MICROBLADING FOR CLIENTS WITH CANCER
Microblading for Clients with Cancer
As an Esthetician/Microblading Technician, one of the best parts of your job is having the ability to make women feel better about themselves. The power to give them a little push is in your hands, and it's a power you can exercise every time you see a customer.
There are few things more rewarding than seeing that transformation. A woman walks in pretty distraught about her situation, but by the time she leaves, she looks fabulous and has a big smile on her face. This is something you may see day in and day out, but we bet it never fails to give you that special glow.
One of the most amazing experiences is when cancer patients come in for microblading. Even though their illness is taking its toll and they are likely to encounter difficulties, there is a way to make a difference, and that is by helping them look a little more like themselves.
How microblading can help
Although appearance is rarely the main concern of someone who is undergoing or has undergone chemotherapy, it still has an impact on a person's self-esteem. Regardless of how bad it is, everyone wants to look like they were before they got cancer, and this is something that microblading can help them with.
By taking the hassle out of having to draw on your brows every day, you can save them precious time when they're feeling down, and ensure that when they look in the mirror at the end of the day, they still feel like they're looking back.
who can treat
When faced with the potential loss of hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes, and the terrifying thought of rounds of chemotherapy, most people faced with the prospect of treatment are upset and scared at the thought of how dramatically it can change their appearance. Those who are aware of its existence can resort to semi-permanent makeup as a solution.
"Micropigmentation helps women undergoing chemotherapy to recover their smile"
IN WHAT CASES IS MICROBLADING INDICATED?
Microblading is indicated for people who have low hair density in their eyebrows or who have lost them for various reasons, such as excessive hair removal or diseases such as alopecia areata, fibrosing frontal alopecia or atopic dermatitis. It is also recommended for people who have lost their eyebrows as a result of chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments.
But also, it is an excellent alternative for those who are not satisfied with their eyebrows due to lack of symmetry, because their shape takes away from the harmony of the face or because they want to highlight their coloration.
One of the main advantages of microblading over other alternatives to recover eyebrow hair, such as hair transplantation or some lotions for topical use, is that the results are immediate and meet the aesthetic expectations of the patient, since they are makes a preliminary study of the shape and type of eyebrow to be created. All this reduces the risk of unwanted results.
If you are thinking of undergoing this treatment, first of all look for references from the place and above all from the person in charge of performing the service. This must be a qualified and certified professional, who uses suitable and quality materials.Do not pluck your eyebrows for at least two weeks before treatment. It is important to have as many hairs as possible in the eyebrows so that the result is as natural as possible.Go to the appointment in good health, because if we go with a cold or illness it can hurt more.In case you can't stand the pain for long, it is advisable to take some type of anti-inflammatory or analgesic half an hour before performing the technique.Do not drink alcohol for at least one day before.
CARE AFTER MICROBLADING
During the first weeks after microblading it is advisable to take care of the area to promote healing. In the first two weeks after treatment, intense physical exercise, swimming pools and saunas, and sun exposure should be avoided for at least one month. In addition, during the first days, the treated area must be disinfected as indicated by the specialist.
Do not come into contact with water or any other liquid for 7 days after the microblading treatment (even a small drop that seems insignificant will cause the wound to expand and scab over).Disinfect the affected area with a small amount (one spray on a cotton pad for both eyebrows) of witch hazel, 70% alcohol or any other disinfectant liquid 2-4 times a day. If the skin is oily make sure the eyebrows are clean and dry. Disinfect more times if excess sebum appears.To avoid additional dryness if your skin is dry, use daily saline solution for disinfection 2 times a day and witch hazel 1 time a day instead of alcohol or witch hazel 3 times a day.In case of itching you can use Bactine, which contains lidocaine and benzalkonium chloride. Also to disinfect the area.From the fourth day of treatment and in case of dryness, after a disinfection routine, use a very small amount of coconut or grape seed oil. The application has to make your eyebrows slightly moist with oil, without having any residue.After 7 days you can use neutral and mild soap or non-greasy cleanser to keep the eyebrows clean.Do not use vitamin or antibiotic creams on the eyebrows.Do not do exercises that cause sweating for at least the first 2 days after treatment.Avoid saunas, baths in public pools, beaches or other risk areas for at least the first 2 weeks.
Do not sunbathe, solarium or tan for 4 weeks.Avoid tinting your eyebrows, avoiding chemical peels, mesotherapy, dermabrasion, botox and other similar treatments for 4 weeks.Do not use cosmetics on the affected area for 2 weeks
WHEN IS MICROBLADING CONTRAINDICATED?
Microblading is not recommended for people with allergies to the dyes and micropigments used. Although cases of allergies are rare, it is very important to ensure that there will be no adverse reactions by performing an allergy test prior to treatment. Nor is it recommended to do microblading if you have any dermatological disease. It is best to treat it before and once cured to do the microblading.