Microblading and brow tattoos are very common in Vietnam, and many visitors book a brow session while they are in Saigon. So one of the questions Kieu hears most is: "I just had my brows done. Can I do a HIFU brow lift?" or "Which one should I do first?" Here is a short, simple answer so you can plan your visits.
How Are Microblading and a HIFU Brow Lift Different?
They work on different layers:
Microblading and brow tattoos put colour into the top layer of the skin. They change the shape and colour of your brows.
A HIFU brow lift works deeper, across the brow area, forehead and temples. It changes the position of your brows a little and makes the upper eyelids look lighter.
In simple words: microblading redraws your brows, and HIFU lifts the base they sit on. One does not replace the other. If the skin under your brows already folds onto your eyelids, even beautiful microblading will not make your eyes feel lighter.
Which One First?
If you have not done either yet, Kieu usually suggests the HIFU brow lift first, then microblading. Here is why:
HIFU lifts your brows slowly over a few months. The result is clearest at month 2–3, once the new collagen has formed.
If you do microblading first, the shape is drawn for your old brow position. When the brows lift, that shape may not look as balanced.
If you do microblading after the HIFU result is clear, your artist can draw the shape for your new brow position.
Suggested gap: microblading about 2–3 months after HIFU. If you need it sooner, at least wait until the brow area is no longer tender, usually around 2 weeks, and tell your brow artist you had HIFU.
Just Had Microblading? When Can You Do HIFU?
Freshly microbladed skin is still healing, so HIFU should not go on that area yet. Wait until:
All the flakes are gone and the skin is not red, sore or itchy.
The colour has settled and is no longer peeling.
This usually means at least 4 weeks after microblading. If you had a touch-up, count again from the touch-up date. Kieu checks your brows at the consultation. If the skin has not fully healed, she will move your appointment instead of working on it.
Will HIFU Fade My Microblading?
HIFU works on deeper layers. It does not target the colour in the top layer of the skin, so it is not a way to remove or fade brow tattoos. Kieu still works gently right next to the brows and follows the brow bone. If your microblading has blurred, changed colour or needs removing, that is a job for your brow artist, not for HIFU.
Sample Plans for 3 Common Cases
| Your situation | Suggested plan |
|---|---|
| No microblading yet, want both | HIFU brow lift first → wait 2–3 months → microblading for your new brow position |
| Just had microblading | Wait at least 4 weeks until fully healed → HIFU |
| Microblading done long ago, colour settled | HIFU as normal, no waiting needed |
When Is Microblading Alone Not Enough?
Many people draw their brows higher hoping their eyes will look bigger. But if the brows themselves have dropped, the skin under them still sits on the eyelids. Try this in the mirror: gently push your brows up a little. If your eyes open up and look fresher, the main cause is likely your brows. Readto understand more. In this case, a HIFU brow lift in Ho Chi Minh City lifts the base, and microblading gives you the shape on top. They work well together. For the full picture, see our page on HIFU face lifting in Ho Chi Minh City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the waiting time different for machine brow tattoo and hand microblading?
No. In both cases, wait until the area is fully healed, not red and with no flakes. This is usually at least 4 weeks.
Should I tell my brow artist I had HIFU?
Yes. Your brow position may still change a little in the first 2–3 months, so your artist can plan the timing.
Can drawing my brows higher replace a brow lift?
No. Microblading changes the shape of the hair, not the skin under it. If that skin already folds, your eyelids will still feel heavy. A non-surgical brow lift with HIFU works on that skin.
