Permanent Cosmetic Frequently Asked Questions, brought to you by Kissability

Savannah River
Plastic Surgery
Evans, Georgia
Phone: 706-651-8400

J. Smythe Rich, III, M.D.
1711 Richland St
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
803-799-FACE(3223)
www.scfaces.com

Nancy Ruth
Ph 803.640.4205
nancykayruth@gmail.com

Nancy Ruth
Practitioner and Instructor
Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional, Lifetime Member

Permanent Eyeliner • Eyebrows & Lips • Skin Color Correction

WHO BENEFITS FROM PERMANENT COSMETIC MAKEUP?

EVERYONE who desires a soft and natural enhancement of their appearance.
WOMEN who want to look their best all the time, even when they wake up.
MOTHERS and other busy professionals who DON'T HAVE TIME for makeup.
PHYSICALLY ACTIVE people who want to look their best throughout activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, tennis, aerobics, and don't want to worry about "Sweating off" or reapplying cosmetics.
VISION IMPAIRED people who have a hard time putting on makeup without glasses.
MOTOR IMPAIRED people such as, multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, and those with unsteady hands who cannot apply their own makeup.
ALLERGIES and SENSITIVE SKIN people often can't wear mascara and makeup.
MEN who want feature enhancement that looks natural and not "made up".

WHAT TYPES OF PERMANENT COSMETIC PROCEDURES CAN BE DONE?

Eyebrows
Eyeliner, top and bottom
Eyelash enhancement
Lip liner
Full lip color
Scar camouflage
Breast areola restoration or repigmentation
Hair imitation
Beauty marks

ARE PERMANENT COSMETICS REALLY PERMANENT?

Technically, permanent cosmetics procedures are considered permanent because the color is implanted into the dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. However, fading can and often does occur, requiring periodic maintenance.

HOW MUCH DOES PERMANENT COSMETIC MAKEUP COST?

The average cost per procedure varies. The cost of the procedure should not be the most important issue when consulting a potential practitioner. More important is the skill and training of the nurse/practitioner and the confidence of the patient in that person.

HOW LONG DOES EACH PROCEDURE TAKE?

The initial procedure will generally take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Follow up procedures usually do not require as much time as the initial procedure.

IS IT PAINFUL?

While you may feel touch and pressure your procedure should be well worth any mild discomfort you experience. Permanent cosmetics procedures are of a skin invasive nature and therefore you may experience some discomfort. This may vary according to each individual's pain threshold. There are topical anesthetic creams used to control the discomfort.

CHOOSING A TECHNICIAN

Choose your practitioner carefully by considering their training, experience, and review photographic examples of their previous work. It is important to remember that the shape and proper placement during the procedure is as important as the right color. The desired look is obtained during the course of consultation, initial procedure and follow up procedures, allowing at all times for interaction between the patient and the practitioner/nurse.

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