Medical applications are numerous. People with condition of alopecia (hair loss) can receive the appearance of eyebrows and eyelashes. Nipple/areola re-pigmentation following breast reconstruction is an effective technique to recreate the natural appearance of the breast.  Scalp tinting can give the appearance of thicker hair. Tinting can also be done following hair trans-plants to camouflage any scarring. It can be used to correct scarring of facial features such as cleft lip. Corrective camouflage adds color to un-pigmented or discolored areas to blend with the surrounding skin. Scars received from accidents, burns or surgery may be camouflaged to reduce visibility.

Permanent makeup should be designed and applied as an enhancement of the individuals own features. Additional convenient makeup may be applied to create different fashion statements if so desired. It is important to note that pigments of this type will eventually fade and touch-ups to brighten the color may need to be performed periodically. This may vary depending from one to five years depending on each individual’s body chemistry and life-style. This procedure presents only a small amount of discomfort with minimal swelling or soreness usually lasting no more than one day. Women with allergies use permanent makeup to replace cosmetic products they are allergic to.

  FEE STRUCTURE: Free consultation

Eyeliner - Approximate fee is $450 
Includes: 2 visits spaced one month apart

Eyebrows - Approximate fee is $450 
Includes: 2 visits spaced one month apart

Lip Liner - Approximate fee is $450 
Includes: 2 visits spaced one month apart

Full lip color - Approximate is $650
Includes: 3 visits spaced one month apart

Camouflage - $300/hr     Minimum $100

Maintenance touch-ups: For my existing clients $100-$150
For new clients with previous permanent makeup applied by someone else. $225 and up

Areola restoration - New $495; 2 visits spaced one month apart. Retouch $225

Corrective work -  $250 per session

Fees are subject to variation based on individual need.

  Application
To begin the application, a topical anesthetic cream will be applied to the skin for approximately fifteen minutes. At this point the cream will be removed and a makeup pencil will be used to artistically design a pleasing shape for the eyebrows or lip liner. (I do not shave your eyebrows) Once you are satisfied with the shape and expression, the color will be selected. Pigments come in an assortment of shades and colors and may also be custom blended to match and compliment your natural hair and skin tones. Using the drawn on design as a guide, pigment will be implanted into the skin by using a new, sterile and disposable needle cluster.

Each procedure takes approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours to complete. Care instructions: For the following three days, an ointment (A & D or Vaseline only) must be kept on the area. Between the fourth and seventh day a light crust will form and fall off. DO NOT PICK OR RUB THE SKIN where the pigment has been applied. The healed color will be lighter and softer than what originally appeared. A follow-up visit will be required in four weeks. At this visit another light layer of color is applied to the area. If needed, adjustments to the shape or color tone can be made at this time. Due to various skin types and body chemistry, periodic touch ups may be necessary anywhere from one to five years. These touch-ups will be performed for a nominal fee.