Permanent Makeup

What is Permanent Make-Up?
Permanent Make-Up is a non-surgical micro-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 Make-Up. 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 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.

What is Medical Micropigmentation?
Medical Micropigmentation is the camouflaging of skin discolorations due to injury, medical surgery, aging or disease. The discoloration is camouflaged to a personís natural skin tone color resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

FAQs
 
Is Micropigmentation for you? Who benefits from Permanent Make-Up?
Men and women with scars from surgery or trauma. Women with active lifestyles wanting the timesaving convenience from the daily routine of applying make-up. Anyone wanting to save money from cosmetic purchases. Women who have difficulty applying make-up because of poor vision or physical limitations. Athletic women who want a radiant, carefree look while exercising. Eliminates smearing and smudging of make-up on hot days. Women wishing to change the shape and shade of their lips or the shape of their eyebrows. Men and women who suffer from brow or hair loss or who have sparse or fair eyebrows and eyelashes. Men desiring the look of irresistible eyes. Women allergic to cosmetics, who have watery eyes, hay fever or whose skin tends to absorb or change the quality and color of their make-up.

Is Permanent Make-Up safe?
All procedures at the Austin Med Spa are performed with one-time disposable supplies and follow strict sanitation and sterilization guidelines as required by the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and OSHA regulations. Refer to the OSHA web site for more information. Superb instrumentation and topical anesthetics are now available making Permanent Make-Up a safe procedure. There are no known allergic reactions to the pigments used around the brows and eyes but there have been a few reported reactions to some of the red dyes used in lip colors. A color/sensitivity patch test is available for those opting for lip color. Refer to the Food & Drug Administration web site for more information.

Is infection possible?
Even with a minor scratch infection is possible. However, there should be no major complications. You must keep the area clean and follow your after care instructions.

What color or shape should I chose?
You have choices! There is an array of beautiful colors to choose from. Colors are custom blended then the shape and shading are designed to enhance your unique features.

How long will the procedure take?
Depending on the area of application, the procedure will take from one to two hours. Four to six weeks later a follow-up or touch-up session should last less than a half an hour. Most people require at least one follow-up session.

Is the procedure uncomfortable?
In most cases 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.

What can I expect after the procedure?
Expect slight swelling and redness. Usually the swelling subsides within 48 hours. Initially, your permanent make-up will appear darker, brighter and thicker than what it will heal to. In most cases, people leave our clinic 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.

How long will my Permanent Make-Up last?
Your Permanent Make-Up can last for several years depending on your skin type and how well you care for it. Over time the color will lighten and you may desire to have the color refreshed.

Are there consent forms or medical forms to fill out?
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.