORES? - For lips -

This procedure can trigger cold sores for carriers of the herpes simplex virus. To prevent cold sores from flaring up it is recommended to go to your family doctor and get Zovirax or another antiviral medication prescribed to take 5 days prior procedure, the day of, and 5 days after. Note that a cold sore outbreak can alter the healed results of the tattoo.

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   I HAVE LIP FILLER, CAN I STILL GET LIP BLUSH? - For lips -

Yes! Lip filler does not interfere with the process of tattooing lips or the results. ip filler and lip blush appointments MUST be at least 4 weeks apart from each other.

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   WHO IS INELIGIBLE FOR Microblading & Lip Blush?

As a safety precaution, I do not provide microblading if you have any of the following.

• Under 18 years old

• Pregnant or nursing

• History of Keloids or Hypertrophic scarring

• Epilepsy

• Diabetic(consult your doctor )

• Chemotherapy(consult your doctor)

• Skin irritations (Psoriasis, Eczema, rashes, sunburn, acne etc) on the eyebrow area. 

• Accutane (It must be discontinued for more than a year)

• Botox, chemical peel within 3 weeks of your appointment

• AHA's and Retinoids of any kind within 2 weeks of your appointment

• Bleeding disorder (hemophilia etc) 

• HIV

• Hepatitis

• Previous tattoo that has not faded

• Any treatment, medication or illness that compromises the immune system/healing

• Sunburns 

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   HOW TO PREPRE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT? (Pre-procedure instructions)

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• DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL or CAFFEINATED DRINKS 24 hours prior to your appointment.

• DO NOT TAKE ANY BLOOD THINNERS such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Vitamin E, Fish oil etc 72 hours prior to your appointment unless medically necessary.

• DO NOT TAN before and after your appointment. Please DO NOT COME to your appointment with sunburn on the face. In this case, rescheduling is required. Please contact me at least 72 hours before otherwise your deposit will be forfeited.

• No Botox, Chemical peels or any other intense treatment around eyebrow area 3 weeks prior to your appointment and 4 weeks after your appointment.

• You must be off of the topical products such as AHA's and Retinoids of any kind for 2 weeks prior to your appointment.

• Ideally, shower before your appointment. *(If you shower after your appointment, please avoid long shower, soaps, makeup remover, moisturizers etc.) 

• PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME.​ If you are late more than 15 minutes, you may need to reschedule, as i do not want to rush to do your eyebrows. *A new deposit will be required to rebook.  THE DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE / NON TRANSFERABLE.​

• For brows : No eyebrow waxing/threading 3 days prior to your appointment.

• For lips :  Lip filler and lip blush appointments MUST be at least 4 weeks apart from each other.

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  Is there anything I have to do after the appointment?

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• YES! Poor aftercare can cause not only poor colour retention, and can also cause an infection. Please read " Aftercare "

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