Permanent makeup is a tattooing procedure that implants microscopic particles of pigment into the skin using a variety of equipment and arrangements of single use disposable needles. Unlike traditional tattooing that uses dyes and inks that actually alter the color of the tissue, cosmetic tattooing uses pigments. While pigments will fade over time, they generally won’t turn into that typical tattoo blue.

There is a current price list posted on this web site. All prices are include the initial consultation and procedure. Generally speaking, the best results are achieved with an initial procedure and one touch-up session. However some clients either don't need or don't want any touch up, so that cost has been separated from the initial fee. That way you only pay for what you need. Lip procedures, however, include both the initial fee and the touch up fee since it requires two sessions to achieve the desired result.

Permanent makeup is basically a tattooing procedure. It uses both single and groups of needles to place the pigment into the skin. As such there is going to be some inherent discomfort involved, however the liberal and frequent use of effective topical anesthetics keeps the pain to a minimum. The goal is that every client is able to lie calmly without physically moving away from the pain.

Every client reacts differently to the topical anesthetics. On a scale of 0 to 10, some have 0 pain and are very comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure. However some react more slowly to the anesthetic effect and are closer to a 5 on the pain scale. If you take a while to become numb with injections, then there is a greater likelihood that the topical anesthetics will have a lesser effect.

“Permanent makeup” is a bit of a misnomer. Since pigment is placed directly into the skin and does not actually dye the tissue like a regular tattoo. The pigment will gradually move out of the skin as the skin sloughs off as part of your bodies naturally occurring process. Several factors will influence the life span of your permanent make up procedure including lifestyle, skin care, and your skin's natural pigmentation. For example, people with active or athletic lifestyles or fair-skin seem to fade a little faster. The darker the color, the longer the color will last. Over time the color will fade and a touch-up will be required to maintain a fresh, natural look.

There is only one client worked on at a time so all sessions are private. First there are “before” photos taken. Then we discuss shape and color. The topical anasthetics are applied and after about 12 minutes the skin will become numb. Pigments are implanted with either a hand tool, digital pen, or combination of the two. You may be asked to sit up several times during the procedure just for a different perspective on the procedures progress. When it's done, an ice pack is put on the area to reduce swelling and you're good to go.

The duration of a procedure is dictated not only by the amount of work involved, but also by the amount of time it takes for the topical anesthetics to work. The goal is that each client has as little discomfort as possible. Some clients numb quickly and require infrequent re applications of topical anasthetics Other clients require frequent applications and additional time in order for the topical anasthetics to be effective. Allow at least 2 hours for an initial procedure then an additional hour for each other procedure (upper and lower eyeliner counts as a single procedure).

If you wear contact lenses and are having an eyeliner procedure bring a contact case and glasses. You will not be able to wear contacts for several days after an eyeliner procedure. Please refrain from drinking alcohol prior to any type of a procedure. You will not be able to have a procedure completed if you have been drinking. Many clients feel the procedures are easier to handle if they take a mild sedative. Do not take any kind of tranquilizer or sedative without the advise of your physician and be sure to arrange for transportation after the procedure, it’s not a good idea to drive if you have taken any type of sedative.

The most important thing to do is to treat your skin as if you have an open wound, because basically you do. The implantation of the pigment requires the needles to open the skin hundreds to thousands of times. And those openings are susceptible to infections, if you do not take the necessary care to prevent them. If your skin turns red or becomes inflamed, call your doctor. In addition, it is imperative that you do not touch, rub, scratch, or pick at any scabbing or sloughing skin during the healing process. Since the pigments are microscopic particles placed into the skin, you can pull out areas of pigment attached to the scabs or skin, leaving blotchy holes in the color.

Initially there can be swelling and redness, although I have had clients that show neither of these symptoms. Ice the area when you get home for about 20 minutes at a time until any discomfort or swelling subsides. You shouldn’t look to critically at the procedure for the first couple of days. In cosmetic tattooing the pigments have been placed into both the dermis, the lower layer, and the epidermis, the upper layer, of the skin. This outer layer will soon begin to slough off and you may notice some scabbing. But don't worry, this doesn't look as bad as it sounds... in fact, you'll probably be the only one who notices. During this period the color may look to dark and the skin a little rough, but that's normal. In about a week you'll notice gradual healing of the skin, and the color settling. The minimum healing period is 4 weeks before any touch-up can be performed.