Permanent Makeup - Eyebrows

Basically any treatment, medication, or illness that compromises the immune system, and therefore the healing process, would make you NOT eligible for permanent makeup. 

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding (must wait 6 months after you stop nursing)
• History of keloids or hypertrophic scarring 
• Diabetic (require doctor clearance)
• Taking blood thinning medication (unless it can be paused 5 days prior) 
• Autoimmune disorder (would require doctor clearance)
• Recently completed chemotherapy (require doctor clearance)
• Hepatitis B/C
• Currently sick with cold/flu/viral infection (rest and reschedule please!)
• Epileptic (require doctor clearance)
• Have a pacemaker (require doctor clearance)
• Have uncontrolled high blood pressure     
• You are currently tanned, sunburned or have a skin rash (postpone until it is gone)
  

Please consult with us if any of the following apply to you before booking:

• There is psoriasis/dermatitis, eczema, keratosis pilaris, chronic acne, broken capillaries or rosacea (mild cases can be okay) or other skin irritations on and around the brow area
• You have previous microblading or permanent makeup (send us a photo)
• You have a heart condition (consult with your doctor as the numbing contains epinerphine)
• You have taken/used Accutane in the last year
• You use products with retinoid/retinol/AHA. It is advised that clients are off retinol and retinoid (any derivative of vitamin A) 1-4 months before and after treatment, depending how strong it is. This includes Isotretinoin, Tazorac, Differin... etc.   Some exceptions can be made, so message me about specific concerns or add them to your medical forms when booking an appointment.

Both techniques involve depositing pigment into the skin (therefore, a tattoo), however the way they are deposited, and the aesthetic result, is different. A powder brow is done with a small machine that creates pixelation. Microblading is done with a manual tool to create lines resembling hair strokes. Both can look extremely natural when done on the correct skin type. Microblading is suitable for people with dry, taught, skin with no visible capillaries. Whereas powder brows can be done on every skin type (thick, oily, mature, etc.) Generally, I highly recommend a powder brow to everyone for the best long term results as it is less traumatic on the skin, heals easier, and looks better for longer.

It can be found under "IMPORTANT PRE CARE" and should be read prior to booking an appointment to ensure everything can be followed.

Please scroll down and read below "What to expect after my appointment".

Since the pigment is not implanted into the skin as deeply as traditional tattoos, the area will naturally fade overtime but will likely never completely disappear. It is still a tattoo. Permanent makeup typically lasts 1-3 years, depending on skin type  and age. Skincare routine will also affect the lasting effect of the pigment. Those who use products with AHA or Glycolic Acid with experience accelerated fading as your skin is regenerating faster. Each individual’s color retention within the skin will vary. To maintain the brows looking fresh, a touch up is suggested every 12-18 months. Clients with oily skin may require more frequent touch ups (as early as 6-8 months post). 

Surprisingly, no! It feels like scratching for a few minutes, then a topical anesthetic is applied and it’s so painless you may even fall asleep. Most people report the tweezing is worse than the actual tattooing - who would have thought?!

Numbing gel is not initially used because it changes the texture of the skin.   Imagine you are asked to draw a straight line on a cardboard box. One box is dry and the other has been soaking in water for 30 minutes. Which box would have the nicer line?

Each procedure will vary. Typically expect an appointment to last about 1-2 hours. First, we will meticulously map, measure and shape your brows into a beautiful shape based on your facial features and the golden ratio. Next, the color will be selected. Only once the client approves of both will the procedure begin. Treatment is done using sterile and disposable pigments with the highest standards in the PMU industry. Each treatment has two sessions, the initial session and the touch-up appointment 4-8 weeks later.  The length of time for the touch up appointment ranges from 15 min to 1 hour depending on what needs to be done.

IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS PERMANENT MAKEUP OR MICROBLADING WE NEED TO SEE IT TO DETERMINE IF WE CAN  WORK OVER IT OR NOT. Send a photo to info@larajadebeauty.com or (647) 905 6300. Please note that even if you have had microblading in the past, your appointment with me is considered (and charged as) an initial appointment, not a touch up appointment. These appointments are more difficult and require more work.

While this is a new vaccine and there is still a lot we do not yet know, there have been reports of customers experiencing anaphylaxis when getting permanent makeup (PMU) procedures. Therefore, if you have received the COVID-19 vaccine, you should wait to get any PMU for at least 15 days after. This is to prevent the chance of any reactions developing. Please notify us if you have received the vaccine or have a date booked.

In most cases, no. Everything is discussed via phone or email prior to booking. An in-person consultation is done during your initial brow appointment. However, if you have had previous microblading or permanent makeup, skin issues, scar tissues, or medical issues requiring discussion, a separate consultation may be needed. Please contact me directly with any questions.  If you would like to come in on a separate day prior to your appointment for me to roughly draw the shape and discuss any other concerns, there is a $50 charge which will be applied to the procedure.

Skin must not be damaged in any way (e.g. sunburn, eczema, dermatitis, acne in the eyebrow area). If any of these concerns arise, please contact me to reschedule.

Do not book an appointment before a vacation or anytime you will be getting wet, sweating excessively, or in the sun. You cannot get your brows wet for 1 week after and cannot swim for 2 weeks after. You can not wear makeup for 7 days post procedure so please consider the timing of upcoming events when choosing a date. Specifically eyeshadow, foundation and powder (anything that can get into the brows and cause an infection).

Women experience more sensitivity to pain during their period, so avoid that time too!