Introduction
As we age, our hair thins, including on our eyebrows. The Carney Center offers microblading to carefully fill in the fine hairs that disappear over time, resulting in eyebrows that appear full, without appearing “drawn on” or tattooed, with semi-permanent results. Thin eyebrows can be a thing of the past! To learn more about microblading, please schedule a consultation at The Carney Center in Virginia Beach.
Microblading is a semi-permanent tattooing technique that creates realistic hairlike strokes to fill in sparse or thinning brows. The technique involves using a specialized blade to make small, hairlike incisions in the skin, which is then filled in with a pigment that most closely resembles your natural hair color. The result is the appearance of eyebrow-like hairs that fill out the eyebrow shape and do not rinse off in the shower!
The Carney Center offers microblading to candidates who meet the following characteristics:
Microblading is not recommended for patients with mature skin, as the skin may not receive the incisions well. Microblading will have limited effectiveness on certain skin types. To understand if microblading is suitable for your eyebrows, please schedule a consultation at The Carney Center in Virginia Beach.
If you would like to learn more about your candidacy for a microblading treatment, please schedule a consultation at The Carney Center in Virginia Beach. Your aesthetician will review your medical history, including any hair loss, and evaluate your skin for any current or chronic conditions that may interfere with the effectiveness of the microblading treatment. If you are a candidate for microblading, your aesthetician will create a customized microblading treatment plan and explain how they will use microblading to help fill in and re-create the thinning hairs in your eyebrow shape. You may begin your microblading treatment the same day, or schedule it for a later time at your convenience.
When you are ready for your microblading treatment, your aesthetician will desensitize the eyebrows with a topical anesthetic. When the area is sufficiently numb, they will outline the desired brow shape and begin filling in the hair strokes to re-create the appearance of fine hairs. On average, the initial microblading appointment lasts around two hours, with follow-up sessions scheduled 4-6 weeks later, also lasting about one hour.
Following your microblading treatment, the eyebrow area will be slightly red for a few days, and the color may appear very dark initially. In the following days, the eyebrows will continue to be dark, and you will notice slight scabbing. Do not pick at the scabs, as this may damage the skin and the outcome of the microbladed area. The eyebrows will lighten in color as they heal. No downtime is required after the microblading procedure. It takes approximately 7-14 days for the brows to heal over, and about 1 month for the color to fully set in. You’ll notice the color is very light right after the two weeks, and the skin will have an opaque milky-looking quality to it. This is known as the milk skin and is common in tattooing. This is due to the tissue still healing from the inside out, even though the skin’s surface has healed. True color will reveal itself once healed.
The cost of Microblading in Newport News and Virginia Beach will depend on the extent of the
treatment required, the number of treatment sessions, and facility fees. To understand the pricing of your specific microblading treatment, please schedule a consultation at The Carney Center.
The Carney Center is pleased to offer our patients a variety of payment options, including all major credit cards, personal checks, and Care Credit. Financing allows you to start your treatments immediately and pay for them over time with convenient monthly payments that fit easily into your budget. Now, you don’t have to save up for years to get the treatments you’ve always wanted, finally!
For over 30 years, Dr. Martin J. Carney has been delivering high-quality cosmetic surgery in Hampton Roads. Dr. Carney trained at some of the finest medical universities in the country and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) to certify plastic surgeons. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
Dr. Martin J. Carney’s son, Dr. Martin Carney III, is a fourth-generation surgeon. He offers a wide range of aesthetic surgery with a particular focus on the face. He strives for perfection in all aspects of his cosmetic practice to help patients achieve their goals.
Dr. Martin Carney III grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, and returned home to join his father, Dr. Martin J. Carney, in practice and serve the community. After attending high school at Norfolk Academy, he went to Tulane University on an academic scholarship where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He remained at Tulane University School of Medicine for his medical school, obtaining another academic scholarship.
Following a research fellowship at the prestigious Penn Plastic Surgery program, Dr. Carney III spent six years in an integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Yale University, a premier training program. There, he learned state-of-the-art techniques in aesthetic surgery.
Dr. Carney III has published over 35 peer-reviewed articles and multiple book chapters, and has presented at national aesthetic and plastic surgery meetings across the country. He serves as a peer reviewer for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Staying up to date with the literature, Dr. Carney III brings the newest and most innovative techniques in plastic surgery to his practice.
Dr. Carney and Dr. Carney III have hospital privileges in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital. Their father-son practice at The Carney Center ensures patients benefit from institutional knowledge and the latest innovations in plastic surgery.
Microblading may not be suitable for all skin types. To understand if microblading is right for you, please schedule a consultation at The Carney Center in Virginia Beach. Please complete our online booking form or call us at (757) 481-4455. We look forward to restoring your eyebrows and helping you feel like your natural, beautiful self!