How is micropigmentation used?

Pigmentation, Skin care, Skin irritation, Treatments

People who undertake micropigmentation can do so for many different reasons, ranging from those who simply want to look their best at all times, to those who require some form of corrective skin enhancement for medical reasons. Some people who might choose to have micropigmentation are listed below:

those with allergies to conventional make-up;
those with no time to apply make-up daily;
those with thin, pale or poorly defined lips;
those who seek correction of asymmetrical (“lop-sided”) facial features;
those with excessively oily skin which causes make-up to smear;
those with physical difficulties which make the application of conventional make-up impossible;
those who need to restore the appearance of eyebrows, lashes, hair or skin that may have been damaged by accident, surgery or disease;
patients requiring the recreation of the areola surrounding the nipple on a breast following re-constructive surgery;
persons who require re-constructive procedures on cleft lip conditions;
surgical scars may be camouflaged by micro pigmentation. Uneven or receding hairlines can be "filled-in". Vitiligo (uneven pigmentation), alopecia (hair loss), hairline enhancement can all be treated.

What happens during the treatment and how long will it take to recover?

Your first appointment with a practitioner should be a consultation to discuss your requirements and expectations from micropigmentation. Your practitioner should explain the treatment process and take notes on your medical history to make sure that there are no reasons why you shouldn’t undergo micropigmentation. If necessary, cosmetic pencils can be applied to simulate the results of the treatment and you should be shown a portfolio of their work. You will also discuss your skin tone, in order to ascertain the correct choice of pigment. Make sure that you obtain as much information as necessary to enable you to make a fully informed decision about this procedure and whether it can achieve the results you’d like. read more