Permanent makeup is a type of cosmetic surgery that mimics the effects of real makeup and is often desired by patients specifically around the eye and mouth region. Also known as micropigmentation, permanent makeup is growing in popularity with women worldwide.

If you are considering permanent makeup, contact us today to arrange a consultation with a doctor who can answer all of your questions and help you achieve your cosmetic goals.

What Can Permanent Makeup Do For You?

Permanent makeup can be used to create long lasting lip color, eyeliner or eyebrows on patients. Permanent makeup is also used to repair damaged body parts—for example, it is sometimes used during breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy to recreate the areola.

What Are the Most Common Reasons to Get Permanent Makeup?

Everyone gets micropigmentation for different reasons, but some of the more common reasons include:

• Allergies to traditional makeup
• To hide scarring
• To pencil in eyebrows after severe hair loss due to chemotherapy, genetics, or an illness
• For those with a movement disorder or blindness, applying traditional makeup is sometimes difficult

Is Permanent Makeup Removeable?

Permanent makeup is removable, but only through high tech surgical methods. There is also a new cutting edge camouflage technique that many plastic surgeons are using to help cover up permanent makeup.

Permanent Makeup Risks

Although the risks are minimal and rare with permanent makeup, it is always good to be cautious and understand the potential risks, including:

• Allergic reaction- All patient’s skin is different and sometimes reactions can occur, causing inflaming and irritation
• Problems removing- Permanent makeup can be difficult to remove, even with high tech surgeries that have been developed
• MRI complications- When going to have an MRI, people with permanent makeup have noticed redness and irritation
• Infection- Infection can occur if the makeup is not applied with sterile instruments and done by a board certified surgeon

Choosing a skilled plastic surgeon is key to minimizing the risks of any cosmetic procedure.

Interested in learning more about permanent makeup? Contact a board certified surgeon today who can help you enhance your facial features and over all self-image.