Permanent Makeup

Permanent makeup is new technique on the market, often referred to as 'micropigmentation', 'micropigment implantation' or 'dermagraphics'.

Are permanent cosmetics right for you?

Permanent Makeup

Permanent makeup is designed for people who don’t want the hassle of applying makeup for a variety of reasons or people with scaring or other cosmetic damage. An art form of cosmetic tattooing, this technique deposits tiny individual implants of specially formulated and hypoallergenic color pigment into the dermal layer of the skin. The pigment is designed to stay in the skin for a few years—though it does fade with time by varying degrees. The equipment used includes the traditional (or specialized) tattoo or coil machines, the pen or rotary machine and the non-machine or hand method.

Does it Hurt?

Permanent makeup is essentially a tattoo, so yes, during application it may be uncomfortable. After the treatment and the healing process, you shouldn't experience any discomfort.

What Happens Afterward?

Areas of the face may redden or swell after the procedure for about twenty-four hours. Ice may be applied, but check with your technician’s directions. In addition, intially the pigment often looks like it is fake or painted on, but eventually the pigment will fade over the first couple of days to look more natural. Bruising may occur, but it should be light.

After a lip liner and/or lipstick procedure, your lip skin may peel and it’s very important that you don’t pick off the pigment. In addition, lips may be very dry and chapped afterward.

You will want to watch for infection, pain or fever, and contact a doctor immediately if this occurs. In addition, there will be things your technician will ask you to avoid for a time period after the procedure such as soaps, the sun, chlorinated pools, and conventional makeup.

Who Wants Permanent Cosmetics?

• Women and men who lead busy lives and don’t want to bother with makeup every day.
• Women who want to look good in the mornings immediately after waking.
• Men who want feature enhancement without the actual makeup.
• People with allergies, sensitive skin or oily skin who cannot wear traditional makeup.
• Vision and/or motor impaired people who find it difficult to put on makeup.
• Athletes who don’t want to deal with makeup running or coming off during competition or activities.
• Chemotherapy patients or others with various conditions who have lost their eyelashes or eyebrows.
• Persons with scar tissue, or post surgery scars.
• individuals whose skin has lost part of their pigmentation.
• Those with thin, pale or poorly defined lips.
• Adults who want to correct asymmetrical features.
• Women and men who require the recreation of the areola on a breast following re-constructive surgery or a mastectomy.

Who Shouldn’t Have this Procedure?

If you are insulin dependent or have a heart condition, check with your care provider before proceeding. As with anything, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you need to check with your care provider before getting permanent makeup.

Kinds of Procedures

• Eyebrows
• Eyeliner
• Eyelashes
• Lip liner
• Lip color
• Beauty Marks
• Scar tissue
• Other pigmentation if needed

Of course, some people will get all of these, or just one. Talk to your technician during your initial consultation regarding your options and interests.

Permanent Makeup Training

You will want to find a trained technician for permanent makeup. It is recommended that you find one that belongs to the Society of Permanent Cosmetics Professional and/or the American Academy of Micropigmentation.

Cost

Cost varies, but permanent makeup generally runs a few hundred dollars to a thousand dollars for the initial application, depending on what is being done. One or two touch-ups may be included in the price. Permanent makeup does need to be maintained, costing you less money down the road.

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