Permanent Makeup
Permanent Make-Up FAQs - Golden Glow Aesthetics, Alton
We understand it can be a little daunting deciding whether to go ahead with an aesthetics treatment such as permanent make-up which is why we have put together these Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps you in making your decision, but the best plan is to book in for a consultation so we can answer your questions, assess your suitability for treatment and explain the whole process.
People who benefit from permanent make-up include:
- those who fear they are going to lose their eyebrows once they undergo chemotherapy (this treatment is suitable for people only before their cancer treatment begins);
- individuals with underactive thyroids who are experiencing a thinning of their eyebrows;
- people whose lips or brows are asymmetric or thin;
- those with visual impairments or watery eyes;
- older women whose lips have lost colour and definition and whose eyes and brows require definition,
- people who are sensitive to make-up.
At Golden Glow Beauty Clinic in Alton, we will never go ahead with a treatment if we feel you will not get the results you desire. Many factors can affect whether you are suitable for treatment and we explore some of these in our FAQs below.
If you are interested in permanent make-up or any other aesthetics treatment at Golden Glow Clinic in Alton booksy booking
What Should I Expect From My Cosmetic Tattooing Appointment?
Our highly trained specialist can create the perfect eyebrows, eyeliner and lips suited to you by carefully tattooing colour pigments into the dermal layer of the skin. The pigment will fade as the skin exfoliates so we recommend a colour boost at around 18 months.
Most appointments take around 1-2 hours. We will let you know how much time your procedure will take at your complimentary consultation.
Once we’ve mapped out how your permanent make-up is going to look and you are completely happy with the outcome, we can begin the process! We may also apply some topical anaesthetic on your skin before the treatment begins to minimise any discomfort.
The colour applied will be around 50% darker for up to a week later and you may experience some flaking, swelling and redness a few days after your appointment, as well as some swelling and redness. This usually lasts a couple of days and is all part of the normal healing process.
What Are The Benefits Of Permanent Make-Up?
The benefits of permanent make-up include:
- You don’t have to waste time putting on make-up
- You will look good and ready to go as soon as you wake up
- Your make-up will stay in place whilst swimming, going to the gym or doing sports
- If you are allergic to or sensitive to traditional make-up you can use permanent make-up instead
- If you have a visual impairment or dexterity issue which prevents you from applying your own make-up we can do it for you and it will remain in place for up to three years.
How Long Does Permanent Make-Up Last?
How long your new look will last tends to vary from client to client, but usually permanent make-up lasts approximately 3 years. Eyebrows tend to fade faster than eyes and lips. Also, please note that medical conditions and medicines can cause pigment to fade faster.
Does Cosmetic Tattooing Hurt?
The pigment will be applied to your skin using very fine needles from a specialist facial tattooing machine which works at a much lower frequency than a standard tattoo machine. The sensation will be like an electric toothbrush being held against your skin, so you will feel the vibration but shouldn’t feel any pain.
Is Cosmetic Tattooing Safe?
Adverse reactions are very rare, and the pigments we use are the highest grade. Our permanent make-up treatments conform to safety standards and our staff are highly trained. We use the best micro-pigmentation equipment including a new single use disposable sterile needle for each procedure to ensure your safety.
Can Anyone Have Permanent Make-Up?
No. Permanent make-up is not suitable for individuals who have contraindications. These include people who:
- have high blood pressure
- have a heart condition
- have glaucoma
- take blood-thinners such as aspirin
- have a blood disorder
- are diabetic
- are pregnant or breast-feeding
- suffer from skin conditions such as psoriasis, acute acne or eczema
- take steroids.
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