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Spiv1803
9 years agoMember
Eyebrows
Hi all, haven't started chemo yet but am I able to get eyebrows tattooed while I'm going through treatment?
im worried about looking sick as I feel it will add to my anxiety.
or is it possible to get it done prior? Any advice on this would be amazing.
ps. This forum is amazing and u don't know what I'd do without it.
im worried about looking sick as I feel it will add to my anxiety.
or is it possible to get it done prior? Any advice on this would be amazing.
ps. This forum is amazing and u don't know what I'd do without it.
32 Replies
- JensenMemberI decided to get my eyebrows tattooed before I started treatment and I can I honestly say I'm soooo happy with them!! My own eyebrows were pretty non existent anyway, but now I feel I will continue to get them retouched up even when chemo is over. They have faded a little and they do apparently only last for 2 years. The cost of $600 was prohibitive but I was fortunate to find one of the online 'Deals' for $189 at a reputable beauty parlour. The beautician was so helpful and went out of her way to fit me in before I started my chemo.
Good luck with your journey x - viking1MemberPersonally I don't really care... after losing my hair I feel quite liberated ... easy showers! I'm up to chemo 3 of 6 on Monday so they might fall out then as seem to be thinning. I think I was quite vain in the past about my appearance. Now I am more concerned with my immune system and gastro intestinal health, Vitamins that are chemo approved, nutrition and exercise... the latter is my downfall and so important! Plus lots of complementary therapies at Solaris Cancer Centre. I can understand people being concerned/worried but my priorities have really changed!
- Barney74MemberHi Spiv1803 thats a great comment i havent really thought about my eyebrows .
- primekMemberNo I had mine done during treatment when I had half an eyebrow on each side and couldn't manage the eyebrow pencil...it would take me ages to look just okay. So I had it just after my last AC treatment...day 14 and all healed by the time I started taxol. Mine didn't even scab. I used paw paw cream on it. Where I lived nobody did this tattooing but then an experienced lady started coming out and I was one of her first customers. If you could do before would be better. I did lose all my eyebrows and lashes. Not all my eyebrows have returned 12 months on.
- Spiv1803MemberDid you get your eyebrows tattooed before treatment @primek ?
- primekMemberJust make sure they meet the standards and ask to see pics. I did all that before hand. It is expensive, but it is your Face! You'll be saving money on hair treatments soon enough. :D
- Spiv1803MemberThanks @fionaf I'm in Perth so a little far but thanks anyway
- fionafMemberHi my son's girlfriend has a business doing semi permanent cosmetic eyebrow tattoos and has done them for women after treatment whose eyebrows did not come back in full. I was lucky and mine grew back very well so have not had to use her professional service and talent. She is based on Sydney's northern beaches and would be happy to pass on details if needed.
- primekMemberJust to add cosmetic tattooing is nothing like a normal tattoo and is superficial , which is why it needs touch ups. Which you want really as eyebrow fashion really alters over the years.
- Spiv1803MemberThinking I might get them done beforehand?
yours look nice and natural @primek.
very nice, and thanks for the advice