During the consultation, the client
will be asked to fill out a consultation sheet. This documentation
on her status of health and record of the procedure she will have.
If she has any record of mitro valve prolapse or any medical condition
that requires that she take antibiotics during any invasive procedure,
such as before any dental work, she will have to come on that day
with antibiotics prescribed by her doctor. Tattooing is invasive
and any chance of infection has to be minimized to it's safest form.
If the client desires any of the lip procedures and has a history
of cold sores, fever blisters oral herpes, she must have taken her
antiviral medication 7 days prior, during and after the procedure.
This will help minimize the outbreaks. Her physician is also consulted.
Is it painful?
Pain varies from client to
client. It depends on the individual's own pain threshold. A topical
anesthetic is given before and during the procedure. By the time
the client feels pain, the procedure is over.
How long is the procedure?
It
generally takes about one to two hours to complete each procedure.
The 2nd session take about one to one and a half hours depending
on how much more pigment needs to be implanted.
What will I look like post procedure?
Your permanent makeup will definitely look darker and heavier than
you want. There can also be some unevenness, but this is temporary.
This is because of 3 things.
1. Large amounts of pigment are intentionally
implanted in order to acquire enough color after the healing process.
During the next 3-4 days, your makeup will go through changes of
exfoliation and will peel and fade to a soft shade. It is not uncommon
to go 70% lighter.
2. Immediately after tattooing, the skin goes
through a process of oxidation . This is caused by wet pigments'
exposure to air. This gives the work a darker appearance. It lighten
as it dries into the skin. It is very important that the client
follow all instructions given to insure a successful result. I always
advise clients to bring sunglasses or a hat to bring to ensure privacy
and anonymity
3. There is immediate swelling and tenderness
thereby causing a more darker and wider appearance. This subsides
within 12 hours. Apply the ointment that will be included in your
post care kit. Again, patience is a virtue. Within 5-7 days, your
tattoo will peel and reveal a much softer and lighter shade. You
might even complain that there is not enough color. Do not make
a judgment of the color until you are fully healed. believe it or
not, the color comes back and you will see a much more demure version
of your original tattoo.
When will I see the final result?
You will most probably see the final result after about 1 month
post procedure, which includes the touchup visit. By then the skin
will be all healed up and any color that is deposited, will stay
in its place. Then it is possible to see what your procedure will
look like.st probably see the final result.
How long will my permanent makeup last?
All tattoos fade with time and expose to the elements. It’s
inevitable. Generally, your permanent makeup should last about 2-5
yrs. However, everyone has different skin and heal in differently.
The darker the tattoo is, the less time it will take to fade. Your
skin naturally exfoliates to regenerate new skin for protection.
During this process, some pigment may slough. Using alpha hydroxy
acids such as Vitamin A,C,E can strip the pigment over long use
also. Swimming in salt water and chlorine water acts a bleach to
fade the makeup too. The elements both natural and man-made will
also determine how long the permanent makeup will stay. Continuous
time exposure to the sun will not only fade the tattoo it can take
it out almost completely.
What can I do to protect my permanent
makeup?
During exposure to sun and wind, use a good sunscreen. I recommend
an SPF of 30+ applied on the tattooed area. Avoid AHAs on and around
tattooed area. I recommend applying Vaseline to treated area to
create a barrier when going for a facial, swimming etc.
When should I get a touchup after all
work is done?
I recommend a touchup visit when you start to see some fading and
you find yourself using more makeup everyday. I hope I have answer
the most important questions that you have on the art of permanent
makeup. If you have any other questions, I will be happy to answer
them via email. Take care and stay beautiful!!
I had my permanent makeup done before. Is it possible
for you to retouch it for me? Is it the same price as a touchup?
I do many retouches of work that was not originally done by me.
As long as the client is not requesting extra work such as changing
the shape or any corrective work. The fee is the same as touchups
of my clients who started out with me. Remember, the fee is a one
time touchup fee. If there is extra work that needs to be done,
it is also charged accordingly at the time of the next visit.
Is Laser Hair Removal permanent?
The LightSheer Diode Laser System is intended to effect temporary
hair reduction. The LightSheer is also intended to effect stable
longterm, or permanent hair reduction through selective targeting
of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined
as a long term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing
after a treatment regime. The number of regrowing hairs must be
stable over a time greater than the duration of the complete growth
cycle of hair follicles, which varies from 4-12 monthes according
to body location. Permanent hair reduction does not necessarily
imply the elimination of all hairs in a treated area. For more information,
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