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Microblading Toronto-I Have a Scar, Now What?

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Microblading Scar
We know that microblading done by experienced and highly qualified technicians should not leave a scar. What if you have already experienced scarring due to poor microblading?

There are a few options depending on the type of scar. Treatments such as scar camouflage, scar relaxation and scar re pigmentation can help.

Hypopigmentation refers to an area of the skin that is lighter than the overall skin of a person. This can be treated with scar camouflage. With Scar Camouflage, scars are camouflaged using permanent intradermal cosmetics or Permanent Cosmetics. This treatment can help to blend the scar with the surrounding area by making it appear as close as possible to the natural skin color, leaving it less noticeable. It must be understood that matches are rarely perfect.
Scar re-pigmentation can stimulate the melanocytes and restructure the collagen in the unpigmented area.
Melanocyte cells can reappear and what was formerly a non-pigmented “white” area can return to the patients “natural pigmentation” with a 100% match of skin tone. Ultimately this would create the “perfect camouflage”.
If you are considering Microblading on top of a pervious scar, it is important to know that microblading done over a scar is more likely to require additional touch ups as the tissue may reject the tattooed pigments as the skin can most likely be thickened with scar tissue.
If you have a scar from microblading, then there are treatments that can lessen the appearance of these scars.
We invite you to have a consultation with our medically trained practitioners that have had over 19 years of experience in permanent cosmetics and corrective cosmetics. Visit our location in Toronto at Lasting Looks Clinic or visit our website at www.lastinglooks.ca

Microblading Toronto And Aftercare

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Microblading and Aftercare

The right aftercare can make a massive difference on the results of your microbladed brows! In order for your new brows to heal properly, it is imperative that proper after care is adhered to, for your new eyebrows to last.

Microblading is tattoo technique that uses small blade like needles to insert pigments into the skin. Patients must be aware that an open wound must heal properly. Patients should apply a light layer of Vaseline or ointment morning and night for at least 5-7 days. This protects the tattooed brow and keeps the pigment from drying, over crusting and falling out.

While the treated area is healing, it is important that you do not scratch or pick at scabs that may form on the newly microbladed eyebrows, as this will greatly affect the outcome. No makeup should be applied to the eyebrows for at least 10 days as the area heals.

Eyebrows should not be immersed in water for 14 days. In addition patients should avoid swimming, excessive sweating, tanning and hot saunas for at least two weeks after the procedure. After 14 days, consider using sunblock when going out in the sun to protect the color from fading.

The eyebrows will lighten in color over the course of a few weeks to reveal the final outcome.

To book you’re Microblading procedure visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto at www.lastinglooks.ca

Microblading Toronto-Who Is Not A Candidate?

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Microblading has become the latest beauty treatment to a path of achieving the most perfect brow.

To ensure optimal results with a microblading treatment, it is important to determine if a patient is an ideal candidate for microblading.

Certain health conditions put patients at risk and make them a non- candidate for Microblading treatments.

Contraindications include those with epilepsy, diabetes, hemophilia, psoriasis, as well as those who have rosacea or are prone to forming keloid scars.

Other contraindications include, pregnancy, nursing, undergoing chemotherapy or taking antibiotics. If you have allergies to metals, epinephrine, lidocaine or have any pre-existing scar tissue or rash in the affected area you are also at risk for a Microblading treatment.

It is always best to have a consultation with a specialist to discuss any medical history of the patient.

To book a complimentary consultation to see if Microblading is right for you, visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

Microblading Eyebrows Toronto- Can They Be Removed?

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Microblading Eyebrows - Can They Be Removed?

Permanent Makeup, or microblading, has become extremely popular over the past couple of years. Microblading for eyebrows can at times be either a lifesaver, or a real disaster, since patients can be left with misshaped, discolored, too dark or uneven eyebrows.

Your eyebrows are a critical feature of your face. Often the shape of your brow may not compliment your face, or worse yet, the artist may have made a mistake when creating the brow shape or color.

So, can bad micro bladed eyebrows be corrected?

If brows are faded, and an off colour like blue, grey, purple, pink or green, a specialist may be able to correct them  without laser tattoo removal and only with a colour correction session.

Since Microblading is like a semi-permanent tattoo, most pigments can be removed with Laser Tattoo Removal ,as well as being able to lighten some or all of the pigment.

Laser tattoo removal involves the use of high-powered lasers emitting a highly focused laser beam that directly targets and breaks up the pigment. With each treatment the tattooed eyebrows will fade.

The number of treatments and cost to remove micro bladed eyebrows will vary, depending on the type of pigments used, color, as well as texture of the skin.

Once all or most of the colour has been removed from the micro bladed eyebrows, a patient can repeat the Microblading procedure.

Always remember to visit a professional with years of experience when considering having your eyebrows microbladed.

To book you’re consultation for microblading, visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

Microblading Toronto – Will it Fade?

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Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo technique where a small blade like needle is dipped into pigment and inserted into the skin to mimic hair like strokes. The hair like strokes will scab and take up to two weeks to fall off and heal.

Microblading is beneficial to those patients that suffer from hair loss, sparse eyebrows, or just want to wake up every day complete, without worrying about having to put on their eyebrows!

Microblading can give the appearance of a natural, fuller, and effortless brow, while improving eyebrow shape, color and thickness.

Immediately after Microblading, brows can appear up to 30 to 40% As the healing process begins, the skin will then become slightly crusty and the superficial scabbing will fall off, revealing a new softer looking eyebrow. Picking off any scabs will produce a bald spot. Strict after care is required.

