
Frequently Asked Questions About Permanent Make-Up« back to Permanent Make-Up
1. Can I still wear removable makeup if I get tattoo makeup? 2. Is permanent makeup actually a tattoo like someone would get on their arm or back? 3. What skin care do I need after permanent makeup application? 4. Is the procedure painful? 5. Do I have a choice of colors? 6. Do I have a choice in placement of pigments? 7. What is involved in recovery? There will be swelling and redness in the skin, which will subside quickly. The lip stay swollen for 3 days. Complete healing taking one to six weeks while pigmentation matures and reaches its final color. 8. Is this a "permanent" procedure? Through the years the pigments will fade, but there will be some remnants. An enhancement will be required to keep the appearance sharp. 9. How often is an enhancement required? Approximately every 3 to 5 years an enhancement should be done. 10. Is this a tattoo? It is the same concept as a tattoo. 11. Can I still give blood after having a tattoo? If you explain that the procedure was done in a doctor's office, you can still give blood. 12. Can I have an MRI without a reaction? The pigments I use are made from crushed minerals. These do not react with an MRI like some of the pigments made up of iron oxides. 13. Who can benefit from permanent make up? Anyone can benefit that would like to save time, is physically capable of applying makeup, has allergies to conventional makeup, or is very athletic. 14. How long does each procedure take? It takes from one to two hours depending on which service is done and combination services. 15.How will I know if I am allergic to the pigments used? A patch test is required at least 5 days prior to having any procedure. It is not likely since the pigments are crushed minerals Wach what they had to say on The Doctors about Permanent Make-Up techniques like the ones we perform at Glow http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/procedure_list/948
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