What does a procedure involve?
Your first step will be to make an appointment for a complimentary consultation to discuss your needs and the procedures which you are interested in. A patch test will be performed to determine if you have any sensitivity to the pigment. The pigment used is FDA approved for the procedure and the pigment which Jamilla uses has been gamma sterilized for your safety.
Jamilla will discuss the shape which would be most flattering for your face as well as the color which will harmonize with your skin’s undertones. Jamilla is an artist and is very skilled at blending pigment for a client’s skin tone. She will show you some before and after photographs to give you an idea of how the procedure can transform and give youth to your facial features.
On the day of the procedure Jamilla will spend much time determining the shape before she begins and she adjusts as she works with the client to give you the perfect shape for your face.
Jamilla will schedule 2 or 3 visits as well as a post procedure appointment 4 to 6 weeks after the original procedure. At this time, any areas that need to have some pigment added will be treated.
What is the difference between the Soft Hand Technique and the use of a Digital Instrument to perform the procedure?
Jamilla uses a state of the art German-made digital instrument by Nouveau Contour. It is the Rolls Royce of such instruments. Some technicians use a hand method marketed as “Soft.” The name implies a more gentle technique or procedure, but the name is a misnomer as it is not a softer or superior method than the one used by a digital instrument.
Clients who have had procedures done elsewhere with the hand method have remarked that Jamilla’s treatments are far smoother and more comfortable. This makes sense because the human hand is not a machine and cannot replicate the exact stroke at the exact depth in the skin consistently. This is an important point, because if you do not get consistency you can have skipping of color or risk going too deep or not deep enough, which gives a poor technical result.
“Every week I see clients with blobs of color, especially around the eye area, due to migrating pigment done by the so-called “Soft” hand method,” says Jamilla.
The hand method was fine for ancient cultures that had no alternative method, but today there is a superior method of implanting pigment. It is Jamilla’s opinion that the technicians choose to use the hand method because it is far less expensive to do business.
What will my new permanent cosmetics look like?
Initially the pigment in the brows will look dark and harsh for several days. Once the skin begins to heal it will lighten and soften.
Eyeliner will initially look very dark even though you may select a light color. The color will start to lighten in several days. As your body goes through the healing process, tiny scabs will form where the pigment was applied. This is what makes the pigment appear dark. As the layers of skin start to slough off, they cover the pigment so that it may appear that the color is faded or gone. After those layers completely slough off, the underlying pigment can be seen.
Is the procedure painful?
Jamilla uses the strongest topical anesthetics available, developed by Linda Dixon, M.D. The sensation to pain will vary between clients. Once the topical anesthetic takes effect, many clients report that they feel no discomfort during the brow procedures. Some clients report the eyeliner procedure tickles. There is more discomfort during lip procedures, however, Jamilla can refer you to a local physician for a lidocaine injection, which will completely block any pain.
Can I keep my own brow hair?
Once you and Jamilla have decided on the best brow shape, any hair within that shape can stay and will only make the work look more natural. Any hair outside the shape can be waxed or tweezed just as you would normally do with your normal brow maintenance.
Will permanent cosmetics be suitable for any age and different complexions?
Yes, permanent cosmetics can benefit any woman of any age or complexion. Darker skins are particularly good candidates for any procedure. The dermis of ethnic women tends to be thicker, so they are particularly good candidates for lip procedures.
Are there any safety issues that I should be concerned about?
All procedures preformed adhere to strict OSHA standards for safety and sterilization.
All needles and materials which touch the skin are sterile and disposable.
The pigments which Jamilla uses are all gamma sterilized.
How long will my permanent cosmetics last?
Technicians are required by law to call the procedure permanent since we are placing pigment into the skin.The skin on the face is not as thick as the skin on the body and skin cells slough off, so your procedure will lighten over time. The length of time that the color fades depends on the individual. Your own skin pigmentation, thickness of the skin, body chemistry and exposure to the sun are just some of a few factors that affect fade time.
To maintain your procedure you will need to come back for a touch-up periodically. Lighter colors, such as blondes and light browns fade faster. The touch-up procedure is done in one visit.
Is Permanent Cosmetics expensive?
Not if you look at long term cost and effect. Micropigmentation actually costs little compared to lifelong daily make-up expenses. Permanent make- up doesn’t run or wash off! Consider it a beautiful investment in yourself.
Jamilla’s practice consists of nearly 1/3 of services which are corrective procedures from bad work done elsewhere. When you go bargain shopping for the lowest price, the work you receive may be reflective with unsatisfactory results. Your face is too important to chance having such important work done by a technician who does not have the experience, training or artistic talent to achieve the best result.
The complimentary consultation is a half hour appointment which may include a patch test.
Prices are quoted at your consultation.
