“Because of chemotherapy, I lost my eyebrows
and eyelashes. Getting back my expression helped
me to feel better and to move on”
"When I was diagnosed with cancer and they began explaining to me the treatment that was to follow, my first question was, “Will my hair fall out?” Considering the gravity of the situation, I know that my appearance was not important, but this was my reaction and I suppose that shows how much we care about appearance. Eleven days after my first session of chemo, I started to lose my hair. What had not thought about were my eyebrows and my eyelashes, which followed a few months later. I turned to my makeup, applying more each time, until it became a mask. But every morning I looked into the mirror and an expressionless face still looked back at me. As hard and as painful as the treatment was, to see myself so bad and so untecognizable was not helping. I started to look on the internet and I discovered micropigmentation, but I was not convinced of the idea Then I met Maribel. I went alone to get more information, and we began to talk. I took off the makeup I was wearing, and she drew me some eyebrows, only guided by my features and her experience.As soon as I saw, I felt immediately ensured about what I was doing, and also understood and in good hands, which gave me confidence. In just a moment I had my new eyebrows. And the line of my eyelashes as well. I felt like my face came back and was complete again! It was a relief, and from there I continued with my treatment without having to lose energy suffering over my appearance. I wish I had done it before."
