Microblading vs. Permanent Makeup

Microblading is the latest trend in eyebrow shaping and attractive grooming. While it is similar to permanent makeup and both permanent makeup and microblading can improve the appearance and confidence of a person, there are important differences to take note of. 

What is permanent makeup?

Permanent makeup is essentially the same as a traditional tattoo, but it is often referred to as cosmetic tattoo or micro-pigmentation. The technique enhances the colors of the skin, lips, eyelids and may accentuate the facial features a person is most proud of. Permanent makeup is greatly difficult to reverse and does not fade much with time, lasting decades for most people. Going into this type of procedure, a person should be 100-percent positive about their decision.

Is microblading permanent and how does it work?

This technique is a type of semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing that adds depth and shape to sparse or unattractive eyebrows. Unlike traditional tattoos, this technique is applied to the skin more superficially and tends to fade over time. In most cases, the tattoo will fade completely after two or three years. Touchups once a year can extend the life of the brows or readjust their shape as desired. Since it is not permanent, it is less important that a person be 100-percent committed to their decision.

Before the procedure is performed, the eyebrows will be drawn on to determine the patient’s shape preference. This temporary “sketch” will serve as a guide when the strokes are drawn on semi-permanently. A cosmetic artist makes tiny, hair-like strokes along the person’s natural brown shape to fill in balding or spotty areas. The method will add shape and control to brows that have a mind of their own. Following the procedure, the eyebrows may appear a little dark at first, but they will fade significantly over the following week. It may take two to three sessions for the ideal look to come together.

Who benefits from this technique?

This semi-permanent brow technique can also be used on the scalp to make hair loss or baldness less noticeable. It is commonly used by balding men.

Those who spend hours shaping, plucking and drawing on eyebrows may find it beneficial to seek out this treatment method. Those who spend money frequently on eyebrow pencils could save money in the long run on makeup products if they choose this procedure.

It is also beneficial to people who suffer from alopecia, a hair loss disease.

Is either procedure painful?

Permanent makeup will feel the same as a typical tattoo: The pain is experienced differently by each person, but most people would describe it as slightly painful. Microblading is not as painful as permanent makeup and may just be described as a scratching feeling. Local anesthetics can be provided beforehand to reduce discomfort.

See if this treatment is right for you

To learn more about improving the shape and depth of your eyebrows, schedule an appointment today. Microblading not only improves the appearance of your face, but it also reduces the headache of constant plucking, shaping and drawing of your brows.

Request an appointment in our Schaumburg office here: https://www.paulcdillonmd.com.