Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is permanent cosmetic makeup?
Permanent makeup is a specialized art form of costmetic tattooing. It is the permanent application of pigment into the dermal layer of the skin, creating permanent eyebrows, eyeliner and lip color.
Are permanent cosmetics really permanent?
Permanent cosmetics are considered permanent because the color is implanted into the dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. However, fading can and does occur, requiring periodic maintenance.
Is it painful?
Discomfort will vary according to each individual's pain threshold and the skills of the technician performing the service. Topical anesthetic ointments are used to help with pain management. Most people describe a mild pricking sensation.
How long does each procedure take?
The initial procedure generally takes approximately 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Follow-up procedures do not typically require as much time as the initial procedure.
Is it safe?
Strict sanitation guidelines are followed in accordance with OSHA and the CDC. Single use sterile needles are used with each procedure.
Documented allergic reactions to permanent makeup procedures are extremely rare. Skin testing can be done. Regardless, it should be understood that an allergic reaction could occur at any point in time.
Who benefits from permanent makeup?
EVERYONE, FROM YOUNG TO THE ELDERLY WHO DESIRE TO LOOK THEIR BEST AT ALL TIMES!!!
- Physically active people who want to look their best during activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, aerobics, tennis and don't want to worry about "sweating it off."
- Visually impaired people who have difficulty applying their makeup.
- Entertainers, actresses and models.
- Mothers and other busy professionals who simply don't have time to apply makeup.
- Allergy and sensitive skin sufferers.
- Motor impaired, including those with Arthritis, Parkinson's disease or Multiple Sclerosis, stroke survivors and those with unsteady hands that can't apply their own makeup.
- Chemotherapy recipients with full or partial hair loss.
- Vitiligo sufferers who may have areas of skin which have lost pigment.