Permanent eyebrows can
give the appearance of hair in the brow or added fullness
and depth to brow line that saves time by not having to apply
makeup every morning. Plus no more worries about whether your
brows are still there or not. Brows are drawn on by patient
or technician or they work together to achieve desired effect.
Color is determined by the client. Then the brows are scored
to create a guide line. Topicals are used after the skin is
broken.
Permanent eyeliner is
the most popular procedure and is applied in the lash line
for lash enhancement or can be thicker to achieve a more dramatic
look. Light shadow can be added for a softer look or made
darker for more drama.
Ophthalmologists recommend
this procedure regularly for people who are allergic to traditional
make up or who wear contacts. Clients typically wear their
eyeliner to the procedure so that technician can see what
is expected.
A topical anesthetic is
applied to closed lids and timed for 25 minutes to numb the
area. Comfort level varies with each client. Most feel vibration
and anxiety. Eyes are rinsed continually throughout the procedure.
Swelling and bruising is to be expected for the first few
days. Everyone is different so some people swell and bruise
more than others. The color is very thick and dark immediately
after procedure but will look more natural in a few days when
the swelling goes down. Usually normal activity can be resumed
immediately.
Contacts should not be
worn for 24 hours after eyeliner. There is always a chance
of corneal abrasion with the eye procedure if the topical
anesthetic gets in the eye and not rinsed out properly. These
abrasions are painful but relatively minor as the can heal
themselves within 24 to 36 hours.
Permanent lip color is
beautiful and will make your lips more defined. It not only
changes the color, it can appear to change the size and shape
as well. Any trama to the lip can cause a cold sore even if
the client has never had one before; a prescription for Valtrax
or Zovarix is recommended to begin the day of procedure as
a prevention from a cold sore outbreak.
A lip liner is drawn on
if the shape is to change or if fullness is to be added to
the lips. The topical is then applied and timed for 25 minutes
before procedure begins. A second topical is used during the
procedure to minimize any discomfort. This area takes the
longest to heal and is more sensitive during healing. The
color is very bright for about a week then everything flakes
off and it looks like the color has gone. This is the “no
color stage”. It can take up to 8 weeks for the color
to reappear.
Semi-permanent cheek color only lasts
for 3 to 6 months which is good because colors change with
the seasons. This color is achieved by using a hand tool and
does not require the use of topicals. It will look very bright
on the first day, but will tone down and look normal with
a day or two.
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