What is Permanent MakeUp?
Micropigmentation, also known as permanent makeup or cosmetic tattooing, is a cosmetic procedure where pigment is implanted into the skin to correct the look of lost eyebrow hairs due to overplucking, waxing and threading or chemotherapy or to enhance natural features. It's a semi-permanent form of tattooing that can be used to enhance eyebrows, eyelashes, and hyperpigmemted lips, or to camouflage scars and skin discoloration.
The technique is used for various cosmetic and corrective purposes, such as enhancing facial features, camouflaging scars and restoring color to areas affected by vitiligo or other conditions.
Micropigmentation involves implanting pigment into the dermal layer of the skin using fine needles.
It is considered a semi-permanent form of tattooing because the pigment particles are smaller and less deeply implanted than in traditional tattoos.
For the correction of skin conditions, micropigmentation can be used to camouflage scars, stretch marks,
and vitiligo patches. Following breast surgery, micropigmentation can recreate the appearance of the areola and nipple.
Key differences from traditional tattoos:
Micropigmentation uses a more superficial implantation of pigment compared to traditional tattoos.
The pigments used in micropigmentation are typically smaller and may be different in composition.
Micropigmentation is considered semi-permanent and will fade over time, unlike traditional tattoos which are permanent.
In summary, micropigmentation is a versatile technique that offers a semi-permanent solution for enhancing appearance and addressing various cosmetic and corrective needs.
Eyebrow Micropigmentation
Microblading
Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic procedure used to enhance the appearance of eyebrows. It involves using a handheld tool with fine needles to deposit pigment into the skin, creating the look of natural hair strokes.
Microblading is semi-permanent and generally lasts 1-3 years. The purpose of microblading is to create a fuller brow. Microblading can fill in sparse areas and create a more defined brow shape. It can be used to correct uneven or poorly shaped eyebrows. Microblading can add density and definition to existing brows.
It offers a longer-lasting solution than brow makeup, but not as permanent as traditional tattoos.
Ombre or Powder Brows
Powder brows, also known as ombre brows is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo technique that creates a soft shaded and filled-in look on the eyebrows, similar to using brow powder or pencil. This technique uses a machine to deposit pigment into the skin creating a gradient effect where the brows are lighter at the front and gradually darken towards the tail giving a natural, ombre effect.
The result is a fuller, more defined brow that resembles the look of brows filled in with makeup, but without the daily effort of applying makeup.
The results are semi-permanent and can last for 1-3 years or more, depending on various factors like skin type and lifestyle.
Powder ombre brows can be customized to achieve a soft, natural look or a bolder, more defined look.
This technique is often recommended for individuals with oily or combination skin, those who prefer a more filled-in brow look, or those who want to correct or enhance their existing brow shape.
A machine with a fine needle deposits pigment into the skin in small dots, creating a powdery, shaded effect.
Nano Brows
Nano brows is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo technique that creates hair-like strokes on the eyebrows similar to microblading but using a digital machine with a fine needle. It's an advanced form of permanent makeup that mimics natural hair strokes for a fuller more defined look.
The machine deposits pigment into the skin, mimicking the look of individual eyebrow hairs.
Unlike microblading, which uses a manual blade, nano brows utilizes a digital machine with a nano-sized needle.
The ultra-fine needle allows for more precise and delicate hair strokes, creating a more natural and realistic appearance.
The hair-like strokes blend seamlessly with existing brow hairs, creating a subtle and natural enhancement.
Nano brows can be customized to achieve various brow shapes and styles, from a soft, feathered look to a more defined and structured appearance.
Nano brows can last for several years, with touch-ups needed every 1-3 years.
Suitable for those with sparse or overplucked brows: Nano brows can restore fullness and definition to thin or sparse eyebrows.
Those with oily or combination skin: Nano brows can be a good alternative to microblading for individuals with oily skin.
People with sensitive skin: The less invasive nature of nano brows can be a more comfortable option for those with sensitive skin.
Eyebrow Color Correction - for the correction of unwanted of red/blue eyebrows
Eyebrow color correction is a procedure to fix unwanted tones (like red, blue, or gray) or faded pigments in previously microbladed or tattooed eyebrows. It involves using a color-correcting pigment to neutralize the existing undesirable color and create a more natural and balanced brow appearance.
