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 Q: What is permanent makeup? A: Permanent makeup is a non-surgical microdermal procedure known as Micropigmentation. Tiny droplets of custom blended colors are skillfully deposited into the dermal layer of the skin to simulate natural looking or well-defined makeup. This process is a selective art form of traditional tattooing whereby the natural features of the face are enhanced and defined in the form of permanent eyebrows, eyeliner and/or lip liner and full lip color. The results are beautiful, immediate and permanent! A refreshingly, radiant yet natural look is achieved that cannot be duplicated by traditional cosmetics. Each treatment is as unique as the individual receiving it. 
A: Medical Micropigmentation is camouflaging of skin discolorations due to injury, medical surgery, aging or disease. The discoloration is camouflaged to persons' natural skin tone color, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
A: YES. Micropigmentation is a cosmetic form of skin tattoo. During the procedure cosmetic grade iron oxide pigments are inserted into the dermal layer of the skin with either hand held needle or an electric powered needle tool such as a rotary, digital or a coil machine.
A:There are several reasons why both women and men will decide to choose one or more micropigmentation procedures to enhance or complete their physical look. Here is a list of types of individuals who will benefit from micropigmentation:
Q: Is there anything special I should do prior to application of any micropigmentation procedure?
A: Depending on the area of application, and the procedure type, the permanent makeup application will take from one to five hours or more. Four to six weeks later, a follow-up or touch-up session should last half hour to an hour. Most people require at least one follow-up session. At Exquisite Makeovers, I offer one touch-up visit FREE of charge.
A: Your permanent makeup can last anywhere from 3 to 5 years or in some cases even longer depending on your skin type, implanted pigment colour and immediate aftercare post procedure. How well you take care of your skin once the area is fully healed will also affect the length of time the procedure will last. Over time the color will lighten and you may desire to have the color refreshed. Keep in mind that the lighter the colour you choose the less time it will last and the sooner you will need a colour refresh. Fair haired individuals choosing a lighter colour might be able to enjoy their makeup anywhere from 1 to 2 years or longer.
A: In most cases the discomfort is minimal. Procedures are performed with the most effective topical anesthetics providing near total numbing of the area to minimize any discomfort you may feel. Most available topical anesthetics for micropigmentation will contain some form of a "caine" anesthetic such as Lidocaine, Tetracaine, Benzocaine or Ultracaine combined with Epinephrine.
A: Expect slight swelling and redness and in some cases bruising or very minimal bleeding (especially in any lip procedure or needling). Usually the swelling subsides within 48 hours. Initially, your permanent makeup will appear darker, brighter and thicker than what it will heal to. DO NOT PANIC when you see yourself immediately post procedure. What you will see is fresh pigment sitting both on top and below the skin's surface. Also, because of the tattooing process, your skin will sustain some trauma and blood will raise to the surface of the skin, making the procedure area look much darker than it will heal to. The pigment itself will lighten within 4-8 weeks time. In most cases, people leave my office looking as if they had been crying excessively after an eyeliner procedure. After a brow procedure the area appears dark and slightly red. Slight swelling to moderate swelling is normal after a lip color procedure.
A: The "wheal and flare" reaction can occur during and after any tattooing process. When human skin is scratched or cut, the human body will produce histamine. This is the same chemical that causes "welts" or "hives" when we are stung by a bee or a mosquito. The histamine will rise to the surface of the skin causing a "welt" or a "hive". During any micropigmentation or tattooing process the skin will eventually swell and at that point, any pigment deposition becomes impossible. If this occurs, the technician will have to reschedule your procedure and finish it 4-6 weeks after the initial appointment.
A: In order to see the final procedure results, the deposited pigment needs to revert to a dry state. It takes 4-8 weeks for the wetting agents to dry in the skin, so the final results will not be seen until this process has taken place. Colour should not be considered "final" until 6-8 weeks post last touch-up application.
A: There are many products used as aftercare for micropigmentation procedures, but one stands out the most. This product is Vaseline. Researchers have found that Vaseline heals wounds as well as Bacitracin, Polysporin and Neosporin and does not cause any allergic reactions. In my practice I recommend the use of a triple antibiotic ointment for the first 24 hours post procedure followed by the use of Vaseline for the remaining 6 days. For all lip procedures, I recommend a Balm with Lidocaine to minimize client's discomfort during the healing process. Lidocaine is a topical anesthetic used during all micropigmentation procedures. Ultimately, it is up to the technician and the client to decide what product should be used to best suit individual's aftercare regime.
A: YES, micropigmentation is safe, however with the advent of many transmittable diseases, it is absolutely necessary for every micropigmentation technician to observe strict sanitation, isolation and sterilization practices. At Exquisite Makeovers I perform all procedures with one-time disposable needles, pigments, barrier film, machine parts (if Sapphire 2000 machine is used) and other sterile supplies. I believe in following strict sanitation and sterilization guidelines as required by Health Canada and OSHA regulations. Superb instrumentation and topical anesthetics are now available making permanent makeup a safe and almost pain free procedure. Individuals looking for Micropigmentation Technicians to perform their procedure should look for the following:
A: Even with a minor scratch infection is possible. However, there should be no major complications. You must keep the area clean, moist and follow your aftercare instructions.
A: Much of the ignorance surrounding this issue stems from an infamous "Dear Abby" letter written in the 80's warning clients not to have permanent makeup if planning on having an MRI. There have indeed been a very small number of reported cases of discomfort around the eyes from those wearing permanent makeup while undergoing an MRI. Since many brands of permanent makeup pigment are iron oxide based, it has long been speculated that the iron particles in the pigment are to blame. However, test studies have confirmed that the iron particles in pigment are too microscopic to react as true metals. Moreover, the iron oxide found in pigments is more accurately compared to "metals" which already exist microscopically in the human body. According to Dr. Frank Shellock of Tower Imaging in Los Angeles, California, a top expert in MRI safety, out of thousands of individuals who have undergone an MRI post permanent makeup application, only a handful of people have reported minor problems around the eye area. In those rare instances when redness and edema in the eye area have occurred, it did not cause any permanent damage. Refer to www.mrisafety.com for more information.
A: Cosmetic grade of iron oxides and lakes with the value of 6 to 8 microns should only be used for all micropigmentation procedures. These kinds of pigments are safe for human use and contain no heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and hexavalent chromium. Iron Oxides are inert, innocuous, non-reactive in the human skin and are NOT absorbed into the body if an individual is anemic. In my practice I use Tri-Lab and Absolute Perfection iron oxide pigments. These pigments are manufactured in FDA approved laboratories and meet OSHA's consumer safety standards.
A: You have choices! There is an array of beautiful colors to choose from. Colors are custom blended then the eyebrow shape and shading are designed to enhance your unique features.
A: Yes. All consent and medical forms must be completely filled out before your actual procedure. You can obtain the necessary forms via fax or email. You can contact me to request the forms to be sent to you. Please note that in addition to consent forms, photos will be taken prior to the procedure application and after photos will be taken immediately post procedure for the purpose of record keeping.
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