Microblading
Consultations offered at our two convenient locations in Florham Park, NJ and Somerville, NJ
Restore Fuller, Shapelier Eyebrows In New Jersey
Not everyone has naturally bold, dark, and youthful-looking eyebrows that define their face. Aside from thin eyebrows due to genetics, hair loss on one or both eyebrows can occur due to many causes, including infections, skin conditions, clogged pores, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, emotional stress, physical trauma, and an overactive immune system. Instead of constantly having to use gels, pencils, and other products to camouflage sparse eyebrows every day, microblading from New Jersey’s The Peer Group is a long-lasting technique that can create the look of beautifully balanced and full eyebrows while saving time and effort.
What Is Microblading?
Microblading is a cosmetic tattoo treatment that gives patients the appearance of thicker, fuller, more even brows. This treatment is a longer-lasting solution when compared to other methods used to create the look of fuller brows, such as applying makeup.
Procedure
We prepare patients for microblading by first cleaning up and threading the area, then numbing it with a topical ointment. During the microblading session itself, tiny “hairs” are manually tattooed onto the skin beneath the eyebrows with a small, pen-like tool. The handheld microblading device features 10 to 12 very fine needles, which make delicate hair-like strokes in the epidermis to add pigmentation that disguises the bare skin. The lines are made with precision to look very natural.
The treatment is fully customized for each patient. At The Peer Group, we can create a style that is best suited for a patient’s face shape and choose a color that goes with the natural hair color and skin tone. Eyebrow design is based on several factors, including face shape, symmetry, and the position and proportions of the facial features. The procedure lasts between 30 to 40 minutes, though it might take up to a few hours for some patients’ first treatment.
Recovery
It takes around 25 to 30 days for the eyebrows to heal, during which patients may experience some mild irritation, tenderness, discomfort, color changes, and flakiness. Sunscreen is the most critical aspect of aftercare following a microblading treatment, because it prevents the newly made lines from fading due to sun exposure.
Don’t use Retin-A or retinol skin products for about a week prior to the treatment or about 30 days following the treatment, as these products increase the risk of the brows fading prematurely. Patients should also avoid sun exposure from artificial sources or sunlight for two weeks before the procedure. We will provide other preparation and aftercare instructions.
Results
Patients will notice fuller brows as soon as this treatment is over, but the ideal results become noticeable within about 30 days and should last for between 12 to 18 months, depending on the patient’s skin type. The treatment impacts only the surface layer of the skin (unlike actual tattooing), so patients will need repeat treatments to maintain the look. Microblading doesn’t cause any lasting scarring or discoloration.
Other Cosmetic Procedures
Along with microblading, The Peer Group provides skin care treatments for enhancing the facial skin’s texture and color, including microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, microneedling HydraFacial®, and DiamondGlow®. Dermal fillers and injectables such as BOTOX® reduce facial wrinkles to restore a younger-looking, more refreshed appearance. Hair restoration is also available for patients who are experiencing thinning or balding areas on the scalp and want a nonsurgical solution.
About Dr. Isaac Starker
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · The Peer Group for Plastic Surgery
- Board certification
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (verify)
- Education and training
- Undergraduate: New York University, 1977, B.A
- Medical School: New York University School of Medicine, June 1981, M.D
- Residency: Montefiore Medical Center – Albert Einstein College of Medicine, July 1986 – June 1988, Plastic Surgery, Chief Resident, July 1987 – June 1988
- Fellowship: The Roosevelt Hospital, Drs. J.W. Littler and R.G. Eaton, January 1989 – December 1989, Hand Surgery
- MD, NYU School of Medicine
- Plastic surgery training, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine (1981)
- Internship, General Surgery, The Roosevelt Hospital (1981–1982)
- Residency, General Surgery, The Roosevelt Hospital, Chief Resident (1982–1986)
- Hospital affiliations
- Morristown Medical Center
- Attending, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Attending, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
- Attending, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Emergency Department (1988–1989)
- Memberships
- American Medical Association
- Medical Society of New Jersey
- Morris County Medical Society
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
- New York Regional Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
- President, New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons (2005)
- President of the medical staff, Morristown Memorial Hospital (2008-2009)
- Board of Trustees, Atlantic Health System (2008-2010)
- Chief, Plastic Surgery Section, Morristown Medical Center (most recently 2014 and 2015)
- Served on his local Board of Health for many years
- Lipoplasty Society of North America (1998–2000)
- Leo M. Davidoff Society
- Beta Lambda Sigma Honor Society
- Caducean Premed Honor Society
- Secretary/Treasurer, Morristown Memorial Hospital Medical Staff (2004–2005)
- Vice President, Morristown Memorial Hospital Medical Staff (2006–2007)
- Chairman, Atlantic Health Leadership Committee (2010)
- Vice-Chairman, Department of Surgery, Morristown Medical Center (Dec. 2010 – present)
- Section Chief, Plastic Surgery, Morristown Medical Center (2014–2016)
- Member, Board of Health, Madison, NJ (1996–2007)
- Member, Executive Committee, New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons (1998–2007)
- President, New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons (2006–2007)
- Trustee, Peer Foundation for Plastic Surgery and Rehabilitation (2005-present)
- Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Women's Health, 2024
- Top Doctors, Morris & Essex Magazine, 2025
- Top Doctors 2024: Plastic Surgery, Castle Connolly
- Top Doctor, NJ Monthly 2006-2019
- Top Doctors, Millburn-Short Hills Magazine 2016
- Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., Top Docs NY Metro Area 2007-2012, 2016, 2019-2022
- Castle Connolly, Regional Top Doctor 2012, 2013
- NJ Savvy Living, 2006-2009
- NJ Savvy Living, New Jersey’s Best Beauty Doctor, Feb. 2010 Issue, Jan. 2011 Issue
- America’s Cosmetic Doctors, 1st Edition, 2004
- Top Doctors, Inside Jersey, A Star Ledger Magazine, 2010-2018
- Top Doctors for Women’s Health, Inside Jersey, A Star Ledger Magazine, 2015 and 2016
- Top Doctors for Cancer, Inside Jersey, A Star Ledger Magazine, 2014-2016
- Best Doctors, Inc., Best Doctors in America, Listed consecutively since 1996-2016
- Consumers’ Research Council of America, Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, 2010-2012
- Voted Best Cosmetic Surgeon, The Daily Record Reader’s Choice, 2009-2010
- 2013 Vitals Patient Choice Award
- 2014 Vitals Top 10 Doctor
- NJ Top Docs
- America’s Best Plastic Surgeons, Newsweek, 2024
- Top Doc, New Jersey Monthly magazine (1996, 1998, 2006–2018)
- Best Dr.'s In America, Northeast Region, Woodward/White (1996–1997)
- Best Dr.'s in NY Metro Area, Castle/Connolly (1999–2021)
- Best Doctors, Best Doctors, Inc. (2001–2014)
- America's Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists Consumer Guide (2003, 2006)
- Top Doctors, Inside Jersey magazine (2011–2021)
- New Jersey Best Beauty Doctor, NJSavvy Living (February 2010)
- Cum Laude, New York University
- Founder's Day Award, New York University
- Dean's List, New York University
- Glover C. Arnold Award for excellence in Surgery, New York University School of Medicine
- Certificate of Distinction as Outstanding House Officer, Leo M. Davidoff Society, Montefiore Medical Center
- NPI
- 1932175536
- Offices
- Florham Park · Somerville
