Permanent Lipstick – Low Cost, Lasting Results
What is Permanent Lipstick?
There is a technique you can use to get your lips a nice color with other than regular lipstick. This particular way is a bit more long lasting and it is also called permanent lipstick. Basically, it is getting your lips tattooed to stay a perfect shade for the rest of your life, or at least partly anyway.
When you do this type of work on your lips you need to make sure you have the right color picked out or you could be very unhappy (this should be obvious, but it is incredibly important). Most people are afraid to do permanent lipstick, because they like to use more than one color, or do not like the thought of not being able to take off their lipstick color. Of course, you can always apply regular lipstick and change the color at any time, but you will never be caught with pale lips again!
What Does It Cost?
Permanent make-up does not come cheap; however, some feel the convenience of not having to put make-up on every few hours, or every morning while you are rushing to get ready for work, is worth the price tag. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just wake up in the morning and have your face already put together? The only thing you would have to do is your regular skin care regimen for your dry skin, combination skin, or oily skin. Now isn’t that nice, you wouldn’t have to worry about make-up for a long time. The minimum cost for permanent lipstick and liner is around $650.00. If you are willing to fork out the cash, you to can save a lot of time that we so cherish in our society.
It is estimated that you are saving $400 per year with permanent make-up, and save around 380 hours per year. As you can see people do this for pure convenience not to save money.
How Long Does a Procedure Take?
Usually, the permanent lipstick procedure appointment is one to two hours. The majority of the time is spent in selecting the appropriate color for your skin, and in measuring and artistically drawing on the planned procedure prior to actually implanting the color.
Is It The Tame As A Tattoo?
It is a form of tattoo, although different techniques and pigments are used to achieve the look. This is also known as micro-pigmentation which implants the lipstick.
Is The Procedure Safe?
Many technicians will sterilize the expensive needles, casings, and tubing used during the procedure in order to re-use those parts. Technicians should dispose of all parts which contact the patient, and use all new parts on each client in order to ensure your safety. If you are prone to cold-sores, they may by aggravated by the permanent lipstick procedure. You should take cold-sore medication prior to help prevent a break out.
Does it Hurt?
A topical anesthesia is used if needed to help numb the areas to be treated. This helps to alleviate any minor discomfort you may experience during the permanent lipstick procedure. You will experience minor swelling and redness the day of your procedure. You can go about your normal routine. There will be healing and peeling during the first week after your permanent lipstick. |
