Are permanent cosmetics really permanent?
Permanent cosmetics procedures are considered permanent because the color is implanted into the dermal layer of the skin. As a result, the iron oxides, or pigmenting components remain in the body. However, as with any tattoo, fading can and often does occur due to many factors. The predominant reason for the fading of the color of a permanent cosmetic procedure is decomposition of pigments due to exposure to the sun, however, your health, consumption of medications, and use of facial products containing exfoliation properties all contribute to the need for maintenance. Every few years, the color in your procedure will in all likelihood require a “maintenance touch up”.
Permanent cosmetic procedures are considered permanent because the colour is implanted into the dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. However, as with any tattoo, fading can and often does occur and may require periodic colour re-enhancement or refreshing, this can vary from two years to ten years or more. Sun exposure, smoking, skin type and the colours applied to your skin (darker colours last longer) are all factors that can affect the colour. It is important to apply sun block over the permanent makeup area at any time that you are exposed to the sun or a tanning bed to prolong the effective life of the procedure. Everyone is different and the degree of “permanent” will vary with each individual.
Permanent cosmetics procedures are considered permanent because the color is implanted into the upper reticular part of the dermal layer of the skin. As a result, the iron oxides, or pigmenting components remain in the body regardless of the external visual appearance of the procedure. However, as with any tattoo, fading can and often does occur due to many factors. The predominant reason for the fading of the color of a permanent cosmetic procedure is decomposition of pigments due to exposure to the sun, however, your health, consumption of medications, and use of facial products containing exfoliation properties all contribute to the need for maintenance. At some time in the future, the color in your procedure will in all likelihood require refreshing. We provide these touch-up at no charge… ever.