It addresses faded or incorrect pigment.
Over time, eyebrow tattoos can fade or shift to undesirable tones like red, blue, or gray.
Some areas of the brow may fade more than others, leading to an uneven or patchy look.
If the original pigment color was not a good match for the client's skin tone or hair color, color correction can help.
Color correction can also address issues caused by improper tattooing techniques, such as irregular shapes or sloppy lines.
Why choose color correction over removal?
Saves time and money: Color correction is generally faster and less expensive than laser tattoo removal.
Preserves the existing shape: It allows you to keep the existing brow shape while improving the color.
Minimizes trauma: It avoids the potential trauma and scarring associated with laser removal.
Saline Removal
Saline tattoo removal is a technique used to lighten or remove unwanted micropigmentation by using a saline solution to draw out the pigment from the skin. It works by creating a controlled wound, similar to the initial micropigmentation process and then using osmosis to lift the pigment out of the skin as it heals.
The process gradually lightens the micropigmentation procedure over several sessions as the pigment is removed.
A saline solution is implanted into the area of the unwanted pigment using a similar technique to the original application.
The hypertonic saline solution draws the unwanted pigment to the surface of the skin.
It is a natural approach: Saline removal is often described as a natural and less invasive method compared to laser tattoo removal.
It is suitable for various tattoos: It can be used on permanent makeup, microblading, and small body tattoos.
Potential for re-tattooing: After healing, the area can often be re-tattooed if desired.
Multiple sessions are usually needed to achieve desired results, as the lightening process is gradual.
Saline removal is considered to have a low risk of scarring.
Compared to laser tattoo removal it is less invasive.
Saline removal is generally considered less invasive and may be less painful than laser removal.
It uses a natural saline solution, while laser removal uses light energy to break down the ink.
Micropigmentation on lips
Lip blushing is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo procedure that enhances the color of the lips. It deposits pigments into the lips to create a soft, natural-looking wash of color, mimicking the effect of a tinted lip balm or a subtle lipstick. The procedure can also help correct uneven lip color to create the illusion of fuller lips.
The procedure aims to add a natural-looking flush of color to the lips, mimicking the look of tinted lip balm or a light lipstick.
Lip blushing can also be used to define the lip line and correct uneven tone in lip color.
While it can create the illusion of fuller lips, lip blushing does not add volume like lip fillers do.
Lip blushing uses a specialized needle to deposit pigments into the lips, similar to a traditional tattoo, but with a softer, more subtle effect.
Lip blushing can restore lost color or add a subtle tint to pale or uneven lips.
The procedure can help even out the lip line and create a more symmetrical appearance.
While not volumizing, the definition and color enhancement can make lips appear fuller.
For those who like the look of lip color, lip blushing can eliminate the need for daily lipstick or lip liner application.
Lip blushing pigments are deposited at a shallower depth in the skin than traditional tattoos.
Lip blushing uses specialized pigments designed for a subtle, natural-looking effect, unlike the bold colors used in traditional tattoos.
Lip blushing is semi-permanent, meaning the color will fade over time, requiring touch-ups to maintain the desired look.
In essence, lip blushing is a cosmetic tattoo that provides a subtle, long-lasting enhancement to the color and shape of the lips.
Dark Lip Neutrailizing
Dark lip neutralization is a cosmetic procedure designed to correct and even out the color of darker lips using semi-permanent makeup techniques. It aims to create a more neutral, lighter, and balanced lip tone by counteracting the darker pigmentation. This process is particularly useful for individuals with naturally dark or cool-toned lips, or those seeking to achieve a desired lip color that is difficult to achieve with traditional lipsticks due to the underlying lip pigmentation.
Dark lip neutralization is a form of color correction, specifically targeting darker lip tones. It aims to neutralize the cool or dark undertones, making the lips appear lighter and more even.
Unlike lip fillers, dark lip neutralization focuses on color correction and does not add volume to the lips.
It often requires multiple sessions to achieve the desired results, with each session typically spaced several weeks apart.
The specific pigments used and the number of sessions needed vary depending on the individual's natural lip color and desired outcome.
It can reveal a more natural and vibrant lip color by neutralizing the underlying darkness.
By improving the appearance of the lips, many people experience increased confidence and self-esteem.