Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long has micropigmentation been around?

• Egyptians were active in tattooing in 2100 B.C.E.
• In China there is evidence of tattooing as early as 1,000 B.C.E.
• In 1889 the first electrical tattoo machine was designed in N.Y.

A recent survey at 18 American universities and 1 Australian university revealed that 53% of the students were tattooed for "self expression" while 35% "just wanted one", 21% to "remember an event", 17% to "feel unique" and 11% "independence."

Today, micropigmentation or facial cosmetic tattooing is an asset to individuals from all walks of life. The benefits transcend race, age, religion and economic status.

Who can benefit from micropigmentation?

• Physically and or optically challenged individuals who have difficulty applying make-up.
• Anyone with cosmetic allergies not able to wear traditional make-up.
• Those who suffer from tearing of the eyes that washes away traditional make-up.
• Individuals active in sports wishing to achieve make-up that will not wear off.
• Those with demanding time schedules who always want to look their best.
• Anyone who desires a professional make-up application every day.
• Post-op patients requiring re-pigmentation or scar camouflage including:
• Post mastectomy areola re-pigmentation.
• Face lift - rhytidectomy scar camouflage.
• Tummy tuck – abdominalplasty scar camouflage.
• Post-op hair transplant graft sites and donor site re-pigmentation.
• Burn re-pigmentation
• Vitiligo – loss of natural skin tone re-pigmentation.
• Alopecia – loss of hair re-pigmentation.

Contraindications - Who is NOT a candidate for micropigmentation:

• AIDS:    Since it takes years for this disease to manifest itself, anyone can harbor the virus. All of our clients are treated with “universal precaution.”


• Accutane:    Schedule six months post treatment.


• Active skin disorders:    Pink eye, psoriasis, warts, active herpes simplex or zoster.  Wait until the condition clears. Obtain an oral anti-viral prescription from your physician prior to your procedure.


• Allergy:    Reds D & C: Avoid these colors.


• Blood disorders:    Sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, patients taking anti-coagulant medications such as Coumadin, Heparin, or large doses of Aspirin. Obtain permission from your physician to discontinue use of medication prior to the procedure.


• Dermal cosmetic fillers:    We will help you in planning your micropigmentation procedures around any facial dermal cosmetic fillers or other cosmetic injectables that you regularly maintain.


• Diabetes:    Patients with full blown diabetes will not heal well and are more prone to infection. We require a physicians release prior to your procedure.


• Dry eye syndrome:    Continue any prescribed eye medications throughout treatment.


• Hepatitis B/C:    Are highly infectious. A person who has had the disease will always harbor the virus in their blood. We practice “universal precaution.”


• Keloid:    Work is not performed on keloids. No keloids have resulted from our procedures.


• Lupus:    Patients with lupus are not good candidates because of their healing and clotting.


• MRI’s:    Are safe for micropigmentation wearers. According to Dr. Frank Shellock of Tower Imaging in Los Angeles and UCLA School of Medicine, a top expert in MRI safety, “only a handful of people have reported minor problems around the eyelid area and no problems around brow and lip areas. In those rare instances when redness and edema in the eyelid area occurs, it does recede and does not cause permanent damage. It is important that the public be informed that these procedures are safe and not a contraindication to having an MRI.

Is there any discomfort?
A topical anesthetic is applied to the procedure area, there is little to no discomfort. Working in a physicians practice provides far more effective numbing agents than typically found in a spa setting.

How safe is it?
ONLY sterile disposable instruments are used.

How permanent is micropigmentation?
Direct sun and tanning beds will prematurely fade micropigmentation. Wearing transparent zinc oxide sun protectant will help to preserve your micropigmentation color. After several years a color refresher may be desired. Many clients visit us annually for an exciting new lip color or perhaps to perk up their existing eyeliner or freshen up their brow color.

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