| Frequently Asked Questions About Permanent | | | | A11) Most of the procedures require approximately |
| Cosmetics | | | | 2-3 hours. The most important part of all the |
| Q2) What is the recovery time for permanent | | | | procedures is the artwork and choosing colors, both |
| makeup? | | | | of which require approval by the client. |
| A2) Everyone is different, but a general rule would | | | | Q12) How soon will the results be visible? |
| be 3-7 days on the surface, and another 10-14 days | | | | A12) Within seven days you will notice a visible |
| below the surface. It is common for a person to | | | | difference. We require all of our clients to come in for |
| return to work the same day. Lips will have some | | | | verification 30 days after creation at which time any |
| residual swelling and will chap. There may be slight | | | | adjustments will be made (if necessary). |
| swelling after the eyeliner; brows may look darker | | | | Q13) How long will it last? |
| than usual - all of which softens in a few days. | | | | A13) Normally one to five years maybe longer. |
| Q5) Can I still wear traditional makeup over the | | | | Re-enhancements otherwise known as "touchups' or |
| tattooed area? | | | | "refresher color boosts" are recommended for |
| A5) Yes, after the area has healed. Permanent | | | | maintenance. You must remember that permanent |
| makeup is designed to be only an enhancement to | | | | makeup is a "low", not a "no" maintenance procedure. |
| your natural features. Wearing additional cosmetics is | | | | You eventually will need a color touchup when your |
| apersonal choice that enhances your permanent | | | | color fades. Once the color lightens you will know |
| makeup. | | | | that you are ready for your refresher color boost! |
| Q6) What if I decide to have cosmetic surgery? | | | | You cannot avoid this fact - everything fades with |
| A6) Plastic surgery has no affect on properly placed | | | | time, especially anything out in the sun. |
| permanent makeup. However, if you're contemplating | | | | Q14) What about allergies? |
| plastic surgery, you may opt for the surgery before | | | | A14) Those with allergies are particularly good |
| the permanent makeup. | | | | candidates to permanent makeup. If you are prone |
| Q7) What reaction is common regarding permanent | | | | to allergies, you may ask the technician about an |
| makeup? | | | | allergy test. The allergy test will be done using a red |
| A7) Women are usually amazed at how awesome, | | | | pigment. The red pigment is usually the one that will |
| natural and subtle permanent makeup is. They wish | | | | cause the most noticeable allergic reaction if there will |
| they had done it a decade ago. No more smudged | | | | be a reaction at all. Reactions are rare. |
| makeup, daily hassle, etc. Life has become simpler! | | | | Q15) What does it cost? |
| Q8) Who would benefit? | | | | A15) Fees vary according to the creation required |
| A8) Active women and men ... those needing feature | | | | and will be determined at a free consultation. But |
| correction; people with allergies to make-up ... athletes | | | | remember, you get what you pay for. You can |
| ... the vision impaired ... alopecia sufferers ... those | | | | expect to pay anywhere from $300-$600 per |
| looking for a natural look - or those looking for | | | | procedure, depending on your technician and your |
| something more dramatic. | | | | location. The smart thing to do is to for sure not to |
| Q9) How is it done? | | | | choose the cheapest artist, but you need not choose |
| A9) A sterilized, disposable needle is used to implant | | | | the most expensive artist either. |
| hundreds of tiny dots of colored pigment beneath | | | | Q16) What if the shape isn't what I want? |
| the basal (top) layer of the skin enhancing natural | | | | A16) The eyebrows are drawn on with |
| features. | | | | semi-permanent marker prior to the start of any |
| Q10) Does it hurt? | | | | procedure, so you will see exactly what is going to |
| A10) The topical numbing anesthetic creams used | | | | be done before anything permanent is applied. |
| today are much stronger than in years past. If you | | | | Q17) What about removal of pigment? |
| follow the simple rules beforehand of: no alcohol, | | | | A17) We call removal "pigment lifting" which is |
| aspirin, blood-thinning medications, Vitamin E, garlic or | | | | available and works very well if the technician is |
| herbal supplements 3, preferably 5 days prior to your | | | | trained in the process. Typically only small areas |
| appt. will greatly reduce any discomfort associated | | | | should be attempted to be lifted with either a salt |
| with the procedure. Also, have no caffeine the day | | | | saline mixture or a similar "lifting" product, used for |
| of the procedure. Following these guidelines greatly | | | | this purpose only- trying to removal larger areas of |
| increases your comfort level during your permanent | | | | permanent makeup pigments will require more |
| makeup procedure. | | | | extensive treatment, such as a laser. Under these |
| Q11) How long will it take? | | | | circumstances, contact a dermatologist. |
