Microblading vs Micro-pigmentation
Microblading vs Micro-pigmentation
| MICROBLADING | MICROBLADING | |
Description |
Technique is done by hand; simulated hair strokes created mainly by slicing the skin. The pigment is scratched into the skin; each scratch looks more like real hair immediately after the procedure. However, the results might be very different after it is fully healed; most require three sessions if done alone without added shading technique.
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Done with a digital machine. The colour is implanted into the dermal layer of the skin using an ultra-thin needle. It lasts longer than manual method. The appointment time for this procedure is approximately 2 hours. This procedure lasts longer and costs more |
Method | Pigment (colour) is manually scratched into the skin using a group of needles gathered into a blade form and attached to a pen.
| Pigment (colour) is planted into the superficial layer of the skin with an ultra-thin needle. The treatment is done with a digital machine rather than a manual pen
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Treatment Longevity | 8 months (The colour will fade gradually after 8 months)
| 12-18 months (The colour will fade gradually after a year)
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Colour Healing | Colour always heals cooler/ ashier (with a bit of grey tone) | Colour heals to more natural brow hair colour (less ashy)
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Skin Healing | Up to 4-6 weeks | Up to 4-6 weeks |
Look | Semi-natural: thicker hair-strokes with blurred edges and grey shade in between them | Natural: Thin and crisp hair strokes similar to natural eyebrow look/colour |
Stroke details | Straight strokes with slight curves The stroke has the same thickness through the length of the stroke | Closer to natural brow hair: Curvy hair-strokes drawn thicker at the roots and thinner towards the ends
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Stroke Volume | 20-30 | 18- 28 |
Depth in skin | Superficial | Superficial |
Effects on the skin | Harsh | Tender |
Skin type suitability | Dry to normal skin, not suitable for oily or thin skin | All skin types |
Bleeding | Mild | None to mild |
Skin Trauma | Mid to high trauma to the skin as the technique relies on cutting/slicing to input the pigment, with the needles formed into a blade style | Less trauma as the fine needle penetrates skin smoothly like a normal pin prick, without cutting nor slicing the skin. The pigment is input through penetrating the skin rather than cutting |
Pain levels | Painful | Slight discomfort, less pain |
Needle type | Multiple blades | Singular needle |
Post treatment look | First 3 days look at best, after peeling strokes are thicker and more blurred | First 3 days are 40% darker than the final result. After peeling strokes are lighter and softer |
AM I CANDIDATE FOR MICROPIGMENTATION?
⦁ Skin Complications - If you have skin that is prone to complications with eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris and dermatitis (i.e., your skin is constantly flaking, itching, or aggravated), chances are your skin is in a constant state of unrest and shedding and is not suitable for tattooing and therefore won’t hold the pigment well.
⦁ Chronic Conditions - The same goes for conditions like chronic acne and rosacea. The inherent nature of this type of skin causes easy bleeding, which once again means your skin will not retain the colour very well and the intended effect of micro-blading. Additionally, excessively oily skin can cause those tattooed hair strokes to blur together and give off an unwanted solid effect instead of a naturally feathered look.
State of Skin - If your skin is sensitive, it is likely to be easily aggravated and bleed easily. A good way to know if your skin is sensitive is if turns pink very easily from a little scratch. If your skin has large pores, specifically in the region of the eyebrows and forehead (aka the T-Zone), the colour will blur and result in a powdered look. Along similar lines, tattooed hair strokes will not lay properly on skin with deep wrinkles, which can make the overall look appear uneven. Moles, bumps, piercing, and generally raised skin around the eyebrows will also not be able to retain colour.
Skin Type - If you have Fitzpatrick Skin type 1 (i.e., you are a redhead, have thin, translucent skin with light eyes), your skin is very likely to be hypersensitive and your skin will not be able to tolerate Micropigmentation well. The same applies if you just have generally very thin skin - it will bleed easily and not retain colour.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Autoimmune - If you have an autoimmune disorder such as lupus, or frontal fibrosing alopecia, you will be not a good candidate for Microblading due to your compromised skin health caused by these disorders.
If you are pregnant, nursing, have haemophilia, a heart condition, it is absolutely not recommended that you get any form of permanent make-up done as this puts you in a high-risk position. People who have heart issues often are on medications that thin the blood which will cause excessive bleeding and poor results with micro-pigmentation.
REACTIONS TO TREATMENTS
Below is a list of medical conditions that often cause skin irregularities, making micro-pigmentation an unsuitable procedure for you:
Trichotillomania (i.e., the compulsive pulling of body hair) can cause scar tissue in the skin to be prominent, which does not allow the colour to heal properly.
If you have continued use of Accutane, Retinol, or skin-peeling acids, you may be prone to excessive bleeding due to your altered skin condition, therefore, micro-blading would not be a viable option for you.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS YOU’VE MIGHT HAVE MISSED...
Botox- Get Micropigmentation done BEFORE you get Botox so your muscles will be in a normal state of movement. Alternatively, if you regularly use Botox, you will need to wait 3 weeks after Botox before doing micro-pigmentation in order to allow the Botox to settle in at its full effect.
Vacationing- micro-pigmentation is a tattoo and therefore is a mild injury to the skin which takes time to heal. If you are planning to go hot vacation involving sun, sweating, and swimming, make sure you give your skin two weeks to heal post-micro-blading before showing off your newly micro bladed brows on the beach!
So, if you’re thinking you’re ready for a micro-pigmentation procedure, it is important to know that the results of your permanent makeup will be based on the health and quality of your skin. Results will vary from person to person, and if you have a pre-existing skin condition or are on medications, you may still be eligible for a procedure but should adjust your expectations based on your situation. Like any procedure, every person is unique and will react differently.
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