Those on blood thinners should avoid Microblading, since these medications will cause the patient to bleed more during the microblading treatment, making it difficult for pigment to remain stable in the skin.

In conclusion, a patient can rest assured that the color will lighten up to 40% after two weeks. After one month patients can return to have their eyebrows touched up if needed. Microblading can last anywhere between 1-2 years.

For more information on Microblading visit www.lastinglooks.ca/permanent-cosmetics-microblading-toronto/

Microblading Toronto & Botox

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Microblading & Botox

Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo treatment that fills in sparse, thin or colorless eyebrows. Many who have over-tweezed their eyebrows, or simply have no eyebrows have switched to microblading for longer lasting fuller eyebrows.

When it comes time to have your eyebrows micro-bladed, one should give consideration to the timing of when they should get their Botox done as well.

This begs the question, should you have your Botox done before or after microblading?

While most plastic surgeons and dermatologists agree that 2 weeks is a safe period to wait before getting Microblading done, others believe tattooing eyebrows after Botox puts you at risk for long term issues if you ever stop using Botox. Having Botox done after you’ve had your eyebrows micro-bladed may cause the eyebrows to sit in a different position.

If you have Botox done every 4-6 months to address frown lines, then the best time to do your Botox is two weeks before a microblading treatment. The belief for this is, once Botox finally kicks in, the eyebrows will be in their resting place where they are desired to be, and the brows will be symmetrical and even.

Microblading will fade over time, and will require yearly touch ups to maintain optimal results. For more information on Microblading and Permanent Make-up, visit Lasting Looks Clinic at www.lastinglooks.ca or call for a consultation at 416-234-2110.

Microblading Toronto-What to Expect?

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When it comes to hair loss, not many people immediately think about eyebrow hair. Loss of eyebrow hair is a major concern among both male and female patients. The most common causes of eyebrow hair loss in women is over-plucking and/or aging.

Our eyebrows are such a defining feature of our face, that any thinning or sparseness of hair can be noticeable. Most often this concern is camouflaged by eyebrow pencils and brow shadows daily.

Today some are choosing a Microblading procedure which gives the eyebrow a longer lasting and semi-permanent effect.

What is Microblading?

 Microblading, although similar in concept to tattooing, the tools and technique are quite different. Using a pen like tool with fine blades attached, a permanent makeup artist is able to create fine hair like strokes, by depositing pigment into the upper layers of the skin.

The strokes resemble eyebrow hairs similar to the way we fill in our eyebrows with a makeup pencil. Unlike a regular tattoo, the microblading tool does not deposit the pigment as deeply as a tattoo gun which makes it less permanent and less intense.

Those who have had microblading will notice that the color will be darker at first. The color will fade about 50% after two weeks as the skin heals. Although there is no significant downtime, there is still irritation and dryness at the site where the microblading has been applied. After 4-6 weeks the area is completely healed. Touch ups may be required.

Although microblading is semi-permanent, it is something that you will want to have done by an experienced permanent make-up specialist.

For more information on microblading and permanent makeup visit Lasting Looks Clinic www.lastinglooks.ca  in Toronto.  Contact us via phone or email to book a consultation.

Laser Tattoo Removal Toronto & Permanent Make–Up

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Permanent makeup also known as micropigmentation is the art of implanting dyes or pigments with a needle in the dermis of the skin to enhance certain facial features.

Permanent cosmetic makeup is still considered a tattoo and the most common areas that are tattooed are eyebrows, the lash line, and lips.

When permanent make-up is not applied correctly it can be quite disconcerting to a patient.

Complaints may include inappropriate colors, harsh shapes that are misplaced, irregular eyebrows, crooked lipliner and eyeliner that has migrated.

Whether it’s the color or the shape that is unsatisfactory, permanent makeup can be a challenge to remove. While the process for removing permanent cosmetics is similar to tattoo removal, there are significant differences.

Pigments can  undergo an oxidation reduction reaction. Sun exposure can also lead to decomposition and changes in color of the tattoo.  More serious complications could include infection, granulomas and allergic reactions.

Permanent makeup removal with laser tattoo removal treatments often requires more than one type of laser or different methods of tattoo removal that don’t include lasers. The colors used in the permanent makeup are the main factor that determines the type of laser used or method of removal.

Black colored tattoos are the easiest to remove even though it can take several treatments to achieve results. Some lighter color cosmetic pigments have metallic bases. When the laser comes in contact with this type of ink, it can turn black.  Attempting to remove it with laser can cause even further problems.  If it is brown, or lighter there is always a chance that the pigments can oxidize with treatment and actually become darker. The type of pigment has a lot to do with how long the permanent makeup will last as well.

Test treatments must be done prior to further removal in case titanium dioxide was used.

It should also be noted that  Laser tattoo removal is known to remove the hair from eyebrows affecting the hair follicles and a person may lose hair permanently.

Great care must be taken for removing eyeliner as laser use can also damage the eyes. Eye shields must be worn and performed by a highly trained specialist with experience..

When considering permanent makeup, do your research into this industry, bear in mind Permanent Cosmetics is a form of tattooing and must be thought of as lifelong. For more information on Permant Make-up and Micropigentation visit  https://www.lastinglooks.ca/permanent-cosmetics-microblading-toronto/.

For more information on tattoo removal,  laser tattoo removal in Toronto visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-tattoo-removal-toronto/ or to set up a consultation in Toronto visit Lasting Looks Clinic at  www.lastinglooks.ca