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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! If you have any questions or want to discuss your options, feel free to reach out to us. We’re happy to help you choose the best service and style for your needs.
If you'd like to communicate with the artist before your appointment, you can message us at this phone number: 626-877-8760. We’re happy to answer any questions and help you with your decision.
After the initial session and touch-up, it usually lasts around 2-3 years. This can vary depending on different factors. Typically, oily or sensitive skin may fade faster, around 1-2 years, while dry or normal skin can last longer, around 2-3 years.
Microblading: Involves creating small incisions with a blade to allow pigment to enter the skin.
Nanobrows: Created using a machine, resulting in finer and more delicate lines. Nanobrows are more suitable for a variety of skin types due to minimal trauma.
The first session typically takes longer since it includes a consultation, design process, and the procedure itself. In total, you should expect the session to last about 2 hours.
Yes! After the procedure, you should avoid excessive sweating, touching the brows, or exposing them to direct sunlight for the first 7 days. We will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to ensure your results last.
Yes, a touch-up session is recommended about 6-8 weeks after the initial appointment to perfect the shape and color. Please note that the initial fee does not include the touch-up cost.
Most clients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure, as we use a numbing cream to ensure your comfort. If you have concerns, feel free to let us know, and we can discuss ways to make the experience even more comfortable for you.
It’s best to come with clean, makeup-free skin. This helps us see your natural brow shape and design your brows more accurately.
Yes, we offer different techniques to accommodate sensitive skin. During the consultation, we’ll assess your skin and choose the best method for you to ensure the best results with minimal irritation.
You can begin gently cleaning the area after 7 days, once the skin has healed. We will provide specific aftercare instructions to guide you through the healing process.
Not following aftercare instructions can affect the healing process, potentially causing pigment fading, scabbing, or infection. It's important to follow the guidelines closely to ensure the best results.
Microblading (also known as eyebrow embroidery or feathering) originated in Far East Asia. This method is the finest form of eyebrow tattooing, using a pen-like device with a disposable microblade attached, to stroke very thin lines of pigment into the skin. These thin lines flow in the same direction as your own hairs, and create the most natural results. This method is different than the traditional tattoo done by machine.
You may NOT have this procedure if :
You are under the age of 18
You get Keloid scars
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You have been on Accutane within 1 year
You have irritation of the skin of any kind such as blemishes, pimples, rash, psoriosis, eczema, rosacea, sunburn on the area of procedure.
You are on Retin-A or Retinols. Be off 7 days before appointment and avoid 30 days after procedure.
Diabetic (consult your doctor)
Have HIV or Hepatitus or any other viral infections and/or diseases
Undergoing Chemotherapy (consult your doctor)
Epilepsy
A Pacemaker or major heart problems
Had an Organ transplant
You generally don’t heal well and develop infections easily
If your old tattoo is too dark (please contact us by sending clear pictures so we can see how faded your old tattoo is)
Immediately after, the area will be extremely dark and will get darker over the next 2 days as a scab forms in the area. 30-50% of your pigment will be in the scabs. Over the next 7-14 days your scabs should flake off bit by bit. Some people scab in light flakes and some develop a thick scab. Everybody is different, but whatever you do, do NOT pick at the scabs and make sure you read through and follow the aftercare instructions properly to obtain the best results. If the scabbing phase is not over by 14 days, please continue your aftercare instructions until scabs are completely gone. After the scabbing phase is over, you will see that the color of your pigment appears foggy and muted in color because a layer of skin has grown over the pigment to seal it in. Not to worry, over the next several weeks your skin will regenerate and the pigment will be more vibrant in color. The complete healing process takes at least 6 weeks which is when the true orientation of the pigment will show. For most people, there shouldn’t be too much of a problem going to work or being out in public, as long as you’re good at following aftercare instructions. However, some people may develop thicker scabs and have minor swelling. You may take an Advil or apply an icepack after your treatment to reduce swelling and discomfort.
Microblading works best on these types of skin:
Dry skin type with tiny pores. Skin that’s thin but not super thin (we like to compare this skin to a grape). This type of skin is usually not very sensitive with non-translucent fair ivory skin tone and doesn’t bleed easily.
Normal to combination skin-type with small pores can be abit oily to dry and sensitive or not sensitive (I like to compare this skin to an apple). This type of skin is usually non-translucent and can range from light to dark skin tones, young or mature skin and doesn’t bleed easily.
Normal to Oily skin with medium pores. Skin that is thicker and abit oily ( we like to compare this skin to a lime). This type of skin is usually non-translucent and can range from light to dark skin tones, young or mature skin and doesn’t bleed easily.
Microblading will NOT WORK WELL for these types of skin:
Thick oily skin with large pores, tends to bleed easily (I like to compare this skin to an orange peel or grapefruit). The skin texture and constant production of oil will cause the hairstrokes to heal with a thicker diffused, softer look. I can work on this type of skin, however, you must be aware that your end result will look more powdered and blended than you would expect.
Super-thin, soft, hypersensitive, skin with barely any upper skin layer (I like to compare this type of skin to a peeled hard boiled egg or tomato, or sometimes like a marshmallow). Usually translucent and pale with invisible pores and can have rosacea or dermatitis. This type of skin bleeds VERY easily, has a harder time healing, Pigment can appear more ashy, blurred and patchy.
