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Rubbed brow in sleep. - How bad did I mess up my brow?

Compassionate3791Mar 31, 2019
I had my brows microbladed and am currently going through the after touch up healing process. It’s been 5 days since I had them touched up. Last night I rubbed my brow in my sleep and took off some scabbing. How bad did I mess up my brow?!

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I would not recommend trying to remove the pigment on your own. Return to your provider and they can correct the brows or remove the pigment, which ever you prefer. Best to you,

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I am so sorry to hear about your experience. Scabbing is not common after microblading. You may experience some crusting and dryness. Each provider has a different healing protocol so you will  have to discuss with your provider. We do a dry healing in our practice and the brows are...

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You will be surprised the changes during the healing process with your new brows. If you are not happy with the appearance of your brows after they have healed, all corrections can be done at your touch visit. Best to you,

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Retinol to lower face will be fine to use prior to microblading.  Enjoy your treatment!

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Hello and thank you for your question. I would not recommend trying to remove the pigment on your own. Your provider can correct/remove the pigment. Best to you,

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There are different types of post care that are provided with your provider. In our office we recommend a dry healing. You keep the brows dry for 2 days then days 3-7 a small amount of aquaphor is recommended am and pm. Our clients return to their more intense workouts by day 5. Most people do...

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