subject: Permanent Makeup Frequently Asked Questions [print this page] Here are some commonly asked questions about Permanent makeup. If you are new to the whole experience, these should give you some idea of what to expect.
How is it Applied?
In applying permanent make-up, the dermagraphic technician will embed hypoallergenic coloured pigments beneath the skin, using specialised sterile instruments. The procedure typically takes about 90 minutes for a single treatment, or approximately 3 hours for a full facial treatment.
Following the procedure, over a period of about 10 days to a fortnight, the colours will gradually fade, as your skin cells slough off naturally, leaving only the true colour in your skin.
A month after the procedure, you can follow-up with your permanent make-up technician, who will balance or deepen the colour tones if required.
How Long Does It Last?
Permanent make-up is a misnomer, and thats the truth of it. The results of the procedure are long-lasting, and how long it lasts varies from individual to individual. The colours can fade over time, especially if you dont take care and use sunscreen when out-of-doors. Darker colours, such as black and dark brown, will fade the least. Colours that are delicate and more natural tend to be more vulnerable to internal factors (in other words, your own bodys breaking down of the pigments) as well as external factors, such as sun exposure and swimming or bathing.
Its also called semi permanent makeup for this reason. Freshening up of the permanent make-up application can be done every year or so, if needed.
Does It Hurt?
Its important to comment about the pain factor: it really doesnt hurt that much, thanks in large part to the very effective topical anaesthetics now available, that almost entirely numbs the area to be treated, and which minimizes any possible discomfort. Youll be relieved to learn that most individuals who had undergone the permanent make-up procedure reported that it was significantly less painful than they had anticipated. In ascending order of discomfort reported by those same individuals, the eyebrow procedure is the least painful, the eyeliner procedure slightly more so, while the lip procedures are the most sensitive.
After the procedure, you may experience a little swelling of your eyebrows and significantly more on your lips. The application of permanent eyeliner will result in you looking as though youve been having a cry just sniffle your way through it and attribute it to allergies, no need to spoil your little secret.
Who Do You Trust?
Who you choose to apply permanent make-up to your face is your most important choice. A poor one has unimaginable consequences okay, maybe not unimaginable, but horrific does the word clown mean anything to you? The person you choose must be a well-trained, artistic, intuitive perfectionist.
Here are some basic questions you should ask of your potential dermagraphic technician:
- How much experience do you have?
- How often to you perform this procedure?
- Where did you get your training, and how long did you train for? - Do you take continuing education classes?
- Do you belong to any professional bodies?
- Do you have a portfolio of before-and-after pictures that I can look at?
- Do you understand colour analysis, and know how to custom blend colours?
- Can you explain the procedure to me in simple, laymans terms?
- Does this procedure take place in a clinical, sterile environment?
- What safety precautions do you undertake? - Is there a doctor on staff?
Hope this helps. Permanent Make up is long lasting and should be a serious decision when trying to decide where to go.
