Show patients their result before they treat.
Semi-permanent, hair-stroke brow tattooing that reshapes and fills sparse eyebrows for 1–2 years.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan • Skin Treatment
Recommended Protocol
Microblading
Touch-up at 4–6 weeks, refresh every 1–2 years
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
Microblading is a semi-permanent brow tattoo that deposits pigment in fine, hair-like strokes to reshape and fill sparse eyebrows. Results look natural and last about 1–2 years, with a perfecting touch-up a few weeks after the first session. Expect redness and light scabbing for 7–10 days as the brows heal.
Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo technique in which a fine blade deposits pigment into the skin in crisp, hair-like strokes that mimic natural brow hairs. It reshapes, defines, and fills sparse or over-plucked eyebrows, with results that look natural and last roughly 1–2 years before fading. A perfecting touch-up a few weeks after the initial session locks in shape and color.
For a practice, microblading attracts a dedicated audience, commands premium pricing, and builds a recurring touch-up schedule, while opening the door to other aesthetic services. Because the result is on the face and semi-permanent, trust and shape preview are everything. Showing the proposed brow shape on the patient's own photo before the procedure sets confident expectations and converts the consult.
Microblading
Category
Skin Treatment
Typical cadence
Touch-up at 4–6 weeks, refresh every 1–2 years
Downtime
Redness and scabbing for 7–10 days as brows heal.
Typical range
$300–$800 per session
From in-clinic procedures to at-home regimens, Afters maps the full range of options — so patients can see what each one would do for them, on their own photo, before they commit.
Each concern maps to its full range of options — and lets patients preview their result before they commit.
Common questions patients ask about microblading — and what practices should be ready to answer.
Typically 1–2 years before it fades, depending on skin type, lifestyle, and sun exposure. A periodic refresh maintains the shape and color.
A numbing cream is applied first, so most people feel only mild scratching or pressure. Some tenderness afterward is normal as the brows heal.
Brows look bold at first, then scab and lighten over 7–10 days. The true color settles after about 4–6 weeks, when a perfecting touch-up is done.
Microblading creates crisp hair-like strokes for a natural look. Powder (ombré) brows use a soft, shaded fill that lasts longer and suits oily skin better. Some patients combine both.
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