Comment by Montoya Grant on February 21, 2009 at 4:43pm

3wwasha, I will let you know...I will try and post some pics too!

Comment by Bridget on February 21, 2009 at 4:55pm

I had my eye brows tatooed about 5 years ago and then again last month. Ihave alopecia for a long tme and it took me a while to decide to do it. I went light at first as you can get a top up as part of the service. They will apply a topical cream whihc numbs the area. It is a little sore, like a pin pricks but it is well wirth it. Or at least i think so.

Comment by Montoya Grant on February 21, 2009 at 4:58pm

Bridget, Thanks for telling me this....even though i haven't gotten it done yet I know its going to be worth it!

Comment by JeffreySF on February 21, 2009 at 8:27pm

Hi Montoya,

I did this and am so happy with the results.
My tattoo artsist used ice and a numbing cream. It does hurt a bit but nothing awful. Mine wasnt pin pricks I would say more like being scratched with a needle. Which exactly what she did. You can take a little benadryl beforehand too.

Jeff

Comment by Karina Louise on February 21, 2009 at 8:47pm

It hurt! Sorry to tell you this but mine hurt A LOT. Apparently about 80% of people hardly feel it all all though, so hopefully you'll be in that group. Unfortunately, I am definitely one of the other 20%. The lady who did mine said there was no way she'd ever do eyeliner on me 'cos I had such a hard time with the eyebrows, which typically hurt less. When you first get them done, they will be very dark too, so be perpared for that - they go to their normal colour and look more natural within a week though. I am very fair, so they looked horrible at first! And mine were only done about a year and half ago and they have faded so much, I have to draw over them now. I am trying to decide if it worth getting them done again. Good luck, hope yours work out for you - it was so great while they lasted and I didn't have to draw them on every morning.

Comment by Rachel H. on February 21, 2009 at 8:56pm

Mine wasn't bad at all, they used topical anesthetic, so really, I didn't feel a thing! Whenever it became uncomfortable, I would just let her know, then she would apply more anesthetic. Now-- prepare yourself for what you will look like afterwards!!!! You WILL be extremely swollen, and they most likely, because of the swelling, will NOT look even at for several days. It gets better, but it's a little frightening when you first look in the mirror KNOWING this is permanent on your face, and it looks scary! It is the best thing ever though! I would do it over again in a heart beat. I just wish I would have done it sooner!!

Comment by Jill on February 22, 2009 at 10:35am

Montoya,
Let me know how it goes for you. I've been thinking about this a little myself. Good luck.

Comment by Montoya Grant on February 22, 2009 at 2:16pm

Jill, I will let you know and Thanks!

Comment by Karen Froehner on February 22, 2009 at 7:34pm

Hi Montoya,
You should do it. I had it done back in 2001. I have a medium dark skin coloring. My technician was good with mixing the colors so that it was complementary to my skin color. I had my eyebrows and eyes lined. Unfortunately, the liners did not take in a weeks time it was gone.
As far as painful - yes but not in the realm of having a tooth pulled without anesthesia. ;- ) It is like having pin pricks continously. The most painful point is just above the eye towards the center. There is a foramen (holes) at that spot. Bundles of blood and lymphatic vessels go through these openings to innervate the face and eyes. This area is tender. As the technician travels out towards the end of the eye sensation is more like prickling.
Make sure your technician has a certificate to operate. That they use clean and disposible needles. Ask about anesthetics, what can go wrong during procedure, during healing, how long it takes to heal and what to do. Maybe ask your MD for a script for antibiotics to protect yourself from infection.
Otherwise, enjoy the freedom of having to draw in your eyebrows daily! I am glad I did it. Karen

Comment by Montoya Grant on February 22, 2009 at 8:03pm

Karen,
Thanks for telling me this...I will follow your advice...I don't want to go wrong with this!

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