Microblading Healing Process: Day by Day

The healing process of microblading lasts 4-6 weeks. After this period, you will see the outcome. They will take their final shape and color after the pigment sets in.

This period is an emotional rollercoaster. There will be moments when you will think that the color is wrong and that you didn’t get what you wanted. It will also be hard to resist scratching and touching the scabs. You might freak out and at one moment think your brows are gone. The healing process requires a lot of patience and discipline.

It is important to know that not everyone heals the same way. Some people might recover quickly and almost without any scabs at all. On the other hand, some need as long as 6 weeks or more to cure. The pace of recovery depends on the skin type mostly.

Therefore, keep reading to find out about the stages of the healing process and what to expect every day during the recovery. Read the tips on how to treat your freshly microbladed brows.

Usually, there are 6 stages of healing process after microblading procedure:

• swollen and dark brows
• exfoliation and scabbing
• eyebrows too light, almost disappeared
• the color is back, but the brows look patchy
• touch up
• full recovery

These are the most typical stages of the microblading recovery process. The beginning is the hardest to overcome, especially because you have to be extra careful about your brows. If you are lucky, some of the stages will not be too unbearable. For the others, they might be pretty irritating and agonizing.

Days one and two – Your eyebrows are swollen and there is redness around them. Also, they look too dark and thick and you might feel that this was a bad idea.

The area around your brows is red and sensitive. It is also prone to infections. Some bleeding might appear.

What to do? Don’t panic! The color will change into the desired one. They will become almost 50% lighter once they are healed. Follow the aftercare instructions religiously. Don’t wash your face, don’t sleep on your stomach and avoid extensive sweating, swimming pools and saunas.

Days 3-4 Your brows will look better and you will be satisfied. You are getting used to the fact that you don’t have to draw or fill them with a pencil every morning. They are still too dark, but slowly starting to fade.

What to do? Keep taking special care of the microbladed area. Don’t be worried about your brows being still too dark – it is perfectly normal.

Days 5-7 This is a scabbing stage. The microbladed area is itchy. You might feel irritated but scratching is strictly forbidden. The area is still pretty sensitive and scratching can cause complications. The pigment is inserted only two layers under your skin. It does not go as deep as with traditional tattoo. Because of this, scratching can take it off.

The exfoliation starts and the scabs show up. If you are not familiar with the stages of the healing process, you might freak out. Bear in mind that this is quite normal and almost everybody has to deal with the scabs after the microblading process. Some people exfoliate extensively, while others barely have any scabs.

What to do? Calm down and patiently wait for the exfoliation stage to finish. You can now wash your face gently but be careful with the microbladed area. Do not scratch the area around your brows because you might pull the pigment out. If you accidentally scratch and take off the pigment, it can be fixed at the touch up.

Days 8-10 Your brows are much lighter than they should be. You might think that your skin rejects the pigment, but this is usually not the case. After all the scabbing and peeling, your brows keep recovering. Now they are light and patchy.

What to do? Again, don’t freak out. Don’t run to the microblading artist asking for a money refund thinking that the whole treatment was unsuccessful. This happens almost to everyone who had their brows microbladed. If you are really unhappy with them, you can wear makeup, but only if the scabbing is over. Otherwise, relax and wait for the color to come back.

Days 11- 28 The hardest period is behind you. Your microbladed brows are taking its final shape. They might look patchy at the beginning, but some microbladed strokes will reappear. This is still not the end, and you need to be patient just a little more. You might feel excited because the final look of your brows is just around the corner. You are also relieved because all the scabbing is over. The skin of the treated area is not so sensitive anymore, so you can slowly start behaving normally.

At the end of the third week, you will see what the brows look like and how the skin has taken the pigment. If it is still patchy, don’t worry, there is a touch up for correction.

What to do? Schedule a touch up. It is supposed to be done at the end of the healing process, i.e. 4-6 weeks after the treatment. The touchup is there to correct all the imperfections. For example, if the brows look uneven or if they are patchy, a couple of more strokes are added.

Days 28-42 The healing period is finally over. Some brows heal faster, some take more time. It depends on the skin type and daily routine and lifestyle. After a touch up your brows will take its final shape and color. If you followed the aftercare tips and if the microblading artist has done a good job, you will probably be head over heels for your new brows. It will positively affect your self-esteem.

Microblading aftercare is extremely important and the success of the treatment relies on it to a great extent.

So you must get serious and follow the aftercare instructions religiously. The artist has done his part – now it’s your turn and you have a very important role.

Here is everything you need to know about the microblading aftercare routine.

The microblading healing process lasts 4-6 weeks, but the aftercare doesn’t require so much time. It is of great importance at the beginning stages of the healing process, when you have to be extra careful. The most sensitive stage is the scabbing stage, and after that, you can relax. So, let’s say that microblading aftercare lasts from 7 to 14 days.

These are the basic rules of microblading aftercare:

• Wash your face gently and be especially careful around the treated area. Pat it with a clean tissue. Don’t rub your brows.
• Use only products recommended. Don’t use skincare products on your own, because they can contain ingredients such as exfoliants and acids, which can affect the pigment.
• Let the scabs fall off naturally. Don’t pick them because you can rip some pigment off and it is hard to fix.
• Don’t sleep on your face and use a clean pillowcase.
• Don’t wear makeup for at least 10 days.
• Avoid sweating, saunas, swimming pools and long showers.
• Avoid sun exposure and tanning.
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As you can see, the basic aftercare rules are very strict. You are not allowed to wear makeup and cosmetic products. For this reason, book your microblading appointment carefully. Bear in mind that your brows need some time to heal. Therefore, it is best to have the treatment at least 1 month before the important event or a holiday.