It is important to be as knowledgeable as possible about any procedure that you are considering, especially if the concept or procedures are new to you. I hope that these questions and answers dispel any fears or confusion for anyone considering having permanent makeup done.
How do I find the right permanent makeup artist to do my permanent makeup?
What procedures are used to assure sanitation between clients?
How permanent is permanent makeup? Will it fade over time and when should the color be freshened up?
What permanent makeup procedures are there to choose from?
Do people ever have an allergic reaction to permanent makeup, and when should I have a patch test?
How can permanent makeup improve my eyebrows?
How can I benefit from permanent eyeliner/eyelash enhancement?
How will adding lip liner or filling in the lips change or enhance my lips?
How long do the procedures take?
Q.) How do I find the right permanent makeup artist to do my permanent makeup?
A.) It's very important to have the right permanent makeup technician. The technician to choose is someone that has been doing permanent makeup for a long period of time. Look at the pictures of their work and ask about references. What you want is a person that really knows permanent makeup so they can give you the right color and shape for your face. As with any other profession, there are technicians that can do good work and then there are the ones that fall short. Another thing to remember is "Good art isn't cheap and cheap art isn't good." You get what you pay for.
Q.) How safe is permanent makeup?
A.) According to the Center for Disease Control, permanent makeup is very safe. There have been no incidents of HIV attributable to tattooing, nor has there been any increase of Hepatitis B. When a tattoo or permanent makeup is done under proper conditions, there are no opportunities for disease transmission.
Q.) What procedures are used to assure sanitation between clients?
A.) This is a very important question. All of the items that I use are disposable. I discard all used items and fresh sterilized items are prepared for the next client.
Q.) How permanent is permanent makeup? Will it fade over time and when should the color be freshened up?
A.) Yes, permanent makeup does fade over time. Most people will need a touch up from one to five years. Every person is different when it comes to how well the color holds in their skin. Some things to take into consideration are:
*A light color may fade a little faster than a dark color.
*Some people just have skin that will hold color better than others.
*Sun exposure and exfoliating creams over time can shorten the lifetime of you permanent makeup color.
Q.) What permanent makeup procedures are there to choose from?
A.) I offer eyeliner/lash enhancement, eyebrow shading and hair simulation, lip liner and full lip procedures.
Q.) Are the procedures painful?
A.) No! The procedures are not painless, but they are definitely not painful. I use a combination of topical anesthetics. Most people are surprised at how much they can't feel. It is usually described as annoying.
Q.) Do people ever have an allergic reaction to permanent makeup, and when should I have a patch test?
A.) The chances of developing an allergic reaction to pigments are extremely remote. Less than 1% in over 100,000 permanent cosmetic procedures performed nationwide over the last ten years resulted in an allergic reaction, according to "Micro Pigmentation, State of the Art" by Charles S. Zwerling, M.D. If you are concerned about an allergic reaction, let me know and we'll do a patch test.
Q.) How can permanent makeup improve my eyebrows?
A.) Permanent makeup can improve almost anyone's eyebrows. They are the most important feature of the face and can give the entire face a lift. There are a variety of things we can improve on. They include:
*Half a brow *Uneven *Nicer arch *Too small * No arch * Too thin *Droopy
*No brows *Very sparse *Starts too far back
Any one of these brow situations can be turned into beautiful brows with permanent makeup. You won't have to worry about drawing them on,making them look even, or finding the right color.
Q.) How can I benefit from permanent eyeliner/eyelash enhancement?
A.) There are so many ways eyeliner/eyelash enhancement will benefit you and you'll enjoy it! It will:
*Enhance your eyelashes and make them appear darker and thicker.
*Eliminate that washed out look.
*Eliminate the smudges from makeup.
*Enhance the color of your eyelashes by framing them.
*Save you time and money.
*Opens the eyes, makes them appear larger.
Q.) How will adding lip liner or filling in the lips change or enhance my lips?
A.) There are many ways permanent makeup can enhance the lips. Some of them include:
*Making lips look fuller by placing the lip liner outside the natural lip line.
*Making the lips look smaller by placing the lip liner under (inside) the natural lip line.
*Enhancing the shape of the bow.
*Making a bow where there hasn't been one.
*Balancing the top and bottom lip.
*Correcting uneven lips.
*Permanent color enhances the lips; it can be a natural color or almost any color that you would like.
Q.) How long do the procedures take?
A.) About one hour and a half. Most of the time it's less than that. Touch-ups take an hour.
