Permanent Make Up
Permanent make up is the technique used to tattoo color to the eyebrows, lips, eyelids and skin of the face. Often called permanent cosmetics, derma-pigmentation, micro-pigmentation or cosmetic tattooing, it can also be used to disguise scars and white spots in the skin or restore or enhance the breasts areola after breast surgery. The procedure establishes tiny pigments of color into the dermal layer of the skin. Traditionally performed by using a tattoo or coil machines, applications may require one to two additional visits for touch up or darkening of the color.
Permanent cosmetics can mimic the appearance of hair in the brow line, eyelashes in the lash line and can appear to change the size and shape of the lips. It can also reconstruct the areola after breast surgery, camouflage scars, redefine facial features, give back facial features removed from certain skin diseases such as alopecia areata or universalis . For those who are allergy sensitive and cannot wear cosmetics, who are motor impaired who cannot apply own makeup permanent cosmetics many be a viable alternative.
As with any tattoo, fading will occur over time, requiring periodic maintenance. Cost for permanent make up ranges from $250-$800. The procedures can take 1-3 hours depending on what is treated. Discomfort may be experienced, as it is an invasive skin technique. Skin testing should be done prior to treatment to test for any skin allergy to the pigment/ colors to be used. Side effects can include swelling and redness in the treated areas, pain at treatment sight and scabbing. When considering permanent make up one of the most important issues to think about is the training and skill of the technician. |
