Permanent Make up

Permanent Make-up is the micro-implantation of color into the upper layer of the skin.
It is also artistically applied to enhance your natural appearance. You will look your best and no one will suspect that you have had a permanent make up application but bare in in mindthat this can only be achieved if it is done correctly.

Permanent Make-up is a personal decision that only you can make. This information can help you make an informed decision after weighing the benefits, learning about the procedure and the natural healing process.

Permanent make-up (also known as micropigmentation, cosmetic tattooing, and intradermal pigmentation) is a method of applying natural or synthetic pigment into the dermal layer of the skin. This technique has been medically developed and specifically designed for safe, permanent application. Permanent make-up is used for a variety of permanent make-up enhancements, such as permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, lip liner and lip color. This technique can also be used to treat stretch marks, scars and areolas

Beneficial for those clients who:

• Are active and want to save time
• Have poor eyesight
• Have allergies to make-up
• Are physically incapable of applying makeup
• Wish to correct asymmetrical facial features
• Desire freedom from make-up

Eyebrows:

Properly shaped eyebrows will enhance your face shape and frame your eyes without dominating your features. Multi-colored hair strokes can be blended for a soft, natural look. How great it will be not to worry about sweating or wiping your brows off. You will ever have to match them again.

Eyeliner:

Soft color can be applied as an enhancement or a thicker defined line for a more dramatic effect. Di mension is created by implanting more color to the outer edges and tapering to the middle of the eye. A smoky eye shadow look can also be an alternative. No more runny, smudgy eyeliner. Great answer for contact wearers, too.

Lips:

Size, shape and color can be altered. Accentuate the outer lip liner and blend color to the middle of the lips for a natural look. Correct a crooked lip line or just add definition.

Minor swelling can be expected and sometimes blistering can occur.
Please follow the procedure given and explained to you by your operator, and review all the questions and answers before the procedure.

The following is what you can expect before, during and after your permanent make up procedure:

Consultation:
Your expectations will be discussed. Communication is clear on what the end result will look like. A guideline is created with conventional make-up, but…the final decision is yours.

Pre-Procedure Care and Consideration:

• Avoid caffeine prior to procedure. Caffeine is a stimulant.
• Getting a procedure done during your period can make you hyper-sensitive.
• Zovarix (a prescription drug) or L-lysine (over the counter) is recommended if you have a history of cold sores.
• Start taking Lysine 1 week prior to lip procedure.
• Check with your physician prior to a procedure if you have: severe diabetes, AIDS, hepatitis, or heart problems.

Pigmentation Application:

A custom pigment is mixed to compliment your special coloring or a close match of color to your favorite eye pencil or eyeliner. A topical anesthetic is applied to the treatment area. The permanent make-up specialist implants pigment using sterilized disposable needles. Strict sanitation and sterilization guidelines are followed. The pigments used are formulated specifically for permanent cosmetic use. The comfort level varies from client to client. Most clients report the feeling of vibration and anxiety rather than discomfort. Addition anesthetic is advisable if desired and will be applied during the process of applying the pigmentation.

Post-Procedure Care and Consideration:

• Do not swim or take a steam shower until you are healed. A shower is recommended over a bath.
• Touch the treated area only with clean hands.
• No makeup until area is healed.
• Do not pick, scrub or scratch treated area
• Follow any additional directions from your technician

The Healing Process :

The area treated will look much darker and more defined than the final results. Be patient. It will look much softer in 5-6 days depending on how fast your skin heals. Most clients will go to work the next day. Tenderness is expected, but slight bruising and irritation may sometimes occur.

Eyebrows: Brows will be tender for 1-2 days, appear dark in 5-6 days, then dramatically soften up to 50%. Only use the ointments recommended by your technician.

Eyeliner: Expect the eye to be tender for l1-2 days. You may do the following if this area is swollen after the procedure.
A. Wet a Lipton tea bay in cold water and apply for at least 10 minutes.
B. Apply an ice pack or Apply bag of frozen peas.

Lip color: This area will take longest to heal. The color will be extremely bright for 7-8 days then fade to no color and reappear after 3-6 weeks. Your lips will look and feel swollen and blistering may occur in some cases.

FOLLOW ANY ADDITIONAL ADVICE FROM YOUR TECHNICIAN.
Make an adjustment appointment after the healing process if there is anything you would like to add. A premature touch-up can result in scaring, tenderness and inaccurate color. Color cannot be adjusted until it has healed.