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S K I N D E E P 24/7 MAKEUP Whether you have a medical condition such as vitiligo or alopecia, vision problems or a hand tremor that make applying makeup difficult, or simply want to look your best at all hours, permanent makeup is a great solution! BY IRENE PROKOP You can start the process with a small, narrow line and have more added in a few weeks If you’re like most women, you prefer to look your best all the time, not just after applying make-up. When you wake up in the morning, go to work, to the gym, or to engage in aerobics, hiking, biking, swimming, or playing tennis—anything at all—wouldn’t it be nice not to worry about runny eyeliner, pale eyebrows, or ghostly pale lips? Imagine your face always at its radiant best because your features are enhanced with permanent make-up. No, not the there-until-you-wash-it-off stuff, but truly permanent makeup, sometimes known in the beauty industry as micropigmentation. Micro-pigmentation refers to the process of applying permanent coloring to the dermis—the inner layer of your skin—in such a way as to produce a design that resembles makeup. Think light, feathery strokes of color that shape and enhance your eyebrows; a smooth, charcoal line under or above your eyelashes; or a sheen of juicy color surrounded by liner ac- 54 IMAGE Fall 2008
centing your lips that will never leave a trace of color on a glass, a pillowcase, or his shirt. If this sounds a bit like tattooing, well, it is; however, the state-of-the-art process of cosmetic tattooing is more subtle than what you will find in the tattoo parlor, and it also has more serious uses than decorating random body parts. Permanent makeup can camouflage scars, correct vitiligo (a lack of pigmentation in the skin, including that around the areola after breast surgery), conceal skin grafts, and reduce the appearance of baldness caused by alopecia (loss of facial hair). Too, if you have allergies to traditional cosmetic products, poor vision, or hand tremors, permanent makeup eliminates the need for applying anything to your face with precision on a daily basis. In other words, permanent makeup can enhance your appearance as well as hide unsightly skin traumas. Sound tempting? Then you are no doubt wondering how much such procedures cost, how long they take, and if they are painful. We contacted Camille Morrison, a licensed practical nurse and Director of Business, Marketing, and Development at Vita Ageless Medical Aesthetics in Roslyn for answers. “Most procedures take between 30 and 45 minutes,” Morrison told us. “Right now, the most popular permanent makeup procedure performed at Vita is eyebrow enhancement. I, personally, have had my lips and eyes lined and wish I had done them years ago; in fact, most of our spa workers have had some kind of permanent makeup artistry done by one of our two certified permanent makeup artists.” For scar and areola coloring, facilities will usually do a test patch first to determine color and feasibility of applying permanent color, so these processes will take additional visits and time. Prices at Vita Ageless Medical Aesthetics range from $495 to $995, depending on the process. The fee includes a touch-up every 4-6 weeks within a six-month period after the initial color is applied. Touch-ups are important because the original color will fade a bit, and often clients will ask for more, darker coloring once they feel comfortable with the outcome of the initial procedure. So if you are a bit uncertain as to how dark or wide you want your permanent eyeliner to be, for example, you can start the process with a small, narrow line and have more added in a few weeks. Prices do vary across the country, but most are in line with Vita’s. And most offer touch-ups free within a certain time period. Another point to remember regarding touch-ups: Color will fade over time, so expect to revisit your makeup artist after a year or so. So what about the pain? “Our artists use a machine with extremely small, sterile needles, and most of our clients say the application is rel- atively painless,” says Morrison. Other women who responded to my question, however, say they did experience some pain or scratchiness, but it was well worth it in the end. Which is usually the case with beauty and fashion, isn’t it? The application of topical anesthetic creams, however, can also reduce the discomfort. You should expect some redness and swelling, since you are invading the skin and injecting a foreign substance into it, but generally speaking this lasts only a few days. Like any surgical procedure, there are also risks, and one of them is the possibility of a reaction to the dyes, which is why Morrison and other sources we researched stress checking credentials and safety of both the facility and the person applying your permanent makeup before you sign up. To assist with your homework, check out the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals. Founded in 1990, it is the largest non-profit professional organization, nationally and interna- THE STATE-OF-THE-ART PROCESS OF COSMETIC TATTOOING IS MORE SUBTLE THAN WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THE TATTOO PARLOR tionally, for the permanent cosmetic industry. They are “dedicated to public safety through education and superior standards,” according to their website at http://www/spcp.org. Enter their name on a Google search, and you will be able to find state-by-state regulations, certifications, training, conferences, and education pertaining to the field. Education has become an important area for them, so they provide frequent conferences to provide the latest knowledge on blood-borne pathogens, corrective procedures, and tricks of the trade from savvy professionals. Fall 2008 IMAGE 55
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