Eyebrow tattoo or microblading
Eyebrow tattooing involves injecting dye into the skin, which guarantees a long-lasting effect of colored eyebrows.
Microblading differs in the method of application, it is less traumatic, and the effect lasts no more than 1.5 years. Although touch-ups are required a month after the procedure, microblading is a procedure that provides a natural look. Both methods are invasive and therefore cause discomfort and sometimes pain.
Can it be done during pregnancy?
There is no direct ban on permanent makeup while pregnant. Experienced practitioners recommend abandoning the procedure before the second trimester, as pain and discomfort will likely have a negative impact on the fetus. Tattooing involves introducing a dye into the skin; there is no data on its effect on the body of pregnant women - this is the second reason to postpone the procedure.
If you are determined to get eyebrow tattooing during pregnancy, you should look for a high-level salon with a specialist with a medical education. In such places, materials are selected with high quality, which means the level of safety is higher.
When is it possible
The best option to do permanent makeup is the second trimester.
Before going to a specialist, the following prerequisites must be met:
- calm pregnancy;
- It will be a plus if the procedure has already been performed;
- the master has a work permit, and sanitary standards are met;
- A woman’s pain threshold allows her to endure the procedure without discomfort.
Tattooing during pregnancy can give unexpected results. Serious hormonal changes affect the entire body, which means the dye may not take root.
When not to
Doing any type of tattoo is strictly prohibited if there is a threat of miscarriage, a difficult pregnancy, or existing pathologies in the woman. In the third trimester, the procedure is especially dangerous because it requires a long position lying on your back. The large weight of the fetus puts pressure on the artery, and oxygen access to it worsens. Together with the need to endure pain, this condition can threaten pregnancy.
It is not recommended to apply permanent makeup to any area for the first time while pregnant. Materials may cause an allergic reaction, even if this has not previously occurred. Exacerbation of nerve endings during pregnancy makes the procedure the most painful, which should be taken into account before going to the specialist.
Is there any harm to pregnant women?
Cosmetologists and gynecologists usually advise refraining from tattooing, since the procedure provokes discomfort. During pregnancy, all a woman’s sensations become greatly aggravated, and therefore there is a threat of undesirable consequences. After completing the procedure, you can provoke:
- bleeding;
- premature birth.
When performing the procedure, a special pigment is used, the effect of which on the female body has not yet been studied. Therefore, tattooing is still not recommended during the period of bearing a child.
This will avoid unwanted threats and complications.
If you decide to have your eyebrows permanently tinted, you should consult a cosmetologist and gynecologist who is caring for your pregnancy. In the first trimester, conducting a session is strictly prohibited. During this period, all the child’s organs are being formed, and therefore this process can be seriously disrupted. In addition, any interference in the body can provoke a miscarriage.
Which tattoo option is best to choose during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, when choosing a tattoo, you should keep in mind that the result can be unpredictable.
Not all the dye can take root, and in rare cases, due to hormonal changes, an unexpected shade is obtained. This is the main reason to opt for microblading.
There are several more reasons to choose this option:
- microblading is less painful, which is important for expectant mothers;
- the skin is less injured, only the upper layers of the skin are affected;
- The dyes do not penetrate as deeply as with standard tattooing.
Another reason to choose this option is that during pregnancy, a woman’s desires may differ from her usual taste preferences. There is a high probability that after giving birth the tattoo will seem terrible, in which case it will be difficult to create a standard version.
Features of tattooing
Permanent makeup is considered an invasive procedure that must be performed by experienced professionals. They believe that it is quite difficult to predict the reaction of a pregnant woman’s body to this intervention. During the application of the dye, the skin is injured. In order for healing to be as successful as possible, your eyebrows need to be carefully cared for.
If tissue repair is very slow, as is often the case during pregnancy, there is a risk of negative health consequences.
This can usually be associated with a deficiency of essential vitamins and microelements.
Another important point is that the contours of a woman’s body can change significantly after childbirth. In this case, the appearance of the eyebrows also changes greatly. It is quite risky to perform permanent makeup on a plump face, because after childbirth you can get an unpredictable effect . In addition, many hormonal changes occur during pregnancy, which can also lead to undesirable consequences.
After the birth of a baby, many women try to quickly get rid of the results of an unsuccessful tattoo. However, the lactation period also imposes certain restrictions on the performance of cosmetic manipulations.
Therefore, women are usually not recommended to do permanent makeup during pregnancy.
Should I tell my tattoo artist about pregnancy?
In the early stages, the master himself is not able to see the woman’s pregnancy, so the expectant mother should be informed about her situation. There are a number of reasons for this:
- not every master will take on such responsibility;
- the master will select the most suitable type of anesthesia, if required;
- All features of the woman’s position will be taken into account to ensure that the procedure is as comfortable as possible.
The artist’s awareness will help to avoid many unpleasant moments during the tattooing process.
Is permanent eyebrow makeup harmful?
Permanent eyebrow makeup is generally a safe procedure. The skin in this area is dense, there are no sensitive areas, and there is no risk of touching the eyes.
Lack of sterility in the master’s workplace can lead to hepatitis infection
However, in some cases unpleasant consequences may occur:
- Lack of sterility in the master's workplace can lead to infection with hepatitis, syphilis or herpes.
- During pregnancy, you should avoid applying contour makeup. The reason is that particles of the substance penetrate the placenta and into the blood. Thus, harm to the fetus may occur.
