Procedures in Permanent Makeup in Indianapolis

How is permanent makeup performed?
One of the most important considerations in permanent makeup is the pre-treatment consideration of shape, density and color of the area to be treated. Whether it is an eyebrow, eyelids, or lips, the patient should come in for a consult where the shape and color of the area to be treated can be marked with colored pencils with a mirror. The patient can then go home and determine on their own if they like what has been applied. This temporary 'procedure' is an absolute prerequisite before any permanent tattooing will be done.
While many places that perform permanent makeup use a topical anesthetic, Dr. Eppley performs the gentle injection of local anesthetics into the areas to be treated to ensure comfort throughout the procedure. Several small needle sticks are preferable to the thousands of sticks thaty will subsequently be done with the tattoo needles. This is one very distinct advantage to having the procedure in a medical facility.
All tattoos are applied with a small electrical device. Some of these machines are a traditional gun, rotary pen, machine coil, soft tap. The needle can range from 1 to a group of 14. All are used for different purposes and different areas. All machines work basically like a sewing machine where the needle moves in and out and up and down into the epidermis and into the middle layer of the dermis. The technicians hand steadily guides the needle along the skin. It is generally operated with a foot pedal just like a sewing machine.
The tubing around the needle keeps the penetration to about a fraction of a millimeter. A grouping of 1-3 needles generally makes a fine straight delicate line, and a row of 4-14 needles is used for shading. Shading tends to be more painful because of the larger number of needles, and usually a larger area is filled.
The tip of the needle is dipped into a small amount of ink so they are covered. As the technician guides the needle over the skin excess pigment and body fluids collect on the surface. These extra fluids are wiped away. This helps the technician see where the pigment is successfully implanting.
Kimberly Dine
Dr. Barry Eppley
http://www.ologyspa.com
http://www.indianapolispermanentmakeup.com
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
Indianapolis

Micropigmentation at Ology Spa in Indianapolis- Muths and Facts II

Further answers to common misconceptions about permanent makeup:

Myth: Traditional tattoo guns penetrate deeper than micropigmentation machines resulting in more scar tissue.
Fact: The depth of penetration can be determined by the technician. Some machines have the ability to go deeper into the skin. Also if the pigment is implanted superficially then the tattoo may fade very quickly.

Myth: Permanent makeup can be applied to anyone.
Fact: Anyone under 18 must have parental consent. There are contraindications for tattooing including someone with a history of keloid scarring and any female that is pregnant.

Myth: Permanent makeup is not permanent and therefore the technician does not need a license.
Fact: Permanent makeup is definitely permanent. Some people will need touch ups and there may be extrinsic or intrinsic factors that cause pigment to fade faster, but it is still permanent. Sun exposure and rate of skin exfoliation can both cause tattoos to fade faster. The permanency mostly depends on the technician and how well it is placed.
Kimberly Dine
Dr. Barry Eppley
http://www.ologyspa.com
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Micropigmentation at Ology Spa in Indianapolis - Myths and Facts

Like all procedures, there are many myths about permanent makeup (micropigmentation) that a potential patient should know. We will answer a few here.
Myth: Body tattooing and micropigmentation are not the same.
Fact: Micropigmentation is tattooing because pigment is injected into the skin using a needle just like a body tattoo. The permanent cosmetic (micropigmentation) industry agrees that no matter what it is called or what type of equipment is used, they are both the same.

Myth: It is important to go to someone who is certified in micropigmentation and not a tattoo artist.
Fact: Although it is good to look into reputable facilities, there is no true certification in either area of tattooing. Schools grant certificates after students take exams, but they have no meaning outside of the school. The industry itself does not certify or license tattoo artists or permanent makeup artists. Some states do license tattoo artists or permanent makeup artists in sterilization and sanitation. In general, an aesthetician trained in permanent makeup, working in a medical office under physician's supervision, is the most assured setting in which to get the procedure done in a professional manner.

