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WHAT EXACTLY IS PERMANENT COSMETIC
MAKEUP? |
Permanent cosmetic makeup is a state of
the art form of cosmetic tattooing. The cosmetic implantation
technique deposits tiny individual implants of pigment into the dermal
layer
of the skin. |
HOW ARE PERMANENT COSMETIC
PROCEDURES DONE?
Permanent cosmetics procedures are performed using various machines
and methods, including the traditional (or specialized) tattoo or coil
machines, the pen or rotary machine and the non-machine or hand
method.
These procedures are a process which includes the initial
consultation,
initial application of pigment, and usually one or two follow up
visits for
adjusting the shape and colour or density of the pigment.
WHO BENEFITS FROM PERMANENT COSMETIC MAKEUP?
EVERYONE, FROM THE YOUNG TO THE ELDERLY, WHO DESIRES A SOFT AND
NATURAL ENHANCEMENT TO THEIR APPEARANCE |
ENTERTAINERS, ACTRESSES, and MODELS.
MEN who want feature enhancement that looks natural and not "made up".
WOMEN who want to look their best all the time, even when they wake
up.
MOTHERS and other busy professionals who DON'T HAVE TIME for makeup.
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WHAT TYPES OF PERMANENT COSMETIC
PROCEDURES CAN BE DONE?
Eyebrows
Eyeliner, top and bottom
Eyelash enhancement
Lip liner
Full lip colour
Scar camouflage
Feature reconstruction
Areola restoration or repigmentation
Hair imitation
Skin grafts
Cleft/hare lip
Beauty marks |
ARE PERMANENT COSMETICS REALLY
PERMANENT?
Technically, permanent cosmetics procedures are considered permanent
because the colour is implanted into the dermal layer of the skin and
cannot be
washed off. However, as with any tattoo, fading can and often does
occur,
requiring periodic maintenance. |
HOW MUCH DOES PERMANENT COSMETIC
MAKE-UP
COST?
The cost of the procedure is not the most important issue when
consulting a potential technician. Most important is the training and
skill of the
technician and the confidence of the client in that skill.
HOW LONG DOES EACH PROCEDURE TAKE?
The initial procedure will generally take approximately 30 mins.
Follow up procedures usually do not require as much time as the
initial procedure. |
IS IT PAINFUL?
Permanent cosmetics procedures are of a skin invasive nature (as they
are a form of cosmetic tattoo) and therefore you may experience some
discomfort.
This may vary according to each individual's pain threshold and the
skills of the technician performing the service. HOWEVER, keep in mind
that there are different methods available to help with pain
management, including various topical anesthetic ointments. |
IS IT SAFE?
Micropigmentation is a skin invasive procedure. It is important to
observe
the physical location where the procedure will be performed. The
Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SCPC) has set standards
for a clean and sanitary working environment and sterile equipment.
Things to look for:
MOST IMPORTANT: Needles used should be new and sterile
for each patient and disposed of properly after each patient. (Other
machine parts should also be sterilized, i.e.. barrel tube, if
required, or disposed of in a sanitary
manner). Other equipment and supplies should be kept in a sanitary
manner.
Gloves should be used for each client and changed during the procedure
when needed.
Your technician should be clean and neat and knowledgeable of
environmental safety requirements. Clean sheets should be used for
each patient.
The room or treatment arena should be in an area free from other
contaminants as well. Documented allergic reactions to permanent
cosmetic procedures are extremely rare. Skin testing should be done by
technicians, either routinely or upon request. Regardless, it should
be understood that an allergic reaction could occur at any point in
time.
WHAT IF I DON'T LIKE IT?
REMEMBER: Although the procedure is considered
permanent, these procedures do have flexibility in changing color and
shape to some extent, depending on the expertise of your technician.
Colors will appear darker immediately following the procedure but
will soften and lighten during the healing process, which takes
approximately a week or longer; the healing time is different for each
individual and for different procedures. Color on the skin may change
somewhat during the healing process as well, as it combines with the
individual's skin tone. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS