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HEALTH
MICROBLADING
YOUR SOLUTION TO BEAUTIFUL BROWS
BY JANAE PETERSON, REFINED AESTHETICS MED SPA, PLLC
If you have ever picked up an eyebrow pencil, chances are you have at least considered semi-permanent makeup to simplify your morning makeup routine. Microblading is a great option to give you beautiful brows every day, without any effort. We answer all your most asked questions.
What is microblading?
Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo technique to give the illusion of fuller, more youthful eyebrows. Pigment is scratched into the skin using a hand tool, in short strokes resembling natural eyebrow hair.
What is the treatment process?
After finding a trained professional, your artist will decide the best eyebrow shape for you based on your face shape, bone structure and features. The correct pigment color will then be chosen while carefully considering your hair color, skin undertone and natural eyebrow color. After the eyebrows are properly sterilized, a topical numbing cream will be applied to the area to ensure little to no pain during the procedure. Instead of using a traditional tattoo gun, your brow artist will use a freehand tool to gently place small, feather-like brush strokes with the chosen pigment color. You will leave your appointment with a thin layer of medical ointment on your eyebrows. A six- to eight-week follow-up appointment will be required. At this appointment, the process is repeated to achieve full results.
What is the healing process?
Days one through three your eyebrows will be darker and bolder than you anticipated. They will also be tender. Days four and five your eyebrows will be dry, flaky and, for some, itchy. Days six through 14 your eyebrows will appear lighter in color, as well as patchy. You’re welcome to fill them in at this time if needed. Weeks two through six your eyebrows will slowly become the correct pigment, and the fine hair-like strokes will appear. Weeks six through eight your touch-up appointment is recommended.
How long does treatment take?
The process can take between one to three hours, start to finish. This includes the time it takes to get your skin numb, paperwork and the procedure itself.
How much does it cost?
Depending on location and the expertise of your artist, cost typically
beautiful brows every day, without any effort
ranges from $250 to $600. This generally includes your sixweek touchup, but be sure to ask.
Is the tattoo permanent?
Microblading is a semi-permanent tattoo technique, and results for most will last between one and three years depending on your skin type (the ink will fade more quickly with oily skin), facial products used and lifestyle. At this time, a maintenance touchup is recommended.
Who would not be a candidate for microblading?
Microblading is a form of tattooing, therefore there are some medical conditions, medications and allergies that prevent clients from getting the service. These include anyone under the age of 18, women who are pregnant or nursing, have an active autoimmune disorder, blood disease, are currently undergoing chemotherapy, or have an allergy to lidocaine or epinephrine.
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THE INVISIBLE GORILLA IN THE ROOM
SLEEP APNEA AND CHILDREN
BY RHONDA R. SAVAGE, DDS, UPTOWN DENTAL & WELLNESS CENTER
“Snoring is totally natural. In fact, in the caveman days, it scared away wild animals!” “E ven after we know how our beliefs and intuitions are flawed, they remain stubbornly resistant to change,” wrote authors Chabris and Simons in the famous psychology experiment titled “The Gorilla in the Room.” One example, which we know to be false but many still believe, is this: Driving down the road on the cell phone, we believe we’re paying attention to the road.
My question is: “Do you believe that snoring in adults or children is normal?” I personally believe, with regard to wild animals, it would be better to be quiet and silent! But that’s me. Not everyone feels the same way, and we’re all entitled to our beliefs. But, if you go to YouTube and watch videos of children with sleep apnea, it’ll break your heart.
Why should you be concerned? Sleep apnea can:
• Affect children’s growth hormones • Cause the child to be incorrectly diagnosed with ADHD • Cause changes in facial structure and lower jaw development • Affect children’s learning abilities in school
Why should a dentist be concerned about this issue? Because people, including children, can suffer from silent acid reflux due to sleep apnea and/or snoring, causing more cavities. With adult patients, we see gum disease because lack of sleep causes an inability to resolve gum inflammation.
What kind of inflammation can plague a child? Asthma-type symptoms, fluctuation in blood sugar levels, irritable bowel symptoms and severity of Crohn’s disease. Sleep apnea is when a person partially or fully stops breathing at night during sleep.
