Permanent Makeup

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Permanent makeup is a cosmetic technique which uses tattoos as a ways to f produce designs that resemble makeup, such as eyelining and other permanent color enhancement to the face, lips and eyelids. It is also used to produce eyebrows, disguise scars. and colorize and enhance the breast's areola, such as after breast surgery.

Permanent makeup or Cosmetic Tattooingprocedures are regulated in many countries and states, some requiring a registered professional such as a dermatologist or plastic surgeon to perform it. In the US and other countries, the inks used in permanent makeup and the pigments in these inks are subject to FDA regulation.

History

Cosmetic Tattooing dates back at least to the start of the 20th century, but was often concealed in its early days. Mollie Forster, a tattooist and a developer of the technique when it become fashionable in the early 1900's, described beauty salons tattooing some women without their knowledge. It was offered as a "complexion treatment.

Results

Results are usually good, and often replicate cosmetic application. The skill and experience of the artist are fundamental. Before deciding on permanent makeup, clients should be aware of the potential problems. As with tattooing, cosmetic tattooing may take several sessions and may cause some minor pain and discomfort.

Initial result looks harsh immediatly after application, but become more natural after a few weeks.

Cosmetic Tattooing can be the answer for individuals who like to wear makeup but have issues in application due to allergic reactions to makeup materials, vision problems, tremors or other physical restrictions. Cosmetic Tattooing may also be used to cover scarring on the face or other parts of the body.

The pigmentation of cosmetic tattooing may fade as time passes, particularly from the effects of sunlight. Periodic touching up the makeup may be needed to restore original color.

Removal

Common methods used for removal of permanent makeup are laser resurfacing, dermabrasion (physical or chemical peeling), and surgical removal. Covering up of attempting to camouflage the tattoo color and attempts to emulates natural skin color is considered a poor choice by professionals. Permanent makeup removal is often even more painful than the tattooing itself and cannot be used on the eyelids or lips.

Adverse effects and complications

As you will find with tattoos, permanent makeup may have complications, such as scarring, allergies to the pigments, granulomas and keloids, and local infection. The client must be educated and made aware of the dangers of unsterilized tattooing instruments which can infect the patient with diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.

On rare occasion, people have reported swelling or burning in the area when they underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), though as yet this has not been attributed to cosmetic tattooing.

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This site was last updated 10/20/08