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. 2021 Jan 16;12(1):6–11. doi: 10.4103/idoj.IDOJ_230_20

Table 3.

Complications of microblading

Cosmetic complications Functional complications
Asymmetry Pain and itching due to inflammation
Unnatural shape Infections: Secondary bacterial infections, Mycobacterium infections[8,9] reactivation of herpes simplex infection or blood-borne infections disorders
Colour may bleed and spread due to deep deposition
Colour fades or changes due to sun exposure or exfoliation Tattoo reactions or granulomas (rare)
Koebnerization of active skin disease