Also called permanent cosmetics and cosmetic tattooing, it is the placement of pigment just beneath the epidermis of the skin. It consists of eyebrows, eyeliner, lip liner, and full lip color. Although the effects of aging, surgery, and sun exposure may alter the pigment’s appearance over time, it is permanent. With good sun sense, your permanent makeup can last between 6 - 15 years. Some clients like to have their permanent makeup refreshed every few years to keep themselves looking their best.

Although everyone’s pain sensitivity varies, the application of permanent makeup involves minor discomfort. Topical anesthetics are used during the application to make the client as comfortable as possible. After a few minutes, the anesthetics take effect and you will mostly feel a light pressure.

Immediately following the procedure – some redness and swelling occur on the upper eyelid and lips. It is very rare for eyebrows to swell. The redness and swelling may last from 2 to 4 days.

Up to one week after the application – swelling and tenderness should be gone. There will be peeling of the skin, as sloughing off of the pigment in the epidermis. As the skin heals, the color will continue to lighten for the next two weeks.

After one month – the healing is complete. If needed, it is now time to come in for a touch up to put the finishing touches on your masterpiece!
 

Times vary according to the individual’s sensitivity, hydration, density, elasticity, and overall condition of the skin. 

Allowing time for anesthetics to take effect, implanting of the pigment, 
and some final fine tuning of the procedure, average time for the initial 
visit is approximately 1 (one) hour.