WHAT IS SEMI-PERMANENT/MICROPIGMENTATION/COSMETIC TATTOING?

Cosmetic tattooing/micro pigmentation is the process of implanting pigment color into the dermis layer of the skin to enhance facial features such eyebrows, eyes, and lips. The pigments are designed to fade over time and allow your you and your artist to make changes in color & shape due to factors such as facial changes, aging, different color, and shape desired.

 DOES COSMETIC TATTOING HURT?

Your comfort is very important to us! Prior to the procedure, an effective numbing cream is applied to the area of work, and a second numbing agent is applied to the area during the procedure(s). Lip procedures are more likely to involve some level of pain even with an anesthetic.

Pain tolerance varies from person to person.  If applies, we do recommend that you avoid having the procedure done at the duration and at least four days before and after your menstrual cycle, as during that time you can be more sensitive to pain.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

Results can typically last up to 1-3 years depending on many factors such as skin type, skin's ability to take in pigment, lifestyle, UV/exposure, aftercare, touch-ups, and/or beauty regimens like facial peels. If you are anemic, results can fade faster due to the body’s absorption of the pigment.

HOW LONG ARE THE PROCEDURES?

Procedures can take up to 1-3 hours, depending on what you are having done. Your artist will let you know how long your procedure will take when booking your appointment. The procedure will generally look like this:

-Consultation and eyebrow or lip design20-35 minutes.

-Numbing prior to procedure for 20-25 minutes.

-Microblade or lip tattoo 60-90 minutes (second numbing agent 5 minutes or less).

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

Results can typically last up to 1-3 years depending on many factors such as UV/sun exposure, beauty regimen, skin type, touch-up, and/or aftercare. If you are anemic, results can fade faster due to the body’s absorption of the pigment.

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE FOR COSMETIC TATTOOING?

 You must be 18 years or older to get any procedure done at Broderie Ink.

IS IT OKAY TO HAVE THE PROCEDURE DONE WHILE PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING?

As a precaution, we do not perform cosmetic tattooing on women that are breast feeding or pregnant.

DO YOU NEED TOUCH-UPS?

In most cases, touch-ups are highly recommended, especially for eyebrow embroidery, in 4-8 weeks. During your touch-up, you & your artist can address such issues such as fading, asymmetry, color saturation, fullness, etc. Your complimentary touch-up must be used up within 4 months of your procedure, or it will expire and you will be charged a fee for a touch-up. 

EYEBROWS:

WHAT IS MICROBLADING/EYEBROW EMBROIDERY?

Also known as feather brow, microblading is the process of using a manual tool to deposit pigments into the dermis to replicate hair. Please keep in mind oily skin & mature skin will not take the hair strokes as clearly. In these cases, the hair strokes will heal with a more diffused or powdery look. For this, we recommend the powder fill eyebrows or the soft powder fill with microblade.

 Microblading is great for:

·       Covering sparse areas, over-plucking, fully reconstructing eyebrows, and adding fullness.

·       Defining and shaping existing eyebrows.

·       Saving time when getting ready.

·       In some cases, giving a more youthful appearance.

 WHAT IS SOFT-TOUCH/POWDER FILL/SHADOW MIST?

Soft-touch eyebrows is the process of utilizing a digital or makeup pen machine to deposit pigments into dermis to mimic a powder effect.

 Powder fill is great for:

·       A client who desires a soft pencil or conventional brow makeup look.

·       Those who have mature skin when the elasticity of the skin has lessened.

·       Those who have oily skin.

·       Those wanting softly defined eyebrows.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

Results can typically last up to 1-3+ years depending on many factors such as UV/sun exposure, beauty regimen, aftercare, touch-up, skin type, and/or your skin's ability to take in pigments. If you are anemic, results can fade faster due to the body’s absorption of the pigment.

LIPS:

WHAT IS LIP BLUSH & LIP COLOR?

Lip blush is soft/sheer blush of color that lends to a more natural look. The lip blush is subtle color enhancement of your lip color that also adds fullness to your lips. 

Lip color is a saturated look that mimics lipstick application.

Lip color is great for:

·       Correcting asymmetry.

·       Defining the lips.

·       Creating the appearance of “fuller” lips.

·       Changing or enhancing your lip color.

DO COLD SORES AFFECT THE LIP PROCEDURE?

Yes, this can affect the lip procedure. We recommend you contact your doctor and take your prescribed course of medication at least 3-5 days before your procedure as a preventative measure.  If you currently have cold sores, you must wait until fully healed, and preventative care is is taken. 

WHAT SHOULD I AVOID BEFORE MY PROCEDURE?

Please refer to the "before and aftercare" section for procedure instructions.