Permanent Makeup

What Does a Permanent Makeup Treatment Consist of?

Permanent makeup is safe and effective for most women. There is no downtime after the procedure, and very little preparation is necessary prior to your appointment. If your procedure of choice is permanent eyeliner, do not use an eyelash curler or wear mascara or eye shadow on the day of your procedure. With hairstroke eyebrows, avoid waxing or plucking the eyebrows for at least three days prior to your appointment. Do not wear makeup to your appointment, and avoid dying your eyebrows for several days prior to your visit with us.

At your appointment, your skin will be cleansed and the treatment can begin. Plan to spend an hour or more in our facility for your appointment. Permanent eyeliner is applied using a rotary tool or pen to deliver ink to the skin around the eye in the desired shape and form. In most cases, two applications are necessary at separate appointments to achieve the desired results. Hairstroke eyebrows involve applying pigmentation in hair-like strokes using a small microblade. Some discomfort is sometimes involved, but it is easily minimized with the use of a topical anesthetic.

After your procedure is complete, do not pick or scratch the area where permanent makeup was applied. This can cause uneven healing and diminish your results. No makeup should be applied to your brows or lashes for the first 72 hours. The initial color intensity of your eyeliner or brows may be sharper than you expected. It will take a little time to transition to the look you are hoping for. Avoid direct sun contact for a few days, and do not use any lotions or exfoliating products on the treated area. Some redness and swelling is normal and typically easily managed with ice packs and Tylenol.