If you have an old tattoo that is still quite dark, the strokes will blend right into the old tattoo and results will not look as crisp as going over blank skin.If you are a frequent smoker, your pigment may fade sooner. If you are iron deficient or Anemic, your pigment may fade sooner and bleeding/bruising may occur during and after the procedure. If you generally have problematic skin, bleed excessively, get infections easily, and do not heal well when cut or injured, you may want to reconsider having this procedure as the results are extremely dependant on the healing process.
Please be advised that any of Newport Microblading Clinic procedures are non refundable.
Do NOT DRINK ALCOHOL or CAFFEINE before the procedure (at least 24hrs for alcohol)
Do NOT TAKE ADVIL or other blood thinners such a Aspirin, fish oil, Niacin, Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary, 48-72 hrs prior to your procedure. Extra strength Tylenol can be taken if you have low pain tolerance.
If you have recently tanned this will affect the outcome of the healed colour.
If you’ve had laser removal of previous work done by someone else, the treated area has now more scar tissue and can affect the outcome of the result. More treatments may be necessary to have the skin take the colour.
Botox should be done 3 weeks before or 3 weeks after the procedure.
Avoid exercising the day of procedure as this will open up the pores.
Please note that you will be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle.
No waxing, threading or tinting 3 days before and at least 3 weeks after.
Immediately following your procedure, the tattooed area will appear to be darker and bolder in color and more sharply defined. Over the next 2 days. It will appear even darker and thicker as scabs begin to form. You must let the scabs naturally flake off bit by bit. It will take up to 14 days for scabbing to be over.
You may NOT get the area wet for too long or apply any kind of products (except what we provide for your aftercare) for at least 10 days after. NO makeup on the area for 2 weeks.
Contacts must be removed prior to arrival for your appointment.
Your touch-up will be 6-8 weeks after your initial microblading or Microshading procedures.
The first appointment is about structure, design, and building hair strokes. The touch-up is about seeing how the skin heals and retains pigment, as well as making any necessary adjustments to achieve better symmetry, definition, or volume. In most cases, only a minor touch-up is necessary to fill in any sparse areas for a very natural look. However, if you are opting for a fuller more defined look, then the touch-up is recommended to achieve desired results.
They fade over time and should be refreshed every 1-2 years for maintenance. Fading is desired as your skin and facial structure will change as aging occurs. However this does not mean that your semi-permanent makeup will completely disappear. Depending on your skin and health, overtime your semi-permanent makeup may leave a soft haze of residual pigment behind. These factors will cause your semi-permanent brows to fade:
Iron deficiency
Sun exposure
Exfoliants
Skin type
Health issues
We use a strong topical anesthetic cream and gel with 5% Lidocaine for numbing before and throughout the procedure for maximum comfort as pain tolerance will vary from person to person. Some say it feels like threading or dull scratching.
We book a two hour appointment. The consultation & the mapping will be the majority of this time. Numbing will be on for 10-20 min and the procedure itself is only around 50 min.
We use iron oxide pigments. These pigments fade over time as your body will naturally absorb it. They are considered the safest semi-permanent pigments to use for skin.
Inkless stretch mark removal is also known as inkless stretch mark camouflage or inkless stretch mark revision (ISR). It is a non-invasive skin treatment that helps the skin repair itself using a blend of serums and vitamins inserted just under the skin using tiny needles. Imagine a gentle tattoo procedure, minus the ink.
The products introduced to the area encourage collagen production along with elastin and melanocytes. The skin becomes smoother and firmer with a return of the natural skin tone. The treatment is focused on targeted areas and will closely follow the stretch mark line.
Inkless stretch mark camouflage is much like microneedling in that the process causes skin “trauma” which the body rushes to rectify.
“Microneedling targets the dermis, the middle layer of your skin where stretch marks form. Within this procedure, tiny needles are poked into your skin to trigger collagen production. Increased collagen and elastin promote skin regeneration that can improve your skin’s appearance and reduce stretch marks.
“To effectively treat stretch marks, you’ll need to participate in more than one treatment over a course of months. Microneedling has been an effective treatment for reducing stretch marks, specifically for patients with darker skin.
Inkless camouflage takes this procedure to the next level by introducing collagen and elastin into the affected areas for greater effect.
Typically, a session lasts between 2-2.5 hours. It all depends on the affected area. Usually, it takes several treatments to achieve desired results.
While Laser Treatments do work on stretch marks by damaging the skin’s outer layer, they do not put color back into the skin. So almost all clients who use Laser Treatments for their stretch marks still have noticeable stretch marks.
In fact, many of our clients have had many Laser Treatment procedures prior to walking into our office. Another huge difference is the cost of that treatments. Laser Treatments could run $1,000 to $3,000 per session, and can easily end up costing the client over $10,000 overall.
Inkless camouflage can be safely used everywhere except for the face.
It’s always wise to be cautious of emerging technology, especially in the beauty industry. After all, nobody wants to be a guinea pig. However, rest assured that inkless stretch mark removal is entirely safe. In fact, it is considered one of the safest procedures available right now for stretch marks.
For this tretament all depends on the size of the area needing treatment.
Our starting price is $480 for the first area, $400 for each additional area.
Please text me (626-877-8760) a photos of your stretch marks, I can estimate quote to you .
Immediately after your treatment, the area will be red and a little swollen – a typical result after such a procedure. After a week or two, the area will settle as it begins to heal. How soon you’ll see results will depend on how your body responds to the treatment, but you should see results in around 40 to 60 days.
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