Pain: There may be some pain even after the topical anesthetic has been used. Anesthetics work better on some people than others.
Asymmetry: Every effort will be made to avoid asymmetry, but our faces are not perfectly symmetrical. Adjustments may be needed in the followup session.
Anesthetics: Topical anesthetics are used to numb the microbladed area. Lidocaine, Tetracaine, and Epinephrine are among the ingredients in these creams. Please notify the artist of any allergies to these ingredients or any others.
Uneven Pigmentation: This can result from poor healing, infection, bleeding or many other causes. Your followup appointment will help correct any unevenness.
Poor Pigment Retention: There are many factors that affect pigment retention, including client following pre and after care instructions and client's immune system and hormones. Fading always occurs to some degree, and touchups are meant to build the pigment up to the desired saturation. However, poor pigment retention may still occur, as it is unpredictable how the skin will take the pigment.
Excessive Swelling or Bruising: Some people swell or bruise more than others. Ice packs may help reduce the swelling. The swelling or bruising typically disappears in 1-5 days. Some people don't swell or bruise at all.
Infection: infection is very unusual but possible. The areas treated must be kept clean and only freshly washed hands should touch the areas.
Allergic Reaction: There is a possibility of an allergic reaction to the pigments or other materials used. Please notify your artist of any metal allergies. 5-7 day patch test is available if you are concerned about allergic reaction.
MRI: Because pigments used in permanent cosmetic procedures contain inert oxides, a low level magnet may be required if you need to be scanned by an MRI machine. You must inform your technician of any tattoos or permanent cosmetics.