Frequently Asked Questions.....
1. What is permanent makeup (cosmetic tattooing)? The application of tattooing is simply the placement of pigments (inks) within the layers of the skin. Cosmetic pigments are used to give a natural, more subtle appearance. Initially the tattoo will appear slightly darker since through the healing process, the color will soften.
2. Does it Hurt? Topical anesthetic will be used to alleviate discomfort during the procedure.
3. Who benefits from Permanent Cosmetics?
People that:
- Are the everyday, busy person who wants to look their best
- Have poor eyesight or unsteady hands or are physically challenged.
- Have thin or sparse eyelashes or eyebrows, faded or wrinkled lips.
- Have traditional make-up allergies, or have oily skin.
- Have permanent hair loss, are balding or have fine or thinning hair.
- Sports enthusiasts, swimmers
- Have asymmetrical facial features.
- Have Vitiligo, Alopecia, Hyper or Hypo-pigmentation, Scars or are Burn Survivors.
- Need to create the illusion of areolas and nipples after breast cancer and reconstructive surgery.
- Want permanent color to give the look of fuller eyebrows, to define the eyes and lips, to mask the effect of hair loss or to camouflage scars.
4. How long does the procedure take? Generally, the procedure takes about 1 to 2 hours. The process of cosmetic tattooing is very artistic. It cannot be rushed. replicated by another, nor can it be obtained from every practitioner. Your artist needs to understand the shape of your face as well as your coloration. Scalp hair tattooing, scar camouflage and areolas may require longer or shorter periods of time, dependent upon the size of the area involved.
5. What does the procedure involve? The procedure involves studying the area to be worked on, determining proper coloration, placement and form, applying an anesthetic, the use of a state of the art digital machine to apply the pigments. You will be kept comfortable the entire time. Cool compresses applied at end.
6. Will I need any touch-ups? Occasionally, it will be necessary to perform a "touch-up" to even out areas that rejected more of the ink color.
7. What will I look like immediately following the procedure? There will be slight swelling which will mostly resolve after one hour and in most, completely, by two days. There is a small possibility of bruising, which will resolve in a few days, but this is rare.
8. Can I go back to work after the procedure? Yes, however, you may have some swelling and the color will be more pronounced (darker ) for the first few days. You will be able to resume your normal tasks.
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