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?
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Who you choose to apply permanent make-up to your face is your most important choice. A poor choice of dermagraphic technician has unimaginable consequences – okay, maybe not unimaginable, but horrific – does the word “clown” mean anything to you? The person you choose must be a well-trained, artistic, intuitive perfectionist.
