permanent cosmetic makeup
What is permanent cosmetic makeup?
Artistically designed and administered permanent makeup can enhance brows, upper and lower lids (eyeliner), lips and improve scars. As we perform beautiful surgery to improve the face and neck, we are particular to choose the right artist to work with when patients desire to have permanent makeup anywhere on the brows, lids, lips, etc.
For cosmetic and reconstructive permanent make-up (medical tattooing), Judy Roskelley is second to none. She has been performing amazing medical and cosmetic tattoos for over 20 years: we have scores of patients who have been delighted with the her work.
58 Yrs Old with baggy lids and no brows
Salt Lake City, UT
I love the fact that I can get advice on everything from Dr. Patel and his amazing team. He has helped my family with getting LASIK, he has done my lids and my sister’s facelift. And he also helped us find a great person to get permananent eyebrows and eyelid liner
Jenny S
eyebrows
eyeliner
Permanent eyeliner adds so much to the face. It enhances and defines the beauty of the eyes, makes lashes appear thicker, and brings out your eyes. This service is great for swimmers, athletes and busy women in all walks of life.
lips
Permanent lip-liner can give more fullness and definition to the mouth and is great for poorly shaped, thin, or pale lips. Permanent cosmetic lip tattooing is great for those who have lost color over the years.
combination full face treatments
Treatments to brows, eyelids, lips and other structures may be artistically approached to make the whole face look natural and appealing.
Highly recommended for eye lift surgery
Salt Lake City, UT
I had a excellent eye lift done by Dr. Patel. He knows what he is doing and is very pleasant. Dr.Patel was easy to get an appointment and he works with you. The office staff was very pleasant and made you feel calm.
D. Gull
Reconstructive Tattooing
The aesthetic approach and Galilean eye to anatomy and beauty allows the clever use of micro-pigmentation to camouflage scars and restore the appearance of normality when trauma, tumours and surgery lay asunder the beautiful normal anatomy bestowed upon us by who-knows-who.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fat Grafts
What is permanent makeup?
Tattooing makeup on the face. Pigments that contain no known skin irritants are introduced into the dermis (second layer of skin). Pre-sterilized, single use needles and handgrips are used.
Who can most benefit from these procedures?
- The woman that wants to look her best always.
- The woman who refuses to ever have a pale washed-out look.
- The busy career woman or working mom who doesn’t have the time to apply makeup everyday.
- The woman that doesn’t want to be concerned with smearing, fading, or touching up her makeup during the course of the day.
- For the nearsighted person who has difficulty applying makeup.
- The woman who has little or no hair as a result of over tweezing or heredity.
- For those individuals who have lost hair, eyebrows, or lash line to cancer or other disease.
- For those who are allergic to makeup
- Most importantly, no more pulling or tugging on skin, thus les wrinkling on mouth and delicate eye area.
Are permanent cosmetics really permanent?
Permanent cosmetics procedures are considered permanent because the color is implanted into the dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. Fading can and often does occur, requiring periodic maintenance, called a touch-up. Just like hair color, furniture that is located near a window, or even house paint, pigment implanted in the skin will fade with time.
Is the procedure painful?
Special topical anesthetics are used during the procedure. Clients may experience a level of discomfort similar to having one’s eyebrows tweezed. The relatively short period of discomfort is more than offset by a lifetime of convenience this procedure will provide.
Is permanent pigmentation the same as tattooing and is it safe?
Yes, it is the same. The pigments used in cosmetic “tattooing” are iron oxides, organic or a combination. When the technician has been properly trained in universal precautions, blood borne pathogen prevention, and uses pre-sterilized, single use needles and hand grips it is very safe. Always check that the technician you choose is currently licensed by your local health department.
Are there any side-effects?
Generally, there is slight swelling of the treated area. This may last from two to seventy-two hours. During the procedure there may be some bleeding and or bruising. Blood thinners, asprin and fish oil promote bleeding and bruising. If possible stop using 1 week prior to tattooing.
There will be some tenderness for a few days, feeling similar to a sunburn or rugburn. The color is much darker than you may expect the first 10 days after the procedure and will continue to slightly lighten for up to two months.
Is there a risk of allergy to the products?
The application is just deep enough to penetrate the dermal layer of the skin. There have been so few reactions to the pigment that patch test requirements have been eliminated. You can develop an allergy to anything, anytime. Some doctors recommend that people with allergies have these procedures because they can replace cosmetic products they are sensitive to. A patch test is available upon request.
do I need to take time off work?
Most People do not need to take time from their employment and some people have their touch-ups done on their lunch hour but others prefer to take a day to recover and let the swelling go down. No contacts or mascara for 5 days after an eyeliner.
why do i need touch-ups?
Touch-ups are needed for making minor changes and concentrating color so that your procedure will last longer and be exactly what you want. We often go wider and darker after the clients see how much they change after healing. One touchup is included with a new service. This is typically done anywhere from 2 to 12 months. Think of this as your fine tune and perfecting session.
how often do I need touch-ups?
A new client, first time service, includes one touchup. This can be done anywhere between 2 and 12 months. Most brow clients need a freshen up on color between 2-4 years, and eyeliner 3-5 years.
is there way way to make my results last longer?
Yes. The touch-up is very important because it layers the color and increases the longevity. Use sunscreens when exposed to the sun or tanning beds. Lighter colors last the least amount of time. Medium to dark browns last longer than blondes and taupes for grey hair. Any anti-aging treatments such as chemical peels, lasers, & microdermabrasion, all lighten tattooing. Skin care products that contain retinols, glycolic acids and salicylic acids also lighten the tattoo. They should not be used near the tattoo.
