Permanent Eyeliner

What is it?
For who?
The surgery
The risks
The costs

Permanent eyeliner is possible through a procedure called micropigmentation in which an organic pigment is embedded beneath the skin to add permanent color. In addition to defining the eyes, micropigmentation is used to enhance eyebrows and lips and can permanently create the look of blush and eye shadow.

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Permanent make-up is ideal for women who always need to look their best but cannot afford the time to apply make-up throughout the day. At the end of the day, the make-up looks as though it was just freshened.

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The procedure involves the use of a hand-held device that punctures the skin hundreds of times per minute with a very thin needle and pushes the pigment into the desired location.

Each procedure takes 30 to 120 minutes. Local anesthesia used prior to the procedure makes the procedure painless. If local anesthesia is not used, the procedure is quite uncomfortable. The result may initially appear brighter or darker than desired, but will fade to the desired color over several days. The patient will be swollen for 2-5 days, so he or she may want to schedule the procedure for a Friday.

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The greatest disadvantage is that it is permanent. Further, there is a big risk in having this procedure performed by an inexperienced person. It can be hard to tell who has experience and who does not, so be sure to ask to speak with previous patients.

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The cost of permanent make-up varies significantly depending on the training of the person performing it, the quality of result, and the number of areas being treated. Treatment of the eyebrows will cost approximately $795, the eyes $695 to $795 and the lips $995. Keep in mind that fees also vary from one geographic location to another.

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Permanent Eyeliner

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