Microblading eyebrows while breastfeeding

Eyebrow tattooing during breastfeeding is a procedure that can bring a woman aesthetic satisfaction from her own appearance, or give a completely unpredictable result.

Although this technique is low-traumatic, experts consider pregnancy, as well as the period of breastfeeding a baby, to be contraindications for this procedure. The final decision is always made by the woman, therefore, it is so important to first find out all the dangers that may lie in wait for her along this path.

Compatibility of tattooing and lactation

Is it possible to tattoo eyebrows while breastfeeding? Unpleasant consequences from this cosmetic procedure especially often appear during breastfeeding, sometimes even intensifying. Therefore, the question of the possibility of carrying out manipulations should be decided by a nursing mother not only through consultation with a specialist, but in tandem with a pediatrician observing the babies.

Here it is important to take into account the characteristics of your own health, the well-being of the baby, the pain threshold, and the active functioning of the immune system.

The dangers of tattooing during breastfeeding can be very different:

• deterioration of one’s own health;
• manifestation of infectious diseases;
• the occurrence of allergic reactions;
• formation of scar tissue;
• penetration of pigment particles into breast milk;
• bleeding (the likelihood is especially increased when a woman has problems with blood clotting);
• obtaining a result that was not intended due to the action of hormones;
• the appearance of non-healing bald spots;
• loss of eyebrow hair.

In addition to breastfeeding, it is worth remembering that absolute contraindications to the procedure are:

• pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
• bleeding disorders;
• high tendency to form keloid scars;
• oncological diseases;
• diabetes;
• HIV.

Recommendations before visiting the salon

Proper preparation before performing permanent makeup will protect the young mother and child from consequences dangerous to health. A beauty salon is selected, as well as a master with a license to provide specific services and with specialized education. The cosmetologist's office must be equipped with everything necessary.

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The experience of the master, his portfolio, and reviews play a big role when choosing a cosmetologist. You can ask about methods of disinfection of devices, equipment, the use of disposable needles, as well as the composition of coloring pigments that are introduced into the body. For example, a sterile item is always marked with the date of last disinfection. Needles from disposable packaging are opened in front of the client.

First you need to express breast milk and put it in the refrigerator for subsequent feedings. You should not breastfeed for 24 hours after procedures in a beauty salon.

How does tattooing affect lactation?

How can the procedure affect the baby’s feeding? Permanent can have a detrimental effect on the female body. This occurs through the experience of unpleasant pain during manipulation, as well as the penetration of a dye under the skin.

Experts note that possible problems become more frequent when a nursing mother puts the baby to the breast strictly according to the clock.

Effect of pain

Each person's pain threshold is different. During times of stress experienced due to pain during exposure, changes occur in the normal ratio of hormones. During lactation, the pain is particularly intensified (even if the mother had previously endured the procedure without any problems).

When pain affects the body for a long time, stress can develop, which causes a decrease in the amount of milk produced by the mammary glands. However, if a woman feeds the child on demand, the problem will quickly disappear and the breastfeeding process will improve.

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Effect of dye

It is not recommended to tidy up eyebrows during breastfeeding using the permanent makeup method because there is a possibility of a negative effect of the dye. Therefore, for this period it is recommended to use only the most natural ingredients possible.

Mineral, synthetic paints should be put aside, because they can cause harm due to the toxic compounds they contain. Now the female body reacts sharply to unfamiliar components, which is expressed by the appearance of allergic reactions. This is why it is so important to do a preliminary test, which can signal the possible development of a serious allergic reaction.

Why did the master refuse to do the procedure?

The period of pregnancy and lactation are conditions when permanent exposure is prohibited. The cosmetologist has all the rights to refuse a girl.

Various reasons contribute to the emergence of such a solution:

• the pigment penetrates into breast milk, this threatens with negative consequences for the baby;
• the woman did not provide permission from the doctor (cosmetologists often request such a document in order to relieve themselves of responsibility for a negative impact or unpredictable result);
• Constant changes in hormonal levels affect the process of dye absorption by the body. The shelf life of the result changes (less than a year), or the resulting result is far from the desired (presence of uneven spots, change in tone, dye going beyond the contours);
• the specialist does not guarantee that the materials he uses are completely safe;
• The artist may have his own reasons, for example, a negative experience of creating a tattoo for another woman.

Which tattoo is suitable for lactation?

When a nursing mother is not convinced by the proposed arguments, she decides to get a permanent procedure; she needs to choose the least traumatic methods. It is important that the pigment is applied to a minimum depth, and the process of creating eyebrows occurs as quickly as possible. The first is important to reduce the likelihood, as well as the amount, of the substance entering breast milk. The second is important so that the woman does not worry for long, experiencing unpleasant sensations.

Differences in tattoo techniques:

• shading becomes an excellent choice for a nursing mother: here the coloring composition is sprayed, deep penetration under the skin is not observed;
• The hair technique involves creating strokes using a special blade, which allows the dye to penetrate under the skin pointwise, but in large portions. There is a high risk of pigment penetrating into breast milk, so it is better to avoid this method during breastfeeding.

To reduce the likelihood of negative effects on the body, you should stop drinking alcohol, energy drinks, and coffee a few days before the session. In addition, plucking eyebrows and sunbathing should be stopped a week before the tattoo session.

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What is microblading

Microblading is a newfangled appearance correction procedure, one of the types of permanent makeup. Unlike classic tattooing, natural pigment is introduced under the skin using a thin blade, which allows you to apply neat strokes and create the appearance of natural eyebrow hair.

In this way, you can successfully solve such an unpleasant problem as the presence of bald patches or lack of hair in the eyebrow area.

