Information on Permanent Makeup

A technique applied by a trained medical professional is a method referred to as micropigmentation, also called permanent makeup. The procedure can duplicate the look of freshly applied eyeliner, lipstick, eyebrow pencil and lip liner. When performed correctly, the permanent makeup can create a natural and attractive look for most women.

Advantages

An advantage of permanent makeup is that at the end of the day your makeup looks like it was just applied with no worries of smudges or flaws. You can choose your own individual colors or have a shade specially created to go with your skin tone. Permanent make-up is a perfect solution for the active women of today.

Disadvantages

The biggest drawback of permanent makeup is that it is a permanent procedure. There is also the risk of having the procedure done by a person that is not properly certified or is inexperienced. Always ask former patients for referrals of whom applied their permanent makeup.

Procedure

The procedure usually takes around thirty minutes to an hour and a half. The procedure is painless because patients can receive a local anesthesia. The cosmetic tattoo method can be performed in most plastic surgeon's office. The trained medical professional will apply the ink into the skin with a tattoo pen. Most tattoos appear brighter and darker at first but will fade within days. The area of skin will remain swollen for about a week after the completed cosmetic procedure.

Cost

The cost of this procedure can be expensive. The fee for applying the cosmetic tattoo to a particular area can vary from $300 to $1000. The cost will also vary depending on the amount of training the professional applying the permanent cosmetics.

Risk

The greatest risk is not having a properly trained professional to perform the procedure. Someone not properly trained may use contaminated needles that can transmit infections. They may also use a non-medical quality ink that can cause irritation to the area applied. The wrong placement of the cosmetic tattoo can also look completely artificial.