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 surgeons 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 physicians 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.
Brad
Jones specializes in beauty
cosmetic procedures and contributes to clinical
literatures on request.
