Q. What does it cost?
A. Permanent makeup is not inexpensive, but it can be priceless. It has been estimated that the savings in daily makeup is about $400 per year, and in time that you may save 380 hours per year. Most people don't have permanent makeup to save money, they do it for convenience and to know that they always look their best.
Q. How long does a procedure take?
A. Usually, each procedure appointment is one to two hours. The majority of the time is spent in selecting the appropriate color for your skin, and in measuring and artistically drawing on the planned procedure prior to actually implanting the color.
Q. Can I have eyeliner and lips and eyebrows all done at once?
A. Yes, a full face procedure will take 3-4 hours. In fact, one advantage is that your aftercare for all the areas is all done at once.
Q. Is it the same as a tattoo?
A. It is a form of tattoo, although different techniques and pigments are used.
Q. What is micropigmentation?
A. This is the name of the process used to implant color in permanent makeup.
Q. Is the procedure safe?
A. Many technicians will sterilize the expensive needles, casings, and tubings used during the procedure in order to re-use those parts. We dispose of all parts which contact the patient, and use all new parts on each client in order to ensure your safety.
Q Are there other health concerns?
A.Cold sores may be set off by the lip procedure, you should take cold-sore medication in advance. Diabetics may have slower healing times.
Q. Does it hurt?
A. A topical anesthesia is used if needed to help numb the areas to be treated. This helps to alleviate any minor discomfort you may experience during the procedure.
Q. How will I look immediately after the procedure?
A. You may experience minor swelling and redness on procedure day. You may resume normal activities immediately except that you will be advised to wear no makeup for about one week. There is some minor redness, healing and peeling during the first week.
Q. When will I see the final result?
A. At first the pigment will appear too dark. Then, after a week the lips may appear much too light. The final lip color will not "appear" for about 3 weeks. Then, at four weeks, you will have a follow-up visit to review the results. If you find that you were initially cautious in choosing the color, and now would like your lip color darker, we can do that for you at this time.
Q. Is it really permanent? How long does it last?
A. Some people may need the color darkened within one to five years after the procedure. This is typically only about $100, since it is merely a recoloring of any areas which have lost color intensity.
Q. What factors affect how long the color lasts?
A. The skill of the technician, the quality of the pigments used, the individual's skin type, how dark the original color is, sun exposure, and use of exfoliating skin-care products.
Q. I am nervous about the fact that it is permanent. How can I know what to expect before I have it done?
A. We use makeup pencils to draw it on in advance for your approval. Then we are always cautious to keep on the side of light and natural, for we can always add more color later during your follow-up visit.
Q. Can permanent makeup be removed?
A. Yes. A laser can remove it, however this is rarely done. If you wish to change color, recoloring is possible and requires a skilled technician.
Q. My lips have no color, and I want daily natural color without appearing to be made up. Can this be done?
A Yes, this can be achieved.
Q. Can I have lip liner only, and leave the lips natural?
A. This is not stylistically recommended. It is recommended that the lip liner and lip fill-in color be the same.
Q. What is eyelash enhancement?
A. For a more natural, less dramatic effect than is achieved with the eyeliner enhancement, eyelash enhancement can be done as the color is enhanced at the base of the lashline.
Q. I have no or little eyebrow hair. Can eyebrow be made to look natural, and not "drawn on".
A. Yes. There is a special softshading technique which uses a hand tool to create individual hair strokes.
Q. Which technique do you use?
A. There are 3 common techniques for applying permanent color possible, the rotary, coil, and hand technique. We blend the use of each of these as it is appropriate to achieve the desired result.
Q. I am planning a cosmetic facial procedure. Should I wait until after that for my permanent makeup?
A. People planning collogen procedures, or a face lift, or any facial procedure need to allow adequate healing time, but otherwise should not have a conflict.
