Permanent
Make-up
Permanent
Eyeliner, Lipliner, Lipstick, and Eyebrows
Permanent
make-up is possible through a procedure called micropigmentation,
which is similar to tattooing. It can mimic eyeliner, eyebrow
pencil, lip liner, and lipstick. When performed by a trained
medical professional, permanent make-up can appear natural and
attractive.
Advantages
of Permanent Make-up
Permanent
make-up is ideal for on-the-go women who always need to look
their best but cannot afford the time to apply make-up throughout
the day. At the end of the day, your make-up looks as though
it was just freshened. You can select your color of make-up
from a wide variety of shades, or a new shade can be created
for you.
Disadvantages
of Permanent Make-up
The
greatest disadvantage is that it is permanent. So, unless you
are certain that it is what you wish, you should not have it.
Further, there is a big risk in having this procedure performed
by an inexperienced person. It can be hard to tell who has experience
and who does not, so be sure to ask to speak with previous patients.
Applying
Permanent Make-up
Cosmetic
tattoos can be applied in your plastic surgeon's office. A nurse
or other trained medical professional will use a tattoo pen
to inject permanent ink into your skin. Each procedure takes
30 to 120 minutes. Local anesthesia used prior to the procedure
makes the procedure painless. If local anesthesia is not used,
the procedure is quite uncomfortable. All tattoos may initially
appear brighter or darker than desired, but will fade to the
desired color over several days. Some tattoos also appear crusty
for a few days. You will be swollen for 2-5 days, so you may
want to schedule your procedure for a Friday.
Cost
of Permanent Make-up
The
cost of permanent make-up varies significantly depending on
the training of the person performing it, the quality of result,
and the number of areas being tattooed. The cost for tattooing
a single area, such as the lips, eyes, or eyebrows, ranges from
$300 to $1000.
Risks
of Permanent Make-up
Your
greatest risk in cosmetic tattooing is having an untrained individual
perform this procedure. Cosmetic tattoos currently are available
everywhere and are not necessarily regulated. Disadvantages
of having a lay person place your tattoo abound. If they use
contaminated needles, infections can be transmitted. The ink
may not be of medical quality and may cause irritation. Placement
of cosmetic tattoos demands precision. If your eyebrow tattoo
is placed high, you may have a permanent look of surprise. Eyeliner
placement has little room for error. If your cosmetic tattoo
is botched, removal may be fraught with difficulty. Removal
of eyeliner or eyebrow tattoos with laser may damage the hair
follicles and result in loss of eyelashes or eyebrows. Cosmetic
tattooing of blush on the cheeks is commonly performed by nonprofessionals
and often looks distinctly unnatural. Natural cheek color changes
from season to season, day to day, and moment to moment. A tattoo
does not change and will therefore appear unnatural. If you
later regret the decision to have blush tattoos, removal may
be difficult, as flesh colored tattoos may turn black in response
to laser removal. Do no take cosmetic tattooing lightly. When
performed in your plastic surgeon's office you have the greatest
chance for a satisfactory outcome.
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