If you’ve been researching permanent eyebrows, you’ve probably come across two options: microblading and permanent makeup. They sound similar. They’re not. One of them damages your skin. One of them doesn’t. And after 35 years of performing permanent cosmetics — and years of correcting microblading that went wrong — Diana Callas at LHR Skin and Vein Center in Rochester, MI has a very clear opinion on which one deserves your trust.
What Microblading Actually Does To Your Skin.
Microblading is a blade technique. A technician uses a small manual blade to cut into the surface of your skin and push ink into the wound. The cuts create the appearance of hair strokes — and on day one, freshly done, they can look beautiful.
The problem is what happens next…
When the blade goes too deep — and it often does — it causes bleeding. Lymphatic fluid mixes with the pigment. That fluid changes the color chemistry entirely. What was supposed to be a warm, natural brown brow heals into something the client never agreed to: deep gray, near-black, or with unexpected blue and green undertones.
The crisp hair strokes that looked so precise on day one? They blur and blend together after healing, leaving blotchy, uneven patches rather than defined individual hairs. The ink — and microblading uses ink, not body-compatible pigment — shifts unpredictably as the body processes it.
Worse, the blade cuts tissue. That creates scar tissue in the brow area, which can destroy existing hair follicles permanently. Clients who came in with natural brow hair leave with less of it — sometimes none at all in the treated area.Diana sees this regularly. Clients arrive at LHR Skin and Vein Center frustrated, self-conscious, and sometimes desperate — with brows that have turned colors they never wanted, shapes they never chose, and skin that was damaged in the process.
What SofTap® Does Instead.
SofTap® is a hand method. No blade. No cutting. No machine noise.
Diana uses patented, disposable hand needles to gently tap pigment into the skin — working with the skin rather than against it. Because nothing is cut, there is no bleeding, no lymphatic fluid mixing with the pigment, and no tissue damage.
The color that Diana and the client select together is the color that heals. What you approve in the chair is what you wake up with every morning. The pigments used in SofTap® are specifically formulated to hold their true tone after healing — no unexpected color shifts, no blurring, no discoloration.
The results look genuinely soft and natural. Hair strokes look like hair. The finish blends seamlessly with existing brow hair rather than sitting on top of it. And because the follicles are never damaged, your natural brows remain intact.
Two sessions are recommended for best results. The first lays the foundation. The second, done after healing, perfects the color and shape. Most clients return to normal activities the very next day!
Why the Price Difference Matters More Than You Think!
Microblading is often cheaper than SofTap® permanent makeup performed by an experienced specialist. And that price difference feels significant — until you factor in what correction costs.
Correcting microblading that went wrong is a multi-session process. Diana first has to neutralize the existing color — layering SofTap® pigment over the old color to cancel out the gray, green, or blue undertone. Then she rebuilds the shape and color the client actually wanted in the first place. It takes time, skill, and multiple visits to undo what a cheaper procedure damaged.
A good price costs too much in the end. (good work isn’t cheap, and cheap work isn’t good)
This is permanent makeup. The word permanent means you will wake up looking at this every day. The skill, precision, and technique of the person performing your procedure directly determines what you see in the mirror for years to come. This is not the category to comparison shop on price.
Can Microblading Be Fixed?
Yes — in most cases. Diana has spent years perfecting her ability to correct microblading that didn’t heal as intended.
Using SofTap® pigments, she can neutralize unwanted color, reshape poorly executed brows, and restore a natural, flattering appearance. In cases where the shape itself needs to be corrected — not just the color — she can remove and alter pigment without laser.
Laser should never be used for permanent makeup removal. Laser destroys whatever pigment is in the skin — including the pigment in your natural eyebrow hair. If you’ve had microblading and you’re unhappy, laser will make it significantly worse.
If you’re living with microblading results you hate, a free consultation with Diana is the first step toward getting it right.
Every Body Is Unique!
At LHR Skin and Vein Center, Diana doesn’t approach permanent makeup as a one-size-fits-all procedure. Every face has different bone structure, different skin tone, different existing brow hair, and different goals. Every Body is Unique — and your brows should reflect that.
Diana takes the time to understand your face, your lifestyle, and what you actually want before a single needle touches your skin. The result is permanent makeup that looks like it belongs on your face — because it was designed specifically for it.
Book Your Free Consultation in Rochester, MI
Whether you’re considering permanent makeup for the first time or you’re looking to correct a microblading procedure that didn’t deliver what you hoped for, Diana Callas at LHR Skin and Vein Center is ready to help.