Permanent Eyeliner treatment replaces the need to wear and put on eyeliner every day. Along with many other permanent makeup services this service helps getting ready every day much quicker and easier. This technique is created by applying ink along the lash line and eyelids with a tattooing process to provide the impression of eyeliner. (This ink is permanent, however, it must be reapplied every 3-5 years. Otherwise the liner will fade.) Eyeliner tattoos come in a number of styles, ranging from thin, natural-looking liner to bolder lines and even winged eyeliner. The style of liner can be decided by personal preference or which style would best fit the client's eye shape.
Difference between permanent liner and a traditional tattoo:
Like a regular tattoo an electric device with a fine needle is used to insert pigment into your skin for semi-permanent eyeliner. Regular tattoos insert pigment deep into the skin whereas semi-permanent eyeliner only puts pigment slightly past the surface level of your skin. Permanent liner is a form of tattooing, but it is not the same as a normal tattoo. It is called semipermanent eyeliner because it is not technically permanent. The liner will fade, and the pigments will slowly break down within a 1–5-year timeframe.
How much pain will I experience?
You shouldn't feel much pain because this is a noninvasive treatment. Since it is still a form of tattooing, we add numbing cream before proceeding with the procedure so you’re as comfortable as possible. If the procedure becomes too painful then you should inform your artist and they can add another layer of numbing cream.
If you wear contact lenses or get eyelash extensions:
You must remove eyelash extensions at least three days before your procedure. If you wait to remove them then there may be excess glue on your lashes, and this could alter your eyeliner results. You must wait until after the eye area heals before getting lash extensions again.
You should remove your contacts before the procedure begins. We recommend wearing glasses after the procedure due to swelling you may experience. Once your swelling goes away you can return to wearing contacts.
Length of results:
The results vary patient to patient based off many factors such as your age, your skin care products, your type of skin, lifestyle, etc. Some patient’s liner may last up to five years, but the eyeliner usually fades completely after the three-year mark.
Thickness of liner:
If you don't wear a lot of makeup, we recommend just a thin line. Even a tiny amount of liner can enhance the look of your eyes. When getting a thin line you can always build it up when wearing makeup plus you have a more natural day-to-day look without having to put any makeup on. If you regularly wear makeup and want a look in between natural and bold, then we recommend traditional medium thickness liner.
1. Consultation
We’ll work with you to help you pick a style. Please bring pictures if you have any of eyeliners you like,
think if you would prefer black pigment or a bit lighter (brows, lighter black, gray/brown).
We’ll draw a shape on your eyelids with a pen before we do anything permanent.
2. Preparing for the procedure
We use alcohol wipes to disinfect the skin. After area is cleaned, we will apply a numbing cream to make sure your procedure is comfortable.
3. Starting Procedure
When skin becomes numb, we will begin using a PM machine to add pigment. Your artist will form a line by puncturing the surface level of skin, adding multiple tiny dots leaving the skin saturated.
4. Cleaning up work
Once the saturation of the pigment gets high enough, we will clean up the work then you are all done! This normally takes about an hour to deposit the right amount of pigment.
Some of these are:
*(If any of the below apply to you, we ask that you have a written doctors note that approves you can continue with the procedure).
- Pregnant or nursing.
- Skin irritations on the brow area like sunburn, psoriasis, severe acne.
- Chemotherapy patients (will need a note from your physician.
- Major heart problems / taking blood thinners.
- Organ transplant.
- Botox in the last two weeks.
- Previous permanent brow tattoo tattoo (will need to approve before booking).
- Infections / disorders / diseases that could impact healing.
- Accutane within the last year.
- Hemophiliac.
- Unregulated diabetes.
- Hepatitis.
- Skin disease or eczema/psoriasis near treatment area.
- Prone to keloids or Hypertrophic scarring.
- Infection or high fever.
- Epilepsy.
- Cardiovascular problems.
- Currently on blood thinners.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding.
- Pacemaker.
- Healing problems.
- Currently on acne treatments (Accutane, Retinal, Retin-A, etc).
- Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation/had cancer within the past 12 months, or recent surgeries.
- Having a cold, flu, viral/bacterial infection, etc. at the time of the appointment.
- Autoimmune disorders (case by case basis).
- Laser treatment or Fillers/Botox in the past 30 Days.
- Spider veins or any birthmarks in the area they want to be treated.
- GLAUCOMA-EYELINERS ONLY.
You are only at risk if you are visiting us for permanent eyeliner, due to the mild pressure on eyes that this procedure requires, this may worsen your condition.
If a client disregards anything on this list, we are within our rights to cancel the appointment and the client's deposit will be forfeited. When in doubt, request a doctor's note.
1 month prior to procedure
Avoid:
- Any “anti-aging” or any products containing retinol.
- Chemical peels, laser treatments on your face, and anything containing glycolic acid.
