| Dr. Pratiksha Jain
Sparse or over-plucked eyebrows can impact your facial symmetry. Microblading restores them by mimicking natural hair strokes, though the procedure is often misunderstood. We treat it as a cosmetic tattoo that requires strict medical hygiene and precision.
Myth 1: Microblading is a regular tattoo
Body tattoos use machines to drive ink deep into the dermis, making them permanent. That ink often spreads and shifts to a blue or green tint over time.
Medical-grade microblading works differently. We use a sterile manual tool with fine needles to deposit pigment into the superficial papillary dermis. This shallow placement lets us draw crisp, hair-like strokes that fade over 12 to 18 months. As your face ages and changes, your brow shape can be adjusted instead of remaining locked into a permanent shape.
Myth 2: The pigments turn orange or blue
Low-quality pigments degrade into red, orange, or blue-grey residues when exposed to UV light and your body's natural immune response.
At Metphi Clinic, we use stable, hypoallergenic pigments formulated to hold their true tone and simply lighten over time. We assess your skin undertones to blend a pigment that matches your natural hair color.
Myth 3: Anyone can draw a brow shape
Blocky brows often happen when a provider uses plastic stencils. We approach brow design anatomically using the Golden Ratio (Phi). Before applying any pigment, we map your face using specialized calipers to measure:
This mapping dictates exactly where the brow begins, where the arch peaks, and where the tail ends.
Myth 4: Salons can do it safely
Microblading breaks the skin, making it a minor invasive procedure. Doing this in a salon without clinical infection control carries risks of bacterial infections, bloodborne pathogens, and scarring.
We perform the procedure in a sterile, clinical environment using single-use, gamma-sterilized disposable blades. We apply medical-grade topical anesthetics to manage pain and provide detailed aftercare protocols for proper healing.
Clinical safety
Microblading requires the precision and hygiene of a clinical expert. You can schedule a consultation to discuss your brow design and the safety protocols we follow.
Author
Dr Pratiksha Jain (MBBS, PGDCC, PGDM)
Dr Pratiksha has over 9 years of experience in cosmetology and is currently the Medical Head at Metphi Clinic.