Eye Beauty: The Truth About Permanent Eye Makeup
Are you tired of waking up every morning to face a blank palette, screaming for the help of cosmetic aids? Does the time spent brushing on foundation powder and applying layers of mascara often cause you to be late? If so, then you might be considering the benefits of permanent makeup. Imagine opening your vanity drawer and finding it bare; waking up to a face still as beautiful as the evening before. Permanent makeup can make that a reality. However, there are reasons for concern with this tattoo-like application, which might make your morning routine seem a little more bearable.
About Permanent Make-Up
This alternative to traditional cosmetic applications has been around for many years now. It involves introducing pigment beneath the skin in a manner very similar to tattooing. While referred to as ‘permanent make-up’, it won’t last forever. The color fades with time and will generally need to be touched-up within the first two years after application. It can be applied to the lips, eyebrows, eyelid, or even used to disguise facial scaring. Of course, there are advantages to having this procedure done. Not only can it be used to mask imperfections, but it can also relief a person of the need to apply make-up each morning. For those with small, thin lashes, a thin line on the eyelid can offer depth and for a person who wishes for fuller lips, this process makes it a possibility.
Risks
As with general tattooing, there are risks with permanent make-up application, which should be discussed at length before a person approves the procedure. Infections and allergic reactions are among the most commonly reported issues. The first can be prevented with the use of fully sterile equipment. A person can better ensure his or her own safety by choosing a facility that is regulated by the state and asking questions about equipment protocols. Allergic reactions are not as preventable. Not only can this issue pop up at the time of application, a person can develop the allergy many months, or even years after it is completed. An allergy to the pigment, though considered rare, is a possibility and can require a painful, tedious removal.
The human body is a mysterious thing and sometimes it can act in unexpected ways. Some individuals will develop granulomas (nodules) at the site of the permanent makeup do to the fact that the body perceives the pigment as a potential threat. Excessive scarring, known as keloids, are also possibilities. In very rare cases, the pigment can even cause future difficulties when undergo medical tests. Tattooed individuals occasionally report burns or swelling after MRI scans.
While all of these are noteworthy potential complications, the most frightening for many people has not yet been mentioned. The most commonly reported issue with permanent make-up is dissatisfaction. Whenever a person entrusts another to create a lasting mark of his or her body, there is a risk that the outcome will not be desirable. When the markings are made on the face and will remain there for several months or even years, an unfavorable result can be downright devastating and removal problems are common. If you are looking for fuller lashes, then you might be better to consider Latisse, the application of which is often overseen by an HCG doctor. If the goal is a fuller lip, then there are certainly ways to create the look with traditional make-up or filler injections. Finally, for those who suffer from scarring, laser spas have had fabulous success in reducing the look and feel of damaged skin. These might be better bets for a lovely and lasting result.
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11111 Research Blvd, Ste 370B
Austin, TX 78759
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