- It is important to tell the master about the nuances and health status. The acute stage of the disease is also a contraindication. In case of infectious diseases and reduced immunity, the procedure will result in a general deterioration in the client’s condition.
- If you have a tendency to form scars, it is better to prefer classic makeup.
- With hemophilia, problems with stopping bleeding may occur.
- The inexperience of a cosmetologist usually leads to disappointment - lack of symmetry or the desired shade. In this case, masking with cosmetics, extended bangs, contour correction or laser removal will help.
It is equally important to follow the master’s instructions for skin care after the session: treat with antiseptic agents or healing cream. In advanced cases, there is a risk of infection entering the blood. An increase in temperature, weakness and discharge of pus is a dangerous signal. You should consult a doctor immediately. After the treatment, the makeup will fade and become uneven, as some of the pigment comes out along with blood and pus.
On a note. Complications after permanent makeup can be eliminated. The only irreversible consequences are scars. They cannot be eliminated with ointment; even cosmetic surgeries do not always help.
How many times do eyebrow corrections be done during pregnancy?
Normally, microblading requires only one touch-up 4 weeks after the procedure.
During pregnancy, the pigment may take root less well, so in some cases the specialist recommends an additional visit a month after the correction. This will allow you to evaluate the result and, if necessary, re-work it. Standard tattooing also requires correction. During pregnancy, the body tries to reject everything that is unnecessary and can harm the fetus. Correction may be required 2-3 times, but the master cannot guarantee the desired result. In some cases, expectant mothers completely reject the dye with any type of permanent makeup, and correction does not make sense.
A pregnant woman's desire to get a tattoo must have serious reasons, since this procedure is not always safe in this situation. If there are no other options, you should carefully choose a specialist, monitor compliance with sterility and listen to the body. If the slightest discomfort, abdominal pain or other symptoms that threaten pregnancy occur, it is recommended to reschedule the procedure.
Contraindications for pregnant women
Typically, cosmetologists consider pregnancy a relative contraindication to the procedure. However, there are certain conditions in which it is prohibited to perform any cosmetic manipulations:
- In the first three months of bearing a baby, any interference in the body is simply unacceptable. During this period, all the child’s organs are formed, so any manipulation can be harmful.
- You should not do the procedure if you have high blood pressure, hypertension, or sudden onset of heart problems during pregnancy.
- If permanent makeup is planned for 3-8 months of pregnancy, you should definitely visit a gynecologist. Also during this period you can consult an endocrinologist.
- If during pregnancy any rashes, irritations or damage appear on the face, the procedure can be postponed for a certain time. It is best to do it after the baby is born.
- It is strictly forbidden to do the procedure if you have allergic reactions to coloring compounds.
- When performing such makeup, anesthesia is never used.
Eyebrow tattooing for pregnant women can only be done after consulting a doctor . It should be taken into account that this procedure can provoke severe pain, while the use of anesthesia during pregnancy is contraindicated. In addition, there is a risk of getting unpredictable results. Therefore, cosmetologists usually advise postponing tattooing to another time.
Gynecologists' opinions on the procedure
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Gynecologists do not recommend tattooing while pregnant due to the risk of serious complications for the health of the pregnant woman and her fetus.
Cosmetologists consider eyebrow procedures to be a relative prohibition, while gynecologists consider bearing a child an absolute contraindication. During pregnancy, it is not known how the body will react to the introduction of a foreign substance, or what consequences the tattoo procedure will entail. There will be slight swelling and inflammation, but the risk of premature birth or infection with diseases should warn the expectant mother from going to a beauty salon. A woman is obliged to protect herself and her child as much as possible from the influence of external factors and not to undergo the procedure before childbirth.
How much does it hurt
No artist can say exactly how painful a tattoo will be. Everyone has their own threshold, and here, too, everything is individual. The pigment is injected under the skin using sterile needles, and pain cannot be avoided, even despite the anesthetic.
If tattooing has already been done before, and the procedure seems familiar inside and out, during pregnancy a woman will experience completely different sensations. During this wonderful time, the body experiences serious hormonal changes, everything changes - from sensitivity to the functioning of some internal organs.
It is also important that eyebrows are one of the most sensitive areas of the face, so tattooing in this place will be more painful than on the lips.
If the chosen cosmetologist does not use painkillers, you should think three times whether it is worth going for permanent makeup or whether it is better to wait until after childbirth. After all, after the main procedure, numerous color and shape corrections will follow.
It is worth considering that injection anesthesia during pregnancy is not a good idea; you can only use a freezing spray. But even in this case, before getting a tattoo, you need to visit your gynecologist and tell him about your plans. During a preventive examination, contraindications may be revealed.
Feelings during the procedure
There is an opinion that tattooing eyebrows in pregnant women during pregnancy can develop pain. Is it so? Everyone's pain threshold is different. However, this type of makeup always makes you feel uncomfortable.
Do not forget that in any cosmetic operation much depends on the qualifications of the master and the technique used. But despite this, pain syndrome can occur during the work of an experienced lingerie specialist. This is due to the high sensitivity of the skin.
During the gestation period, the centers of all sensations become more acute. Therefore, even the simplest procedure is much more difficult to bear. The frontal area is considered to be the most sensitive part of the face. In addition, no anesthetic is used, since the needle only goes in half a millimeter.
