Brows by Darby

You may not have this procedure if any of the following apply :

• You are under the age of 18
• You get Keloid scars
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have been on Accutane within 1 year
• You have irritation of the skin of any kind  such as blemishes, pimples, rash, psoriosis, eczema, rosacea, sunburn on the area of procedure.
• You are on Retin-A or Retinols.  Be off 7 days before appointment and avoid 30 days after procedur.
• Diabetic (consult your doctor)
• Have HIV or Hepatitus or any other viral infections and/or diseases
• Undergoing Chemotherapy (consult your doctor)
• A Pacemaker or major heart problems
• Had an Organ transplant
• You generally don’t heal well and develop infections easily
• If your old tattoo is too dark (please contact me to send a picture so I can see how faded your old tattoo is)

Immediately after, the area will be a little darker than the healed result and will continue to darken over the next 48 hours. Within the next 3-7 days you will notice very small scabs form along the eyebrow area however if you do not notice your eyebrows scab at all, this is normal as well! 30-50% of your pigment will be contained within the scabs. Some clients may experience a temporary  warm colour to the pigment which will neutralize within the next few days.  Over the next 7-14 days your scabs should flake off little by little. Absolutely do NOT pick at the scabs and make sure you follow the aftercare instructions closely to obtain the best results. If the scabbing phase is not over after 14 days, please continue your aftercare instructions until scabs are completely gone.  After the scabbing phase is over, you will notice that the colour of your pigment seems foggy and muted in colour because a layer of skin has grown over the pigment to seal it in. Not to worry, over the next several weeks, your skin will regenerate and the pigment will be more vibrant in once again. The complete healing process takes no less than 4 weeks which is when the true orientation of the pigment will show.  Remember, when completely healed, you will loose 20%-30% of the colour and thickness.

Please be aware:

• Do NOT DRINK ALCOHOL or CAFFEINE  before the procedure (at least 24hrs for alcohol)
• Do NOT  TAKE ADVIL or other blood thinners such a Aspirin, fish oil, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary, 48 hrs prior to your procedure. Extra strength Tylenol can be taken if you have low pain tolerance and your doctor allows.
• If you have recently tanned this will affect the outcome of the healed colour.
• If you’ve had laser removal of previous work done by someone else, the treated area has now more scar tissue and can affect the outcome of the result.  More treatments may be necessary to have the skin take the colour.
• Botox should be done 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after the procedure.
• Avoid exercising the day of procedure as this will open up the pores.
• Please note that you will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
• No waxing, threading or tinting 3 days before and at least 3 weeks after.

Your free touch-up will be 4-8 weeks after your initial microblading or nano procedure. If you wait longer than 8 weeks, no show or cancel within 48 hours of your touch-up appointment, you will be charged $100 for further touch-up bookings.
The first appointment is about structure, design, and building hair strokes. The touch-up is about seeing how the skin heals and retains pigment, as well as making any necessary adjustments to achieve better symmetry, definition, or volume. In most cases, only a minor touch-up is necessary to fill in any sparse areas for a very natural look. However, if you are opting for a fuller more defined look, then the touch-up is recommended to achieve desired results. Any further touch ups will be listed at browbydarby.com under prices.