Did you know that the brain needs oxygen all the time? It’s hungry for O2. Brain cells die without sufficient oxygen, and we don’t grow new brain cells. It should be clear that treating children with sleep apnea and adults is important.
In my dental practice, I asked a little 4-year-old to say “Ahhh” to check his airway, and I was stunned! I looked at his dad and said, “Wow! Does he snore at night?”
His dad said, “All the time. He’s a wild snorer.” The little guy had no airway due to huge tonsils and adenoids. I recommended he see his pediatrician and an ENT specialist. The next time he came in for a checkup, I asked his dad how he was doing, and the dad said, “He’s a different child!”
What should you look for?
• Children who sleep with their mouth open • Retruded lower jaw • Long, narrow face • Tired • Moving all around the bed • Up frequently at night • Not doing well in school • Too much energy and/or irritability • Infections • Bed wetting
Our beliefs and intuition used to tell us that only overweight people had sleep apnea. This is absolutely not true. Weight does play a significant role in the severity of sleep apnea, but even children and fit people can suffer from disordered airway breathing.
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V I S I O N , C O M M I T M E N T , DETERMINATION AND A DREAM
Local dentistry providing patients dental health and wellness
BY JILLIAN CHANDLER | PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA ELISE TILLMAN
“D entistry is constantly changing, so it is our job to offer the latest and greatest.” 2020 marks 15 years that SoundBridge Center for Dental Arts and Sleep Apnea Therapy has been serving the Gig Harbor and South Sound community. Owned by Dr. Karla Bloomquist, this full-service general dentistry office opened its doors in 2005 and has continually been providing patients with the best in their dental health and wellness needs.
Services encompass the entire scope of dentistry for all ages. From sedation appointments, sleep apnea therapy, fillings, cleanings and crowns to dentures and implants, the team’s approach is comprehensive and focuses on overall patient health and wellness, as well as proactive and preventive care.
“Treating a person’s dental needs from start to finish is why I do what I do,” says Dr. Bloomquist. “To see the end result of a clean, healthy, beautiful smile is what I want patients to believe is a priority—and if they do, then I’ve done my job.”
Dr. Bloomquist has a passion for general dentistry and has a particular flair for aesthetics. Even though not everyone wants or needs a Hollywood smile, she makes sure that even a single filling or crown looks perfect. “It is important to me no matter what tooth I am addressing,” she affirms.
She is joined by Dr. Chiarina Iregui, the only dentist in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area who focuses her practice 100 percent on treating obstructive sleep apnea patients. “Oral appliance therapy is not just about a patient wearing an oral appliance to help them breathe at night; it is multifactorial
and takes knowledge and patient follow-up,” says Dr. Iregui, who has dedicated herself to learning how to provide oral appliance therapy the correct way and continues to receive the highest level of education in this field of dentistry.
She finds her job most rewarding when her patients tell her that they have not slept in years but, after receiving their oral appliance, they are sleeping better and have more energy during the day. “Any patient whose life and health have improved due to improved sleep quality is a win, and this is the result I strive for,” states Dr. Iregui.
According to both doctors, SoundBridge would not be successful if it weren’t for the patients who believe in the care that is provided at their practice. In addition to the patients they serve, their incredible team is imperative to their success. “As any business owner knows, there are many moving parts. A dental practice is not only about what treatment is provided in the dental chair, but it is also about the support that is provided to patients by the entire office staff,” says Dr. Bloomquist. “Our staff at SoundBridge is second to none. From insurance knowledge to treatment excellence to patient connection, this group of employees always has the patient’s best interest at heart.”
Every day the focus at SoundBridge is staying true to the vision and the quality of care provided. The goal is that patients recognize this and continue to choose SoundBridge as part of their health-care team.
“When patients choose me as their dentist, they are showing faith in what I do and in the services I provide,” says Dr. Bloomquist. “That faith and trust means a lot to me and are my ultimate goals. I strive to hear patients say that SoundBridge is the place to go without question.”
SoundBridge Dental Arts and Sleep Apnea Therapy is open 7am to 4pm Monday through Thursday, 7am to 4pm Friday. They invite you to call them today to start your journey to dental health and wellness.
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