Micropigmentation permanent makeup utilizes a tattooing technique to insert pigments under the dermis layer of skin. Using micropigmentation permanent makeup, individuals can create eyeliner, lip liner, lip pigmentation, beauty marks, etc. In some cases, micropigmentation permanent makeup can be used to disguise scars, asymmetries, or skin pigment irregularities.

The procedures used in micropigmentation permanent makeup are non-surgical, so this practice is relatively unregulated. This makes finding a qualified micropigmentation permanent makeup practitioner more difficult, but choosing a board certified cosmetic surgeon to perform your micropigmentation permanent makeup procedure greatly reduces a number of risks. The delicate nature of many places where micropigmentation permanent makeup is applied require an understanding of facial structures and anatomy, and visualizing the outcome of a micropigmentation permanent makeup procedure may be easier for individuals with extensive experience in cosmetic methods. In many cases, micropigmentation permanent makeup does not require any type of anesthetic, but topical creams are available for use during micropigmentation permanent makeup application, and injectable anesthetics may also be used, although only a medical professional may administer them. Micropigmentation permanent makeup normally takes under an hour to apply, and patients can return to work that day. Micropigmentation permanent makeup may require two procedures to ensure longevity, although most patients find that the initial micropigmentation permanent makeup session produces the desired results. There is rarely any swelling or bruising and final effects of micropigmentation permanent makeup are visible 3-5 days after the procedure.

Individuals who wish to learn more about micropigmentation permanent makeup may wish to contact a cosmetic surgeon. Plastic surgeons are uniquely positioned to discuss micropigmentation permanent makeup, due to their backgrounds in cosmetic medicine.