Would You Consider Permanent Makeup?

Guest Post:

People generally have a lot of questions they want answered before undergoing plastic surgery. Along with the standard questions of what procedure might be appropriate, which doctor to trust, and how to go about preparing for and recovering from surgery, one of the biggest things that people think about is the permanence of a procedure. It actually isn’t unlike the thinking that goes into getting a tattoo… basically, you need to decide whether making a permanent change to your physical appearance is a good idea or not. Websites such as aboutplasticsurgery.com have lots of information about different procedures that can probably help you to decide if you will be happy with permanent changes…. But what about permanent makeup?

What Is Permanent Makeup?

There is a procedure, officially known as “micropigmentation,” that, for all intents and purposes, permanently affects patients’ skin as if it were makeup. This almost seems impossible at first; any kind of makeup, after all, will eventually wear off. However, if you think about this procedure as something done beneath the skin rather than on the surface, it begins to make more sense.

As you probably know, your skin “pigment” is basically something that refers to its color and shade. A micropigmentation procedure actually involves poking a tiny needle into the skin many, many times to position what amounts to an artificial pigment beneath the skin. Using this type of procedure, a doctor can actually adjust the color and shade of your skin at different places on your face.

Pro: Time and Convenience

The clearest benefit of undergoing a micropigmentation procedure is convenience. Many women spend a good amount of time every morning, or before going out at night. With “permanent makeup” – around your eyes, along your eyebrows, on your cheeks, or wherever else – all of this time can be saved, and you can be ready to start your day or head out on the town at a moment’s notice.

Con: Permanence

The major deterrent, of course, is permanence, as is often the case with plastic surgery. While you will theoretically always look your best with permanent makeup, you may find that over time it isn’t the right look for you. Some women, at a certain point, prefer to allow at least some natural aging, and would worry about looking artificial with permanently polished facial features.

In the end, of course, the choice is up to you. Just be careful to research any procedure you are considering, and you will be happy with your decision.

Would you consider permanent makeup? Have you had it?