Cosmetic
Tattoo Procedure for Permanent Eyebrows
Although sometimes cosmetic eyebrow tattooing
is a necessary step in the reconstruction of a face following
a traumatic accident, it can also be used for patients who have
sparse eyebrows and do not want to apply brow liner daily. Most
of the time, these patients are women who are concerned about
the way that their eyebrows frame their face. Some patients are
allergic to cosmetics or have poor eyesight and cannot apply their
makeup correctly. In these and other cases, cosmetic eyebrow tattooing
is a viable option. Sometimes the tattoo is a permanent tattoo
done purely for cosmetic purposes.
Eyebrow
Tattoo Surgery - Finding a Surgeon
Finding a licensed and qualified technician to perform the cosmetic
eyebrow tattooing may be difficult for a patient. Many people
may claim to be qualified to do the procedure, when in fact their
experience lies mostly in body tattoos. It is a subtle art that
makes a technician able to do cosmetic eyebrow tattooing well
and it also takes a fair amount of experience to make permanent
eyebrows look natural. A patient can speak with friends and
colleagues to see if anyone knows of someone who is reputable.
If the patient wishes to be more discreet, then they can contact
a plastic surgeon's office or the local academy of plastic surgeons
to see who they recommend.
Ideal
Candidates for Eyebrow Tattoo Surgery
The ideal candidate for cosmetic eyebrow tattooing is one that
is in good health and has realistic expectations of the procedure.
The cosmetic eyebrow procedure will not return the area to a completely
normal look, but will make the overall appearance of the patient
more refined and balanced. Patients who are allergic or sensitive
to makeup, have skin or hair loss disorders, illnesses, or just
lack the time to put on makeup are all considered good candidates
for the cosmetic eyebrow tattooing.
Eyebrow
Tattoo Surgery - Consultation
In the initial consultation, the physician and patient will discuss
the probable outcomes of the cosmetic eyebrow tattooing. Many
physicians will have former patient pictures available for the
new patient to examine. This will give the patient a good idea
as to what can be achieved by the cosmetic eyebrow tattoo technician.
The doctor will examine the eyebrow area and determine what can
be done with the cosmetic eyebrow tattooing. Risks and anesthesia
options will also be discussed in the initial consultation. A
complete medical history will be taken in order to inform the
doctor of any medical conditions or prescriptions that might interfere
with the results.
Eyebrow
Tattoo Surgery - Procedure
The permanent makeup tattoo that is applied is made up of vegetable
products that are injected into the skin. After an anesthetic
ointment is applied, tiny needles are used to inject the coloring
and are sometimes seen on a rotary coil instrument. The tip is
dipped into the dye and then the needle is placed into the skin
in cosmetic eyebrow tattooing. Some bleeding may occur as the
skin is punctured, but it will be minimal. Most cosmetic eyebrow
tattooing procedures last an hour, but it depends on the extent
of the work that needs to be done. At the end of the session,
the area will be cleaned and an antiseptic cream will be applied.
Eyebrow tattooing requires fine work to look good. To achieve
this, the tattoos are often applied by hand rather than with electric
needles. The technician can achieve much finer and pleasing results
by hand, but this also makes the procedure longer.
Eyebrow
Tattoo Surgery - Risks
Although the risks associated with cosmetic eyebrow tattooing
are rare, they do occur. In very few cases, the patient can have
an allergic reaction to the dye that is used. Infection is another
main concern following the cosmetic eyebrow tattooing. Not following
the physician's orders after the cosmetic eyebrow tattooing procedure
can lead to a delay in healing and cause unwanted results. If
a patient is unhappy with the results of the cosmetic eyebrow
tattooing, laser skin resurfacing may help to remove the coloring,
but may not be able to remove it entirely.
The
Author Brad Jones specializes in beauty
cosmetic procedures and contributes to clinical literatures
on request.
