Q: Is it a tattoo?
A: Yes, Softap® is a cosmetic tattoo. Softap® pigments include iron oxide and glycerin. Softap® does not use FD&C or D&C dyes in their pigments.
Q: Does it hurt?
A: The sensation can be loosely compared to tweezing the eyebrows. For your comfort, a topical anesthetic is used. Most clients experience mild discomfort; however, some experience more discomfort due to varying tolerance levels.
Q: What is the recovery time for permanent makeup?
A: The hand method of micropigmentation results in less trauma to the skin and no bruising of the eye and eyebrow area. It is common for a person to return to work the same day. Lips, however, will have some residual swelling.
Q: Can I still wear traditional makeup over the tattooed area?
A: Yes! Permanent makeup is designed to be only an enhancement to your natural features. Wearing additional cosmetics is a personal choice.
Q: How long does it last?
A: Permanent makeup never washes off or smears. It can soften through the years. The length of time will vary based on colors chosen, skin type, and compliance with after care instructions. Color refreshers will range from one to ten years and vary on an individual basis.
Q: How long does it take?
A: The hand applied method requires one or three applications. The first appointment is considered a "rough draft." The second appointment will need to be scheduled four weeks to perfect your makeup, if warranted. Any subsequent appointments will be set up as needed.
There are thousands of women who are enjoying the benefits of Permanent makeup! Imagine the convenience and ease of emphasizing your natural beauty utilizing the application of permanent makeup. Wouldn't it be nice to wake up in the morning and be able to dress and run off to work? With permanent makeup this has been made possible. Whether it is eyeliner, eyebrows or lip shading permanent makeup may be the solution for you.
The colors are subtle and can be worn alone for a soft, natural look, then you can add your own desired makeup to fit any occasion.
Permanent makeup is ideal if you have an active life style, wear contacts, personal limitations, participate in sports. If you have sparse eyebrow hairs, allergies or have lips that could appear fuller, permanent makeup may be the answer.
With permanent eyeliner you can enhance your natural shape, add a complimenting color or make your lashes appear longer and thicker. Permanent eyebrow color can help you maintain a desired shape or achieve a softer look than pencil shaping. Lip Liner and full lip shading can make thin or crooked lips appear fuller and more symmetrical. Also natural lip color can be restored.
The earliest evidence of tattooing dates back to the ice age. Permanent makeup is very safe when applied by a well trained technician. There are three methods for applying permanent makeup. The traditional coil machine, rotary machine or manual method. Most permanent makeup is done with "iron oxide" pigments. These are non toxic to tissue, non irritating and long lasting. The chances of developing an allergic reaction to these pigments is very remote. Iron oxide pigments are non magnetic. It is a myth that a client can not have an MRI. You can!
SofTap® is a manual system with no moving parts. Unlike traditional tattoo machines there is less trauma to the skin, fast healing, and complete control of pigment placement. Most clients find the procedures very tolerable. Every step is taken to ensure a clients comfort. There can be some swelling and discomfort with these procedures.