Micropigmentation, also known as permanent makeup, permanent cosmetics or cosmetic tattooing, is a cosmetic procedure used to improve or replace lost coloring on your skin. Micropigmentation is most often used on your face to enhance eyebrows, eyelashes, eyelids (as eyeliner) and lips. It’s also used to camouflage or improve scars, even out skin coloring and restore color to areas of skin that have lost color.What can you expect after having had micropigmentation?
- Swelling in the treated area, which can be treated with ice packs and ointments.
- Pigments will look darker for the first week until the skin heals.
- Improved appearance in treated area within a few days.
- Full healing of treated area in two to four weeks.
- Follow up treatment may be necessary in some cases.
FAQs Frequently asked Questions
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