What is permanent makeup?
Permanent makeup is the art of implanting special pigment (color) into the second layer (dermis) of the skin with the use of specially designed instruments.
Is the procedure painful?
A topical anesthetic is used which makes the procedure more comfortable than anticipated. The pain is comparable to electrolysis or tweezing.
How long does each procedure take?
The initial appointment for one procedure will be about an hour. Add about 20 minutes more for each additional procedure. A follow up appointment will be scheduled approximately four weeks later and this session will take approximately an hour. At this appointment, slight adjustments to the color, tone or shape will be made if needed. This is included in the original fee.
What colors should I choose?
There is a right color for everyone. Your natural skin tone, hair color and eye color will be taken into consideration. The preferred goal is to create a soft, natural enhancement.
I have very sparse eyebrows and/or thin lips. Will they look natural?
Yes. Permanent makeup looks more natural than eyebrow pencil or lip liner pencil. A soft fill-in effect similar to brush on brow can be done for the brows. The definition of the lip line can be achieved by matching the lip color.
Will I have to take time off work?
No. There is minimal swelling and redness. Any swelling is usually gone in 24 to 36 hours. Ice may be used to reduce the swelling if needed.
(See photos of just completed procedures)
Can I wear makeup after the procedure is done?
No mascara or lipstick should be worn after eyeliner and lip color procedures for at least 24 hours.
What is the healing time?
In the first week, the area where the color has been applied will appear darker and more pronounced than when healed. In approximately five to seven days you will experience a mild crusting and flaking of the treated area. Seventy to eighty percent of the color will remain. The follow up procedure will be performed four weeks later and the healing process will be repeated.
How long does permanent makeup last?
This procedure is considered permanent, although most clients will experience fading and choose to return for periodic color brightening touch-ups anywhere from one to five years after the initial procedure. This is due to body chemistry and life style. There is a minimal fee for touch-ups.
What about sterilization?
Only a single-use, sterile needle clusters are used. All other equipment is either discarded after use or sanitized. All guidelines are strictly followed in accordance with the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and the Health Department.
What is the application process?
To begin the application, a topical anesthetic cream will be applied to the skin for approximately fifteen minutes. At this point the cream will be removed and a makeup pencil will be used to artistically design a pleasing shape for the eyebrows or lip liner. (I do not shave your eyebrows) Once you are satisfied with the shape and expression, the color will be selected. Pigments come in an assortment of shades and colors and may also be custom blended to match and compliment your natural hair and skin tones. Using the drawn on design as a guide, pigment will be implanted into the skin by using a new, sterile and disposable needle cluster.
Each procedure takes approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours to complete. Care instructions: For the following three days, an ointment (A & D or Vaseline only) must be kept on the area. Between the fourth and seventh day a light crust will form and fall off. DO NOT PICK OR RUB THE SKIN where the pigment has been applied. The healed color will be lighter and softer than what originally appeared. A follow-up visit will be required in four weeks. At this visit another light layer of color is applied to the area. If needed, adjustments to the shape or color tone can be made at this time. Due to various skin types and body chemistry, periodic touch ups may be necessary anywhere from one to five years. These touch-ups will be performed for a nominal fee.
