What is Permanent Cosmetic Make-up?
Simply stated, permanent cosmetic makeup is cosmetic tattooing. The specialised techniques used for permanent cosmetics are often referred to as "micro-pigmentation", "micro-pigment implantation" or "derma graphics". The cosmetic implantation technique deposits coloured pigment into the upper reticular layer of the dermis. Permanent Cosmetic procedures can be very subtle or dramatic depending on what you or the client is looking for.
Options include:
• Eyebrows
• Eyeliner, Top & Bottom
• Lip Liner & Blend
• Full Lip Colour
• Scar Camouflage*
• Areola Re-pigmentation *
• Lash Enhancement *
• Hair imitation * • Beauty Marks *
* NOTE: Some of these procedures use more advanced techniques and thus require an experienced technician with advanced training and certification.
Any colour can be custom blended to the individual clients liking. Magazine pictures indicating the “look” will help your client communicate their preferences to you, the permanent make-up artist. As an expert in the field of colour analysis and makeovers, a permanent make-up artist will identify the micro-pigmentation shades that would work with a particular client’s hair, skin and eye colour. a permanent make-up artist will also analyse a client’s facial shape and features to determine the most complimentary look for the individual requirements of that particular client. Procedures take from 30 to 120 minutes. Local anaesthesia is often used prior to the procedure with makes the procedure painless. If local anaesthesia is not used, the procedure can be uncomfortable to a certain degree. Various types of local anaesthesia are available, some of which require a doctor or dentist to administer.
All tattoos may initially appear brighter or darker than desired, but will fade to the desired colour over several days. Some tattoos also appear crusty for a few days. You will be swollen for 2-5 days thereafter, which is considered normal. Permanent Make-Up is a solution more and more women - and a growing number of men - are choosing to enhance their eyes, brows, lips and cheeks with a natural finish that can either complement or completely replace the use of conventional make-up. In fact, Permanent Make-Up is now the beauty and anti-ageing industry's fastest growing market.
This page is sponsored by Permanent Perfection, a leading company specialising in Permanent Cosmetic Procedures / Applications. Permanent Perfection is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are internationally certified and have many references available which you can contact if you like. Our applications speak for themselves.
Please Visit www.permanentperfection.co.za or email info@permanentperfection.co.za. You are also welcome to contact us directly on 082 794 7150 if you have any questions or if you would like to make an appointment..