Frequently Asked Frequently Asked Questions About Questions About

Permanent CosmeticsPermanent CosmeticsBy:By:

Jodys CowdinJodys CowdinCertified Intradermal Cosmetic Certified Intradermal Cosmetic

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What Exactly is Permanent What Exactly is Permanent Makeup?Makeup?

Permanent cosmetic makeup is the art and Permanent cosmetic makeup is the art and science of implanting color into your skin. It science of implanting color into your skin. It is putting the right color in the right place is putting the right color in the right place so you can look better naturally. The so you can look better naturally. The specialized techniques used for permanent specialized techniques used for permanent cosmetics are often referred to as cosmetics are often referred to as “micropigmentation.” The cosmetic “micropigmentation.” The cosmetic implantation technique is done with a implantation technique is done with a specialized instrument that allows the specialized instrument that allows the practitioner to deposit colored pigment into practitioner to deposit colored pigment into the layer of skin known as the dermisthe layer of skin known as the dermis

How are permanent cosmetic How are permanent cosmetic procedures done?procedures done?

The process includes:The process includes: a consultationa consultation then application of pigmentthen application of pigment and at least one or more follow up and at least one or more follow up

visits for adjusting the shape and visits for adjusting the shape and color of the pigment.color of the pigment.

Who benefits from Permanent Who benefits from Permanent Cosmetic Makeup?Cosmetic Makeup?

EVERYONE, from the young to the elderly, EVERYONE, from the young to the elderly, who desires a soft, natural enhancement who desires a soft, natural enhancement to their appearance benefits from to their appearance benefits from permanent makeup.permanent makeup.

people who can’t wear other cosmetics people who can’t wear other cosmetics due to allergies and skin sensitivitiesdue to allergies and skin sensitivities

active people who want to look their best active people who want to look their best for activities for activities

and those who don’t want to worry about and those who don’t want to worry about “sweating off” or reapplying cosmetics“sweating off” or reapplying cosmetics

Others that benefit from Others that benefit from permanent makeuppermanent makeup

vision impaired who have difficulty vision impaired who have difficulty applying their cosmeticsapplying their cosmetics

others with motor impairments others with motor impairments those with unsteady hands who those with unsteady hands who

cannot apply their own makeupcannot apply their own makeup busy people who don’t have time to busy people who don’t have time to

spend on their makeupspend on their makeup

What type of Permanent What type of Permanent Cosmetic Procedures can be Cosmetic Procedures can be

done?done? Subtle or dramaticSubtle or dramatic EyebrowsEyebrows Eyeliner; top and bottomEyeliner; top and bottom Full lip colorFull lip color Scar camouflageScar camouflage Areola repigmentationAreola repigmentation Lash enhancementsLash enhancements Hair imitationsHair imitations Beauty marksBeauty marks

Is it Painful?Is it Painful?

There are new topical anesthetics There are new topical anesthetics that have been developed just for that have been developed just for permanent makeup.permanent makeup.

Described as a “tingling” feelingDescribed as a “tingling” feeling Not as painful as they expectedNot as painful as they expected

How long does each procedure How long does each procedure take?take?

Allow 2-3 hours for the initial Allow 2-3 hours for the initial procedureprocedure

Can I remove my permanent Can I remove my permanent makeup if I change my mind?makeup if I change my mind?

Your technician will be conservative in Your technician will be conservative in the initial application of your new color.the initial application of your new color.

The consultation is the time for you to The consultation is the time for you to discuss with your technician on discuss with your technician on choosing the right colors and discuss choosing the right colors and discuss any special requests you may have.any special requests you may have.

Your cooperation will largely determine Your cooperation will largely determine the results of your procedure.the results of your procedure.

How Much Does Permanent How Much Does Permanent Makeup Cost?Makeup Cost?

The average cost per procedure The average cost per procedure varies but usually ranges $150-$600.varies but usually ranges $150-$600.

Advanced work may be charged Advanced work may be charged $200-$300 per hour-paramedical $200-$300 per hour-paramedical proceduresprocedures

Can I get my permanent Can I get my permanent makeup cheaper?makeup cheaper?

You get what you pay forYou get what you pay for

Is It Safe?Is It Safe?

All needles should be new and sterile for All needles should be new and sterile for each clienteach client

Equipment and supplies should be kept in Equipment and supplies should be kept in a sanitary mannera sanitary manner

Sterile gloves should be new for each Sterile gloves should be new for each client and changed during the procedure client and changed during the procedure when neededwhen needed

The technician should be clean, neat, and The technician should be clean, neat, and knowledgeable of environmental safety knowledgeable of environmental safety requirementsrequirements

Is there any possibility for Is there any possibility for Medical Problems?Medical Problems?

Almost nonexistentAlmost nonexistent Post procedure instructions must be Post procedure instructions must be

followed carefully to eliminate any followed carefully to eliminate any riskrisk

What is a touch up and do I What is a touch up and do I need one?need one?

Color reenhancementColor reenhancement Permanent makeup is a process and Permanent makeup is a process and

is usually not perfect after the initial is usually not perfect after the initial procedureprocedure

One follow-up visit is scheduled 6 to One follow-up visit is scheduled 6 to 8 weeks after the procedure8 weeks after the procedure

ReferencesReferences

The Society for Permanent Cosmetic The Society for Permanent Cosmetic Professionals. (2005, March 26). Professionals. (2005, March 26). Retrieved May 17, 2006 from Retrieved May 17, 2006 from http://www.spcp.org

The American Academy of The American Academy of Micropigmentation. Retrieved May Micropigmentation. Retrieved May 17, 2006, from 17, 2006, from http://www.micropigmentation.org

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Lower eyelinerLower eyeliner

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eyelash enhancementeyelash enhancement

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Before and Immediately After Before and Immediately After EyebrowsEyebrows

2 years later before and after 2 years later before and after touch uptouch up

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Before and After Lower Before and After Lower EyelinerEyeliner

Before and After Eyebrows and Before and After Eyebrows and Upper and Lower Navy EyelinerUpper and Lower Navy Eyeliner

The EndThe End

Can I still have an MRI scan?Can I still have an MRI scan?

The SPCP states that studies have The SPCP states that studies have shown that even for people who have shown that even for people who have large body tattoos experience little large body tattoos experience little or no irritation resulting from an MRIor no irritation resulting from an MRI

Most people have more metal in their Most people have more metal in their fillings than they would ever have in fillings than they would ever have in tattoo worktattoo work

Is It Safe?Is It Safe?

Clean drapes should be used for each Clean drapes should be used for each patientpatient

The room should be in an area free The room should be in an area free from contaminantsfrom contaminants

What if I have plastic or laser What if I have plastic or laser surgery?surgery?

It’s best to complete your surgery It’s best to complete your surgery before having your makeup appliedbefore having your makeup applied

Laser surgery may result in color loss Laser surgery may result in color loss or darkening of your makeup or darkening of your makeup

Which technician should I Which technician should I choose?choose?

Consider trainingConsider training ExperienceExperience PortfolioPortfolio Medical backgroundMedical background

Before and After Areola Before and After Areola RepigmentationRepigmentation

Vitiligo Patch Immediately Vitiligo Patch Immediately AfterAfter