For women who have spent every morning for most of their lives applying make-up carefully, permanent make-up can sound like a dream come true. To enhance features and save time, a growing number of women are in fact opting to undergo the tattooing process. Not only can this be a time saver, but for someone suffering from arthritis, stroke tremors or Parkinsons disease, permanent make-up can provide aesthetic results.

Permanent cosmetic makeup is an aesthetic procedure similar to tattooing, designed to benefit anyone who wishes to have a natural enhancement to their appearance without the use of makeup. Some of the other names this process is known by include micropigmentation, dermagraphics, or micropigment implantation. It can be used for eyebrows, eyeliner above and below, eyelashes, lip lines, full lip color, scar camouflage, beauty marks, or as an imitation of hair.

Many people also choose permanent makeup for hiding burns, covering scars following surgery, replacing pigment lost from vitiligo, reconstructing areolas, or redefining weak facial features. Those who are extremely physically active but want to maintain a better appearance can do so with permanent makeup. It is especially beneficial for people who suffer from makeup allergies and can't wear traditional cosmetics.

During cosmetic implantation, tiny individual implants of pigment are deposited into the dermal layer of the skin. There are several methods used today, including the traditional tattoo machines, the pen or rotary machine and the manual or hand method.

Because of the nature of the permanent cosmetics procedure, some patients may experience some discomfort according to their pain tolerance. There are ways of reducing discomfort which you must discuss with the professional who is performing your procedure.

Before undergoing any type of elective procedure, you should feel extremely comfortable with the doctor or aesthetician performing the work. Ask to see examples of previous work and be sure the office is clean and sterile.

Eyeliner… To give the lower and upper lash line a more defined look and to make lashes appear fuller, permanent eyeliner can be tattooed on the upper and lower lids. Using a tattoo pen, I will apply a line of ink with predetermined thickness.

Eyebrows… To permanently line the eyebrows, the appropriate color will be chosen and tattooed long the natural curve of the brow.

Recovery....... After a permanent make-up procedure you will be sore and swollen for two to five days. Tattoos may initially seem too bright or dark at first; however, these colors should fade over several days to reveal your chosen color. Be sure when choosing the colors you want that you are certain these are the shades that will work best for you over time. Be aware that some tattooing can take several sessions and that make-up may require touch ups to maintain the color and clarity. I will advise you to keep the newly tattooed area clean and dry for two days until you may return to normal bathing and cleansing routines. You may also be given an ointment to use for moisturizing the dry areas.

Before and after pictures.......