PERMANENT MAKEUP AND RECOVERY AFTER DISFIGUREMENTAutomobile accidents are devastating. The face in the mirror no longer resembles the face we knew before the accident. Coping with the emotional and sometimes brutal physical changes in appearance can be overwhelming. Permanent makeup, micropigmentation, or dermagraphics, is the process of depositing microns of colored pigment into the dermal layer of the skin. Restoration of eyebrows, lips, eyeliner, camouflaging skin imperfections and scars are helping men and women regain self-esteem and confidence after tragedy. In many cases multiple surgeries are required to restore facial features. When plastic surgery ends permanent makeup begins, recreating a normal appearance as artistically and scientifically as possible. Consultations are a must prior to any permanent makeup procedure to develop and design a treatment plan. It’s important to understand possibilities and limitations of permanent makeup that vary with each individual. The facial restoration of a client may involve multiple sessions over a period of months with extreme precision. Family members often accompany clients offering their support and opinion. Personal photographs are a great tool for redesign and restoration. The primary concern in camouflage pigmentation is to correct skin color defects and the illusion of smoother skin. Men with patches of facial scars in their beard or moustache often choose permanent makeup as a solution to topical makeup blending pigment with the existing facial hair. Cuts and stitches in the eyebrow area are the most common injuries leaving scars and bald areas that never fill in. Individual brow strokes can be applied to simulate eyebrow hairs eliminating the need for daily eyebrow pencil application. Techniques with eyeliner are used and applied to fill in and mimic eyelashes on both men and women. Lip line and color can be developed and restored in stages even in the worst cases. Custom pigments are mixed according to the clients skin tone, ethnic background, hair and eye color. Various techniques to blend skin tones such as adding freckles may require additional visits. With patience the final goal is achieved restoring self-image and self-esteem. Stephanie Miller |