FAQ's for Permanent Make-Up
What is Permanent Make-up?
Permanent cosmetic make-up is the art and science of implanting color into your skin. It is putting the right color in the right place so you can look better naturally. Specialized instruments allow your practitioner to place color into the layer of skin known as the dermis. The outermost layer of skin, the epidermis, is always shedding and renewing itself, you are looking at the color through a thin veil of skin. When your procedure is completed, the color will first appear darker than the final result and fade slightly after you have healed. This is because the color is in BOTH in the epidermis and the dermis. It is a tattoo.
Is Permanent Make-up safe?
Your health and safety are my priority! I am a Blood-borne Pathogens Certified technician. This type of education enables me to keep you safe and healthy from the spread of disease like: HIV, Hepatitis and Herpes. All procedures are performed using disposable supplies that follow strict sanitation and sterilization guidelines as required by the Center of Disease Control (CDC) and OSHA regulations. I will provide you a clean, safe, and sterilized environment that has been inspected and permitted by the county Health Department.
Will I look like myself after the procedure?
Permanent cosmetic make-up helps replenish what time has taken away and gives back precious time you normally would spend by “putting on your face”. You can save up to 100 hours in a single year that were formerly spent struggling to draw eyebrows evenly or eyeliner half-way straight. That’s 2 1/2 weeks of your free time plus you will be saving money on expensive cosmetics that rub off, smear, smudge, and disappear during the day. Permanent make-up is not intended to replace cosmetics completely. This is because the color is placed “in” your skin and not “on” your skin which gives a more natural, softer looking result. You can apply as much additional make-up as you wish over the tattooed area to create different looks.
What should I do before my treatment/appointment?
The following recommendations apply: 1-2 weeks prior to your appointment.
Stop using any supplements or over-the-counter medications that can cause your blood to thin; fish oil, vitamin D, E, or A, diet pills, Aspirin products, Ibuprofen, anti-inflammitory medication, etc.
NO Alcohol 24 hours prior and NO Caffeine 3-5 hours prior to your appointment.
Do NOT schedule an appointment one week before menstruating due to increase sensitivities.
Are you required to take an antibiotic before you have a surgery or see a dentist?
Tattooing is the similar, please follow the same protocol advised by your doctor.
As always, please check with your doctor if you are under medical care or have questions.
What information is important to tell my technician?
Let your technician know if you are a Diabetic, have an autoimmune disorder, or if you have discoloration due to scars or Vitiligo. It takes special advance training to work with these cases. Most unskilled permanent makeup technicians do not know certain techniques and should not work on you. I am an expert in the permanent makeup industry and skilled to work on you.
Does permanent make-up hurt?
New topical anesthetics have been developed especially for all permanent make-up procedures. These creams and gels are applied to the desired area before and during the procedure to assure the most comfortable experience possible. Some clients say the sound during microblading is weird or the vibration on the eye during an eyeliner unusual, pain is not usually a factor. Some people experience little discomfort while most say they were pleasantly surprised of how comfortable they felt. Common comments; “there was not as much pain as was expected, it was very tolerable, I fell asleep, or they barely felt anything at all.” Cool packs are used and recommended after the anesthetic has worn off to help soothe the skin.
**Keep in mind that if you do permanent make-up one week before or during your menstrual cycle, your body is typically more sensitive.
How long will the procedure take?
Procedure times may vary depending on the area of application, the individual’s case, how much work needs to be done, and their sensitivity level. Most procedure will take up to 2 hours. A touch-up session should be done four to six weeks later and can take up to an hour.
What should I expect during the permanent make-up procedure?
Prior to the permanent make-up procedure you will receive a comprehensive consultation during which you will have the opportunity to discuss the results you wish to achieve and how permanent make-up can enhance your appearance. If there is a specific look you want, wear your make-up in the desired style of your choice or bring your make-up and/or pictures, this will help communicate your preferences to the permanent make-up artist. As an expert in the field of color analysis and makeovers, micro-pigmentation ink colors will be determined b