microblading - eyebrows

Hi Carrie
I had mine done after Chemo so can’t comment to the side affects. 

Thanks Shamrock81, have not seen the oncologist yet so will talk to them next week about the cold cap 🌸

Dear CarrieP,
I successfully used the cold cap this year, and I would definitely recommend trying it.
I also had my eyebrows microbladed after my Mastectomy and prior to Chemo.
I would assume it would be wise to have eyebrow tattoos done prior to starting Chemo, if you want it done.
Once that you have started Chemo, you will be more prone to infection, especially if your White Cell numbers drop as they often do on Chemo. Depending on the time frame that you have, you may not get your touch up prior to Chemo. If you don't ask if they will do it after chemo, they may be sympathetic.
I finished  Chemo in August, and still have few eyebrow hairs. But they weren't thick before.
I missed my eyelashes too, they grew back 2 months after chemo.
Good luck with your decisions, and your future treatments.

Dear @CarrieP, big time for you.
I’d not heard about micro blading, so didn’t do it. I’m drawing my eyebrows on with varying success. 

I had my eyebrows tattooed in approx 2017,   They have faded now and I want to do it again.   I do need to wait until I have finished treatment.  I am now on blood thinners for 6 months so I am guessing the wait will now be 6 months longer.  I miss my eyebrows.  

thanks everyone for there advice, spoke to my oncologist and she said ok to do my eyebrows as my 1st chemo treatment is the 31st Dec, so I did this last Friday and they look good, I know it sounds vain but one thing I don’t have to be confronted with when I lose my eyebrows. My oncologist also dissuaded me from the cold cap idea as treatment is every 2 weeks for 4 rounds and then every week for 16 rounds on another chemo drug. She said that she had mixed reviews on the cold cap, being that it add extra time to your sessions and hurts I have forgone doing this. X

Dear CarrieP,
I don't know why so many Oncologists dissuade patients from the Cold Cap.
There are many ladies on this site who have had success, including myself.
You would probably know before the 3rd treatment if it is working or not. You could give it up then.
I had similar chemo for 20 weeks. 4x 2weekly EC, then 12xweekly Paclitaxol.
I'm glad that you did the eyebrows. I have no idea how I would have down mine on after they were all gone.
Side effects vary widely amongst all of us. I had no serious side effects, it was all manageable. No nausea either.
All the best of luck with your Chemo. Report any problems to your Oncologist, there may be some good advice or treatment available. Thinking of you.

Hi @Abbydog, will have to look into this, my oncologist said there is only 2 places in WA at hospitals that do this and i am not going to either so not sure if i will get in now.
I am on 4x 2 weekly of Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide plus Pegfilgrastim ( are there abbreviations for these :))
then i am on Paclitaxol for 16 weeks - i am glad to hear no serious side affects and that it was manageable.
i think my biggest fear after reading how everyone reacts is the neuropathy that people can get on Paclitaxol - fingers crossed i am one of the lucky ones.
does anyone have any advice on things to do pre having this chemo so i can combat or lessen the chance of getting neuropathy.
thanks
x

Dear CarrieP,
I too had late change of mind to give Cold Cap a go.
I was lucky to be accommodated.
Just ask if you are interested, but do it soon.
You will be ok regardless. The Pegfilgrastin (I can't think of an abbreviation either) is a stimulant to the bone marrow.
In an effort to avoid low White Blood cells, and therefor possible infections. And to help avoid delays in your continued treatment. I only received this while on EC (Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide) as this was called dose dense.
With the Paclitaxol, some ladies here have used ice/cold therapy on their hands and feet, I hadn't heard of it.
Therefore I didn't try this. I didn't get peripheral neuropathy
You should be able to find their posts here somewhere, or they may reply here to you.
If you aren't able to use the cold cap, you may want to buy a wig and/or scarves to be ready for hair loss, in case you do feel unwell later.
You may like to cook up and freeze some meals etc.
Because I din't have nausea, I cooked quite a lot, but this was also during COVID lockdown and lots of people did this.
The Dexamethasone that you will probably be given with each Chemo can stimulate appetite, and temporary energy.
So you may find a pattern of more and less energy days.
You may want to have some drugs ready for constipation. With EC this is common. Maybe similar to your chemo.
Read the possible side effects for your drugs. I took Coloxyl with senna morning and night for 2 days following EC for constipation. You will find out for yourself.
I hope some of this is helpful.

thanks so much Abbydog, it helps heaps x