Q:
What is Permanent Make-up?
A: Permanent Make-up is a form of cosmetic tattoo. Extremely tiny amounts
of natural pigments are inserted into dermal layer of the skin. The result
is “ Permanent Makeup”----a desired cosmetic effect that last
for years.
Q: Who is the candidate for Permanent
Make-up?
A: Men (yes!) and women who want to look their best all the time. Permanent
Makeup is perfect for busy people who don't want to spend too much time
each day applying makeup; for people who have light, sparse or half eyebrows;
for people who have sensitive eyes or sparse lashes; for people who are
physically active or who have oily skin that sheds makeup easily; and
for persons with poorly defined or descending lips. Alopecia sufferers
can benefit from the application of Permanent Makeup.
Q: May I choose the color and shape?
A: Absolutely. In fact, nothing is done without your approval. First,
we work with you to design the most attractive style and shape based on
your facial features and personal preference. Then, individualized color
is mixed according to your skin tone. We have a large variety of colors
from which all different shades of colors can be mixed.
Q: What if I want to change the color
after the procedure?
A: No problem. Permanent makeup works to enhance your natural beauty so
that you look good all the time. It is applied in the skin and you can
always apply conventional makeup on the skin to create the desired look.
Q: Do the pigment pose allergy problems?
A: We use the best pigment which is hypoallergenic. In my 11 years of
practice, I only met 2 cases. There have been very few reactions to the
pigments in Permanent Makeup history. Some doctors recommend that people
with allergies have permanent cosmetic procedures because they can avoid
cosmetic products that they are sensitive to. If your medical history
shows you are highly allergic to many substances, a patch test is suggested.
Q: Is It Painful?
A: Topical anesthetic ointment is very effective for our procedures. Everyone
experiences pain differently. Most people experience some discomfort,
from very mild to moderate, comparable to tweezing. This varies according
to each individual’s pain threshold.
Q: How Long does the procedure take?
A: Times varies with each individual. It takes our experienced technician
an average of one hour for each procedure.
Q: What’s the recovery time?
A: You can go back to work right after the procedure. But you will have
some swelling on the lip and eyeliner. The color looks 20-30% stronger
than the finial result. It takes about 4 to 6 days for the skin to completely
heal.
Q: Is it safe?
A: If proper sterilization and sanitary guidelines are met, permanent
cosmetics should be completely safe. These guidelines include the following:
- All needles should be new and sterile for each client. In our clinic,
we use only disposable needles and machine parts.
- Gloves should be new for each client and changed during the procedure
when needed.
- Technician should be clean and neat and knowledgeable of environmental
safety requirements. Our clinic strictly follows the OSHA guidelines
for disease control.
- Clean sheets should be used for each client.
- Treatment area should be in an area free from other contaminants.
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