BEAUTY: Info about Permanent Makeup?
October 2, 2008 – 8:24 am
Permanent makeup is the technique of applying natural pigments to skin. With this technique natural minerals and plant pigments are used. Via needle, mixture of minerals and pigments are given to the skin. After the process began, the epidermis dies and begins to renew itself.
How is Permanent Makeup Applied?
Micro sterile needles give permanent color mixture to the skin. The color is injected to the top level of skin. It is not like tattoo. Permanent makeup is less painful because unlike tattoo, it is applied to the skin directly. For tattoo, the skin is removed a little bit.
The time of applying permanent makeup changes according to the area the makeup is applied. However, averagely it takes an hour to apply. The time depends on the sensitivity of the persona, moisture of skin, elasticity of skin and the general situation of the skin.
Permanent Makeup Types
Permanent makeup is applied to the area that is not liked. Eyebrows, lips and eyelashes are some areas that permanent makeup is applied. People prefer permanent makeup for charming eyebrows and eyelashes. After makeup, the appearance of eye, eyebrows and eyelashes are more impressive. In addition to that, lip permanent makeup is also very common. People prefer it for full lips. It is also used to fix shapeless lips and clear off the scar mark.
Before Applying Permanent Makeup
There are some conditions that patient should fulfill before applying process. First of all, the patient should not use alcohol, medicine or similar things before it. The skin area that makeup will apply should be infectious free. Before permanent makeup, the patient should learn the patient rights.
Is Permanent Makeup Painful and Dangerous?
Needle is used for permanent makeup. It gives little pain. But local anesthetics pomades applied to the skin before permanent makeup makes it less painful. The persona does feel very little pain and s/he can return to her/his normal life the same day.
For permanent makeup new tools are used for each patient. This reduces the possibility of communicable disease. Professionals should apply it and the environment should be very hygienic.
Removing Permanent Makeup
Removing permanent makeup is difficult. Removing is thought to be more difficult than applying it. Laser removal or surgical processes are necessary. There is another way except for removal. Some people choose the way of injecting other colors and get a different view. However, this does not always give good results. It is not preferred widely. If you want to remove permanent makeup, keep that in mind it is like removing tattoo. Either laser removal or surgical operation will be required.
Side Effects of Permanent Makeup
The most common side effect of permanent makeup is allergy. Due to allergy, itching, scar, rash, skin cracking and infection may occur. Very rarely, the area that permanent makeup applied can burn and swell. Unhygienic conditions result in more serious situations. For instance, communicable diseases such as Hepatitis and AIDS can be transmitted.