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3 weeks post microblading and now it's very light in color. Is this normal? (photos)

leejtMar 28, 2018
I would like to know if I should be getting the procedure over again..and asking for a darker colour. I know lightening is part of the process but it's been three weeks now and is very light. Any advice is greatly appreciated

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Dr. Patricia Faraz, MD
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