Permanent makeup, also known as cosmetic tattooing, is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Women enjoy the ease of waking up each morning with a fresh looking face. Also women and men that have health issues that have impeded the growth of eyebrows such as chemotherapy or alopecia have been able to permanently restore the look of their brows.
The benefits of permanent makeup are based on the individual and the specific makeup that they have had applied through the cosmetic tattoo process. The most common areas to add the pigment include eyes, lips and eyebrows. It is also common for women to add beauty marks to their face with permanent makeup techniques.
The results of permanent makeup are immediate. For the first few days following the procedure, the face may be swollen and the area may appear darker than planned. But the swelling will go down and the face will fade into a lighter hue within less than a week. Touch ups are often necessary to create the perfect shape and color for lips and eyebrows. Touch ups will also be part of a regular maintenance plan.
If you are considering permanent makeup, do your research. Be certain of what colors you would like to have applied to your skin. Requesting a consultation is also important. A professional may have good suggestions and can share pictures of individuals that have had similar pigments applied to their skin in the process.