About smoky eyebrow micropigmentation: frequently asked questions
Including smoky eyebrow micropigmentation in aesthetic procedures is a great option, but it is still a procedure that generates many questions, and for those who want to know everything about the technique, the post answers doubts about smoky micropigmentation.
What is it?
The smoky eyebrow micropigmentation technique consists of a way of filling in the eyebrows and making the result more defined.
Smoked micropigmentation is indicated in cases of sparse eyebrows, with defects and even scars.
The main feature of the procedure is the filling of the eyebrow with pigment, thus replacing the use of pencil or shadow during make-up to better fill in the eyebrow.
The smokey brow achieves a lighter result, since the pigment is applied on the skin and blurred, leaving the beginning less marked and better defining the eyebrow.
How is it done?
Micropigmentation of smokey brows is performed in different stages and in a single session.
The beginning of the process consists of drawing the eyebrow using the best visagism so that the face is harmonious. With the eyebrow design already defined, the excess threads are removed.
After that, the actual smoky filler begins, which is done using a dermographer that applies pigment in the area defined for the eyebrow. The pigment of a color close to the natural color is applied along the entire eyebrow and with more intensity in the central part, leaving the beginning and the end softer, and therefore to blur, since a more natural effect to the final result is sought.
In this process performed with the dermographer, it is common for some aesthetic clinics to use anesthetics to reduce discomfort during the procedure.
After the micropigmentation of smoky eyebrows, the area is cleaned so it is only necessary to maintain the care recommended by the professional.
A touch-up is indicated 30 days after the procedure to leave the perfect result. And after this step, the whole procedure is finished.
How much does it cost?
The price to perform the smoked eyebrows procedure may vary according to the clinic, but on average the amount is between R$ 300 and R$ 350.
Post-procedure care
After performing the smoky eyebrow micropigmentation, you must take some care so that the result is perfect. Among the necessary precautions are:
- Avoid the sun: during the first 15 days after creating the smoky eyebrow, you should avoid too much sun so as not to change the color of the pigment.
- Avoid beach and pool: after performing the technique, it is also recommended to avoid going to the pool or the sea during the first month. This is because the water can eliminate the pigment that is still being absorbed by the skin.
- Washing care: in the first days after pigmenting the skin, it is recommended not to wash the eyebrow area with certain types of soap. In addition, it is ideal not to wash your hair during the first 3 days, so that the shampoo does not come into contact with the skin that has been micropigmented. The same recommendation is also usually given to washing the eyebrow with soap in the first few days.
- Do not remove scabs: during the first month you will notice the scarring of the skin that underwent the smoky eyebrow procedure, and this scarring will form scabs, which should not be removed under any circumstances. Allow the healing scabs to form and fall off naturally.
- Use ointment: in the first few days some more specific care is indicated for the area that was smoked with dermograph, and one of these cares is the use of an ointment to help the hydration and healing of the skin. Each professional usually indicates a type of ointment, but the indication of Bepantol is quite common.
Does it hurt?
The smoky micropigmentation procedure is a technique that is performed with a dermographer, a small device that is used in thread-by-thread micropigmentation and tattooing, and as you can imagine, it hurts a little.
The device pierces the dermis and inserts the pigment and that is what causes some discomfort. However, it is common to use anesthetics in the area before starting the filler, so the pain is less intense.
Oh, and since it is a quick procedure, the filling stage lasts about 15 minutes, it is not even that hard to endure the discomfort.
How long does it last?
The smoky brow filler is a technique with good durability and lasts between 12 and 18 months. That is, for at least 1 year you can have a well-defined eyebrow without the need for touch-ups during make-up.
Who can do it?
The smoky eyebrow micropigmentation technique does have its contraindications, and the restriction extends to some groups, such as:
- Pregnant women, as it may anticipate childbirth.
- pacemaker users
- Diabetics, only in some cases, but if you are diabetic, your doctor's approval is ideal.
- hemophiliacs
- Allergic to the pigment used in the procedure.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any other type of procedure, smoky micropigmentation also has its pros and cons, and before filling in the eyebrow using the technique, it is worth looking at both sides and weighing whether it is worth it or not.
Advantages
- Durability: the possibility of having a more defined eyebrow for a period of 12 to 18 months is very attractive, after all, every day the hairs will be filled in.
- Price: it is a cheaper version than the thread-by-thread technique, and this is an advantage for those who want a cost-effective option, since it is long-lasting.
- Ease in daily use: it eliminates the need to fill in the eyebrow during make-up, which simplifies the make-up process, and the eyebrow is always defined.
- Speed in the procedure: the smoky eyebrow micropigmentation technique is performed in an average time of 15 minutes, that is, it is quick to perform and saves time during makeup.
Disadvantages:
- Full filling: despite having a slightly natural effect, the result is a full filling of the eyebrow, which can be heavy during the first month, as the pigment is still very concentrated.
- Difficult removal: in case of dissatisfaction with the result, total removal is more difficult, besides involving costs.
Smokey x thread by thread
The doubt between these two types of procedure is quite common, and in order not to have more confusion about eyebrow filling techniques, let's compare each of the procedures.
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| smokey |
Wire by wire |
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How it is done | The procedure is done with a dermographer where the eyebrow design is filled in with pigment in a smoky manner. | It is also done with a dermographer, but in this case the eyebrow is filled with designs that simulate small threads. |
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Durability | It lasts about 12 to 18 months and the pigmentation becomes less intense with time. | Average durability of 2 years. |
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Price | Cheaper option than the wire-to-wire version, with an average cost of R$ 350. | More expensive option, costing around R$ 600. |
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Result | The final result is a full filler, but with a smoky effect at the beginning and end of the eyebrow. | In the thread-by-thread procedure, the result is more natural since the filler resembles the eyebrow threads. |
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recommendation | Ideal for those with small defects and thinner eyebrows. | Ideal for different types of eyebrows: sparse, with gaps and scars. |
Photos of smoked eyebrows: before and after
In addition to answering the main questions about smoky eyebrow micropigmentation, we have separated before and after photos so that you can see the final result on different types of eyebrows, and even get inspiration for the filler.
And if you were looking for answers about the procedure, now you know all about it and you can even include the technique among your aesthetic procedures.
