licensed permanent makeup artist

155 Main Street
Avon, MA 02322
Phone: 781-910-8211

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What Does it Cost?

This is one of the most often asked questions when people first consider permanent makeup.  The bigger issue is do you really want the cheapest person you can find?  In this industry, higher cost often equals higher quality.  

Permanent makeup is just that, permanent.   If you go shopping for clothes, shoes, furniture, and other consumable goods, it is often wise to shop price.  If you don’t like the item you purchased, you have not made a life long mistake, and you can simply discard it or give it to your sister-in-law.   A discriminating buyer will often estimate how long an item should be appropriate in their life, and base their price shopping accordingly.

You do not have this same luxury with a procedure that is permanent, such as plastic surgery, a tattoo, or permanent cosmetics.   Having those services done will alter you for life.    You cannot afford to go for the cheapest person when your looks are being changed forever.   There is some really bad permanent makeup work walking around this world, where the individual decided to “price shop” and lived to regret it.

A permanent makeup technician who is using proper sterilization, good equipment and has a  professional facility will not want to be the lowest priced person on the block.   They will invest their funds for sterile and sanitary business procedures, for proper insurance and for professional forms and surroundings.    A low cost person will not have all of these or they would not be able to “give away” their services.

Interview the technician being considered.   Look at their portfolio.  Are they using a professional camera?   Is the facility clean and neat?  Do they show you singly packaged equipment with sterile markings on the bags?   Do they have certificates of continuing education?   All of these items are necessary for success in permanent makeup and they all cost money.   A lot of money.

The price being charged should include at least one follow up visit, if not two.  Be sure it does.  If not, the technician is below the standard of care in the industry.   The price should also include some use of topical, over the counter anesthetics to minimize the pain and discomfort of the procedure.

The reality is you should be paying hundreds of dollars for any single procedure.   If the technician is not charging a few hundred dollars they most likely are not doing what they should be to keep up with this rapidly changing industry.  In that case, be wary. 

In the permanent makeup industry, you get what you pay for!
by Susan Preston

Courtesy from Society for Permanent Cosmetic Professionals

Is it safe?
Of course it is! The revolutionary technique is medically proven and specifically designed to be completely safe! With each procedure fresh natural pigments are used. My procedures conform
to OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) and DCC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines. The system I use is 100 disposable and completely safe.

How long will the permanent makeup last?
You may require a touch-up within 2 to 6 years or more. Every skin is different and holds onto the pigment differently. The results of the procedure are determined by the nature of the pathology of the skin type, but not limited to the following factors: skin characteristics, dryness, oiliness, thickness, sun exposure, alcohol intake. The Most important! following aftercare insructions.

Is it painful?
Highly effective topical anesthetics are applied to numb the area and provide comfort to ensure a perfect procedure. Depending on which anesthetics are used, generally there is minimal if any discomfort.

What is the history of permanent makeup?
Permanent makeup has been in existence since the ice age, when natural substances where used to create color, and instruments where used for placing colorful art into the skin. Cleopatra was believed to have been adorned with permanent makeup. Century's later amazing technological advancements have impacted methodology procedures and colors that are manufactured for cosmetic tattooing. Ultimately the same principles of placing color beneath the surface of the skin remain the same.

How long does each procedure take?
The initial procedure will generally take approximately 1 to 2 1/2 Hours. Touch up procedures usually does not required as much time.

Are there any after side effects?
Generally, there is some swelling of the treated area. While eyebrows my show little after effect, eyeliner and lips may show more and the edema may last from two to seventy two hours. During the procedure there m.ay be some bleeding and or bruising. There is usually some tenderness for a few days. The color is much darker than you may expect for the first 6 to 10 days. Sometimes people have reactions to antibiotics. You may use any type of antibiotic that you prefer for your individual system. There may be other side effect unforeseen due to individuality, .