- Botox or filler close to your permanent makeup area.
2 weeks prior to procedure
- Stop the use of tanning beds and sunbathing.
1 weeks prior to procedure
Avoid:
(*If you are taking or medically prescribed anything listed below consult with your doctor before your procedure.)
- Naproxen, Advil, Motrin, and Ibuprofen.
- Extreme sun exposure (tanning beds/sunbathing).
- Marijuana and smoking.
- DHA supplements, turmeric, fish oils, vitamin e, niacin, and cayenne supplements.
- Any blood thinners along with anything that may cause your blood to thin. Including B6, Niacin, omega 3, Evening primrose, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, Ibuprofen, or Aspirin.
- No waxing around the treated area.
- Please remove your lash extensions if wear any.
1-3 days prior to procedure
Avoid:
- Caffeine. Do not consume more than 250mg of caffeine a day, including Coffee, tea, etc. (No more than a half a cup daily). No caffeine 24 hours before your procedure.
- Any alcohol. (No red wine.)
Day of procedure
Avoid:
- No caffeine 24 hours before your procedure.
- No makeup on the treated area.
- Extreme exercise (You may do light workouts such as yoga or walking).
Bring with you:
- Any inspirational pictures you may have of your desired look for the procedure.
- If wear contact lenses,- please bring a case for it (contacts have to be out before we start the treatment).
AFTERCARE FOR Eyes Tattoo
Day 1 (Day of procedure)
- We will be sending you home with a pack of cotton rounds soaked in mixture of soap and water in it. Please wipe your tattoo with it ones an hour for 4 hours after the procedure (to remove the lymph on top of your tattoo). Other than that, try to keep your eyes dry(no swimming or use sauna) and keep your eyes as you can while taking shower.
- If eyes swell, you may take anti-inflammatory medication.
- Do not touch anywhere near your eye area.
- Before bedtime we recommend icing eyes with a clean, cold cloth. Do NOT apply ice directly to eyes.
Day 2
- Your skin may get dehydrated, if you start to feel tight/squeezing feeling on your skin apply ointment.
- You can expect the eyes to be swollen the day following the procedure. The amount of swelling varies depending on the person.
- Swelling will start decreasing during day two
Day 3
- Your skin will be dry. Apply a thin layer of healing ointment such as Aquaphor or Grapeseed oil. Adding too much will prevent the skin from breathing, causing irritation and dermatitis. Only apply ointment if necessary.
- If you experience any negative reactions stop applying ointment and contact your doctor.
- Keep your skin hydrated with ointment for 2 weeks until scabs are gone, helping skin renew faster.
- For the first week you should avoid exposing eyes to excess moisture such as water on eyes, makeup, saunas, pools, and sweating.
- Do not pick at scabs, this could slow the healing process.
- Wait at least 4 weeks before using any exfoliating products or creams containing acid.
- We suggest waiting at least 6 weeks for a touch up to provide extra healing time for clients if needed.
The Healing Phase: What to expect
Days 1-2
- Some normal symptoms you may experience are, occasional stinging, swelling, and redness.
- For the first couple days your liner will appear thicker, 2-3 shades darker, and may appear uneven.
Days 3-7
- Between days 3 and 7, the eyeliner will still be dark and will start scabbing. As scabs start falling off, the area under the scab will become very light. Do not pick the scabs.
Days 7-10
- Your liner may appear lighter in color and possibly patchy in this time frame. Give 3-6 weeks for true color to show up and for patchiness to go away.
Day 11- Week 6
- Your skin will begin to heal, and liner will darken in color.
- After 2-3 weeks skin should appear to be healed, even though the outer layer of skin is healed the underneath part is not fully healed yet. Your healing time depends on your skin type and age.
- Younger skin may take about 4 weeks healing whereas older skin typically takes 6-8 weeks in healing time.
- Once the skin appears healed, it’s normal for there to be spotty pigment parts
- It is normal if skin appears significantly lighter when your scabs fall off. Color of skin can lighten 30-50%.
- We must do the first application then see how skin reacts to the procedure. We strongly recommend scheduling a touch-up 6-8 weeks after the procedure to help achieve your perfect shade and shape of eyeliner.
Other important information
1. Please note that results of your procedure depend on factors including, oily skin, loose skin, dry skin, unhealthy skin, poor diets, health conditions, and skin conditions.
2. Some medications that have been reported to affect permeant cosmetics by shifting the tone or changing retention are antiacids, anxiety, and thyroid medications.
3. It is important that you take care of your skin and use sunscreen daily. Doing so will give you better results and increase the duration of your permanent cosmetics.
4. If you develop any of the following symptoms, contact a doctor:
- Redness;
- Green or yellow discharge;
- Extreme swelling;
- Fever;
- Tenderness;
- Red streaks going towards the heart.
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Before/After
