Cosmetic Tattooing

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.