The main differences between microblading and tattooing:

• Fast and easy rehabilitation period.
• Painless procedure.
• Since the pigment is introduced to a shallow depth, the risk of it spreading under the skin and the appearance of aesthetically unattractive streaks and stains is prevented.
• No unpleasant consequences (swelling, redness, etc.) after the procedure.

Possible problems after the procedure

As noted above, the pigment is injected under the skin to different depths (depending on the technique used by the master). There is always a risk of the coloring composition getting into breast milk. A nursing mother may suffer from other consequences of permanent penetration under the skin.

Painful sensations

Constant hormonal surges, which are not uncommon during pregnancy, lead to an increase in the sensitivity threshold. Now it is impossible to use potent drugs to anesthetize the skin surface. Therefore, the woman experiences pain during the procedure and after it, when she returns home, because she is prohibited from taking most painkillers.

Dangers of Anesthesia

When deciding to use anesthetics during pigment injection, it is important to use only those that are not capable of harming the nursing mother or her baby. They should not pass into breast milk (such drugs are difficult to find). The master may suggest that the client use topical anesthesia, which is in the form of a cream applied to the skin. Usually its impact is not enough, unpleasant sensations still appear.

Strong maternal emotional stress is transmitted to the baby, which, together with anesthesia that penetrates into the milk, can negatively affect the baby’s well-being.

Probability of infection

Lactation time is a special period when you should protect your own body from external infectious influences. The immune system is now unstable, so any infections easily penetrate the body and begin their pathogenic effect on it.

Most often, the infection gets inside due to the fact that the woman voluntarily removes the crust without waiting for it to fall off on its own. For this reason, the appearance of the eyebrows may be disrupted, the tone will become uneven, the shades will quickly fade, and the tint may change.

Dye behavior

Spraying created during the lactation period can behave in the most unpredictable ways. To check the preliminary reaction of the mother’s body, the master will definitely conduct a test injection of the pigment and its effect on the skin. If no negative reactions occur after this, you can carry out a full procedure.

Masters offer nursing mothers exposure using natural paints. However, not all specialists have them in stock, and in addition, they may not give the required effect. If you have already decided to get a tattoo, then you need to use high-quality compounds that will not be washed out of the body and will not lose their brightness ahead of schedule.

Stopping lactation

Doctors often scare nursing mothers with the fact that such an effect can lead to a complete cessation of the lactation process. This may be due to the stress that the girl is experiencing.

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From a physiological point of view, this process is explained as follows:

• a hormone called oxytocin is responsible for moving through the ducts of the mammary gland;
• when pain occurs, its production decreases sharply;
• This leads to the fact that the outflow of milk is greatly hampered.

Prolactin synthesis does not change in any way due to pain, so milk production (depending on this type of hormone) cannot stop. Feeding your baby may just be a little difficult for a while.

Emotional condition

Creating permanent makeup requires the patient to be in an elevated emotional state. Why is it important? When a person is joyful and satisfied, he can more easily endure any unpleasant sensations, including pain. In addition, if a woman is worried about the procedure and the outcome of the procedure, her mood can change dramatically, which will certainly affect the condition of the baby. Therefore, in order to prevent the baby’s whims, you should maintain an even mood, without a critical inclination towards joy or worries.

A nursing mother who has decided to get a tattoo should heed the following advice:

1. Be sure to go to a master who has the appropriate license to perform tattooing, qualifications and a sufficient level of experience.
2. Trust cosmetologists with medical education.
3. Pre-familiarize yourself with the work of the master in order to evaluate his results.
4. Consider and clarify compliance with the basics of sanitary hygiene, asepsis and antiseptics. Ask the master whether he uses disposable tools, and check whether he has certificates for coloring compounds.
5. Carefully study the composition of the selected dye.
6. Express a couple of bottles of milk in case you need to feed your baby. Be sure to feed the baby before going to the specialist.
7. When anesthesia was used during the exposure, refrain from feeding the baby for the first day.
8. Clarify and remember the rules for caring for the skin after the procedure.
9. Strictly follow the recommendations given by the master, wait for the crusts to fall off on their own. Otherwise, there is a high probability of infection. Use antiseptics and healing compounds to achieve rapid healing of the damaged surface of the eyebrows.
10. Protect the surface of the brow ridges from exposure to the sun, water, wet steam, and frost during the first week of healing. This way the pigment will remain in the same tone that was chosen by the master for influence.

Proper preparation and compliance with subsequent care measures will definitely protect the health of the young mother, help reduce the likelihood of negative reactions and allow you to enjoy an excellent result.

Eyebrow care after permanent makeup depending on the time of year

Since skin after microblading needs special care, you should know that care methods depend on the season and weather outside the window.

During the winter season, the body's resources are depleted and there is a risk of disease. The influence of cold and wind, temperature changes (when you enter a room from frost) weaken the immune system and worsen your health.

With reduced immunity, doctors recommend multivitamins, immunostimulants in the form of tinctures, and preventive antiviral agents. You need to introduce more fruits into your diet and drink restorative herbal tea. Try to avoid frost, squally winds and sudden changes in temperature.

During the warm season, eyebrow tattooing is adversely affected by heat and UV rays. Therefore, try to appear less in the open sun. High temperatures accelerate sweating, which increases the likelihood of inflammation.

Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, the natural pigment of drawn eyebrows fades and fades. The result is a completely different shade of permanent.

Here are some tips for those who care for permanent eyebrow makeup (memo for fashionistas):

• use sunscreens with a high degree of filtration of UV rays;
• exclude fatty nourishing creams;
• wear a hat and dark glasses;
• Avoid swimming pools and open water swimming.

If you adhere to these rules, then frost and sun will not spoil the tattoo.