Microblading for Eyebrows in Creve Coeur, MO

Microblading in Creve Coeur offers a solution for beautifully sculpted, semi-permanent brows with only occasional touch-ups. Amanda Dunavant, our permanent makeup specialist, offers three techniques: microblading, powder brow, and combo brows. During your complimentary consultation, she will help you decide which technique is best for your desired results.

Microblading implants pigment into the skin in fine, short strokes resembling hair, using a hand tool. The result is a natural, defined brow that eliminates the need for daily makeup.

Powder brow, also called microshading, creates a soft powder effect, very similar to powder makeup, using a shading technique and a permanent makeup device. Because microshading requires much smaller incisions than stroke-based techniques, it is less likely to cause irritation in people with sensitive skin.

Combo brows blend the two: hair-like strokes run from the beginning to the middle of the brow for a natural look, then transition to a powdered effect through the body and tail for added fullness and density.

While these techniques differ in application, strokes versus dots primarily, they are all achieved by inserting pigment beneath the skin. The right choice depends on your skin type, the fullness you want, and how natural or defined you prefer the finish.

Skin Concerns

Treatment Areas

What to Expect

After a patient has a consult, the first appointment begins with measuring to ensure symmetry and shape.
A topical numbing cream is applied before the service.
The initial appointment takes about 2 hours for microblading and about 2.5 hours for powder brow or combo brows.
A perfecting appointment follows to refine the shape and color: 4 to 6 weeks later for microblading, and approximately 8 weeks later for powder brow.
The color will likely look dark and shiny at first, and the surrounding tissue may be swollen and red.
Results can be seen after approximately 3 weeks when the pigment fades to its healed shade.
Results last 12 to 18 months with occasional touch-ups.

Before Your Appointment

Do not work out 24 hours before the procedure.
No alcohol or caffeine 48 hours before the procedure.
Avoid sun and tanning one week prior to the procedure.
Do not take aspirin, niacin, vitamin E, or ibuprofen 48 hours before the procedure.
Avoid fish oil, prenatal vitamins, nutritional shakes (Shakeology, etc), and “hair, skin, nail” supplements 48 hours prior to the procedure.
Discontinue Retin-A at least 4 weeks prior to the procedure.
Refrain from using Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products close to the eyebrow area 2 weeks prior to the procedure.
Botox and filler on the forehead, temple, and eye area should be avoided 1 month prior to the procedure for those who do not regularly receive injectables.
No brow waxing, tinting, or threading one week prior (the more natural hair growth you have, the better).
Avoid chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and facials for 4 weeks prior to the procedure.

After Your Appointment + Downtime

Keep the brow area clean by using a natural fragrance-free gel cleanser (such as Cetaphil) and water. Hands must be freshly clean. Avoid use of abrasive washcloths or sponges.
Allow eyebrows to completely air dry before applying ointment. With clean hands or a cotton swab, apply the aftercare ointment provided for the amount of days recommended.
Do not rub, pick, or scratch the treated area. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally slough off. Picking can cause scarring and pigment loss.
Completely avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for a minimum of 4 weeks after the procedure. Direct sunlight can cause the pigment to change color while it is healing and can also cause hyperpigmentation and scarring.
Avoid pools, saunas, steam rooms, hot showers and/or hot baths for 3 weeks.
Avoid sweating for a full 10 days. Any physical effort, gym, hot weather, any other activity that may cause sweating through or on the brows will expel pigment from the dermis producing poor results.
Avoid sleeping on your face/brows for the first week.
Keep your bangs and hair pulled back from your face for the first 10 days.
Do not use makeup or skincare products on the treated area for 2 weeks.
Do not have facials, chemical treatments, or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.
Do not get Botox for 4 weeks. It’s best to wait until after the touch-up application heals to get Botox, as an educated injector will take your new brows into consideration when choosing where to inject.
After 10 days, once the area has healed completely, consider using sunblock when going out in the sun to stop the color from fading.
Eyebrow tinting should not be undertaken for 2 weeks after your procedure.
Avoid Retin-A, chemical peels, and microderms around the brow area until fully healed.
Refrain from use of any Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) products on the eyebrow.