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Microblading for alopecia and after chemotherapy

Brow loss can change how you see your own face. Here is how microblading can help and what to ask first.

Losing your brows changes your whole face. People going through alopecia or recovering from chemotherapy often say their brows are what they miss most when they look in the mirror. Microblading can bring back the look of natural brows.

How microblading helps

Microblading uses fine, hand drawn strokes of pigment that look like individual brow hairs. The artist designs a shape that suits your face and matches the color to your natural hair. You do not need existing brow hair for it to work, which makes it a good option for many people with brow loss.

Talk to your doctor first

If you are in treatment or recently finished, check with your doctor before booking. Your skin, immune system and medications all matter, and your care team can tell you when it is safe. Many people wait until treatment is complete and their skin has recovered.

Alopecia

With alopecia, brow loss can come and go. Microblading gives you a consistent brow either way. If you have active skin irritation in the brow area, it is best to wait until it settles.

What to expect at the consultation

Your artist will ask about your health history and medications, look at your skin and talk through the shape you want. A consultation is the time to ask every question. It is also when your artist decides whether microblading is a good fit right now.

A note on scalp hair

If you are also dealing with thinning hair on your scalp, Delaware SMP offers scalp micropigmentation for women in the same studio. It uses tiny dots of pigment to reduce the contrast between your scalp and your hair.