Microblading is a form of tattoo artistry where pigment is implanted under your skin with a manual handheld tool instead of a machine. Hair-like strokes are drawn with the tool to mimic natural hairs in your brows. Even though it's not as deep as the regular tattoo, it's still a tattoo because pigment is implanted under the skin.
To prepare for this procedure, avoid alcohol, aspirin, retinol for the week before your procedure. You want to avoid thinning your blood or skin.
After treatment, you need to avoid making the treated area moist. So no sweaty workouts, swimming or washing your face with water for a whole week. Also, avoid using and makeup and other products on the brows while they heal. Some patients experience itching and redness during the first week, which Vaseline can alleviate.
Brows will look slightly darker at first, but the color will fade 30-40 percent.