Here are the three most commonly asked questions about Permanent Makeup. If you are new to the whole experience, these should give you some idea of what to expect.

How is it Applied?

In applying permanent make-up, the dermagraphic  technician will embed hypoallergenic coloured pigments beneath the skin, using specialised sterile instruments.   The procedure typically takes about 90 minutes for a single treatment, or approximately 3 hours for a full facial treatment.

Following the procedure, over a period of about 10 days to a fortnight, the colours will gradually fade, as your skin cells slough off naturally, leaving only the true colour in your skin.  A month after the procedure, you can follow-up with your dermagraphic technician, who will balance or deepen the colour tones if required.

How Long Does It Last?

Permanent make-up is a misnomer, and that’s the truth of it.  The results of the procedure are long-lasting, and how long it lasts varies from individual to individual.  The colours can fade over time, especially if you don’t take care and use sunscreen when out-of-doors.  Darker colours, such as black and dark brown, will fade the least.  Colours that are delicate and more natural tend to be more vulnerable to internal factors (in other words, your own body’s breaking down of the pigments) as well as external factors, such as sun exposure and swimming or bathing.  It’s also called semi permanent makeup for this reason.

Freshening up of the permanent make-up application can be done every year or so, if needed.

Does It Hurt?

It’s important to comment about the pain factor:  it really doesn’t hurt that much, thanks in large part to the very effective topical anaesthetics now available, that almost entirely numbs the area to be treated, and which minimizes any possible discomfort.  You’ll be relieved to learn that most individuals who had undergone the permanent make-up procedure reported that it was significantly less painful than they had anticipated.

In ascending order of discomfort reported by those same individuals, the eyebrow procedure is the least painful, the eyeliner procedure slightly more so, while the lip procedures are the most sensitive.

After the procedure, you may experience a little swelling of your eyebrows and significantly more on your lips.  The application of permanent eyeliner will result in you looking as though you’ve been having a cry… just sniffle your way through it and attribute it to allergies, no need to spoil your little secret.

For a more in-depth look at what your permanent make up options are in Ireland today, download your FREE report from http://PermanentMakeUpFacts.ie