Permanent Cosmetics
What are Permanent Cosmetics?
Permanent cosmetics, also known as micropigmentation, is a form of cosmetic tatooing used to enhance facial features and used to complete surgical procedures. More and more women are discovering the benefits of this exciting procedure. Older women with poor eyesight and unsteady hands find permanent cosmetics most beneficial. Women who travel, swim, or camp like the freedom of looking their best even under the most active situations. After surgical procedures, women can use permanent color techniques to camouflage scars or to create the illusion of areolas and nipples after breast cancer and reconstructive surgery. Men may want permanent color to give the look of fuller eyebrows, to mask the effects of slight hair loss or to camouflage scars. Permanent color can create a subtle or natural look. Because it is permanent, many women elect to have a natural look and dress it up with traditional make up for a more dramatic evening look.
Who benefits the most from permanent cosmetics?
People that:
- Have poor eyesight and unsteady hands
- Are physically challenged
- Have thin or sparse eyelashes or eyebrows
- Have traditional make up allergies
- Have permanent hair loss
- Have oily skin
- Are burn survivors
- Have Vitiligo, Alopecia, Cancer, Hyper- and Hypo-Pigmentation
- The everyday, busy person who wants to look their best
- Women who swim, travel or camp
- Have had surgical procedures - scars can be camouflaged
- Need to create the illusion of areolas and nipples after breast cancer and reconstructive surgery
- May want permanent color to give the look of fuller eyebrows, to mask the effects of hair loss or to camouflage scars
How long will my permanent cosmetics last?
Your permanency depends on many circumstances: the quality of iron oxides used for application, how deep the tattoo was placed in the skin, how well the client takes care of the tattoo during the healing process. Total sun block is always recommended, but especially until after the procedure is completely healed. The better your skin care regime is, the longer your permanent cosmetic procedures will last.
Is it painful?
Most people experience some discomfort. This may vary according to each individual's pain threshhold and the skills of the technician performing the service. However, there are various topical ointments and anesthetic locals used to alleviate this discomfort.
What types of permanent cosmetic procedures can be done?
Eyebrows, eyeliner - upper and lower lids, eyelash stimulation, lipliner, full lip color, scar reduction, scar camouflage, areola repigmentation. The technician must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, color theory, facial morphology, good hand-eye dexterity, proper product knowledge and creative artistic expertise and be proficient in all facets of topical make up.
How long does each application take?
Each application is different with each technician and client. Your application is usually between 45-60 minutes, once the guidelines have been drawn on. The exceptions are full lip color, corrective pigment camouflage, and areola repigmentation.
How are permanent cosmetics applied?
Tattooing involves piercing the skin with single or multiple sterile needles. There are three types of modality - hand method, rotary, and coil machine. Pam finds using a machine for all applications will penetrate the skin more quickly, causing less trauma and even distribution of pigmentation in the dermal layer.
What is the average cost for permanent cosmetics?
Fees usually range from $400-$1000 per procedure. The fee includes a consultation, initial application, and second saturation application.