Myth: A Dermagraphics pen is no the same as a tattoo gun.
Fact: All equipment works in the same basic way of implanting pigment into the epidermis with a needle or group of needles. Some are quieter and don't implant as deep, while others are cordless and digital. All machines good technique and experience to get the best results. The 'magic' is in the hands of the operator, not in the machine used. They are all tattooing devices.
Kimberly Dine
Dr. Barry Eppley
http://www.ologyspa.com
http://www.indianapolispermanentmakeup.com
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
Indianapolis

Correctional Permanent Makeup Indianapolis

Permanent makeup performed with pigments containing iron oxides may eventually turn eyebrows pink or orange or lips blue. Pigment migration is also possible, which leads to color spreading to unwanted areas. Such mishaps are not uncommon due to the use of iron oxide pigments and body tattoo ink used for micropigmentation. At Ology we use pigments free of these types of pigments to enhance the lasting effects of permanent makeup. As research continues in cosmetic tattooing more and more correctional options are becoming available to technicians.

There are several questions the technician will need to know before deciding how perform a correctional procedure. First, how long ago was the procedure performed? This will determine if the patient is fully healed. Next, what color was originally applied? Also, it is helpful if the patient knows the type of pigment that was used in the original procedure. And last, what color does the patient want?

Correctional permanent makeup can take several treatments depending on the amount of change needed. With each treatment the unwanted color is lightened and lifted. Then the correct color can be implanted over the desired area. Although the process can be lengthy, the end result is worth the wait.

Kimberly Dine, LE
Andrea Bradley-Stutz, Dir
http://www.ologyspa.com

Permanent Makeup Indianapolis Part 3: Post Procedure Guidelines

There will be an epithelial crust that forms in the days following the procedure. It will be more noticeable on eyebrows and lips. This crust is dried pigment mixed with the formation of a scab. It is important that the scab is not picked, and that it falls off naturally in a few days. Picking the crust will result in a loss of pigment. Swelling is more noticeable in eyeliner procedures, but ice will reduce the swelling. Eyes will be slightly swollen until midday of the day following the procedure.

For the first few days following the procedure, the area will feel similar to that of a sunburn. Ointment can help soothe the area while healing. An antibiotic ointment should be applied only twice daily, and Vaseline should be used for additional lubrication.

The following is a list of post treatment instructions for Permanent Makeup.
- If swelling occurs, apply ice.
-Do not expose treated areas to the sun for five days.
-Apply antibiotic ointment twice daily for 5 days.
-Do not expose treated area to the full pressure of water while showering.

-Do not soak treated areas in a swimming pool with chlorine.
-Absolutely no scrubbing is allowed.
-Makeup can be worn over the area.
-Do not use soaps, chemicals, or cleansing creams for five days.

Failure to follow post procedure instructions may cause loss of pigment, discoloration, or infection.

For more information about Permanent Makeup post treatment guidelines please visit http://www.ologyspa.com/.

Permanent Makeup in Indianapolis Part I: The Consultation

Most people interested in permanent makeup will elect to visit Ology Spa prior to their procedure for a consultation. After filling out a medical history form, all possible complication and reservations about permanent makeup is discussed.

The following information about permanent makeup is always discussed during the consultation:
- Permanent makeup is a form of tattooing.
-Touch up procedures may be required.
-Permanent makeup touch ups can be done six weeks after the initial procedure.
-Application of permanent makeup can be painful.
-Pigment can and will fade.
-Pigments will heal a slightly different color than what they originally appear.
-There may be allergic reactions to pigments, anesthetic, or antibiotics.
-Infection can occur.
-There will be slight swelling and redness where permanent makeup is applied.
- The eyeliner procedure can cause a corneal abrasion.
-Permanent makeup lip liner can stimulate an outbreak of fever blisters/cold sores/ herpes if there is a previous history.
- Permanent makeup will appear crusty for one week following the procedure.

This information is not meant to cause alarm, but it is imperative to be aware of the risk involved with permanent makeup.

The consultation also consists of color selection and placement. In order to determine the best color, several questions need to be answered. The permanent makeup technician needs to know what colors you currently wear and how long you have been applying your makeup that way. It is also important to know if the hair is colored and if makeup is applied differently during the day than at night. If makeup is not currently worn on the area to be treated, a trial of several weeks is recommended before permanent makeup is applied.

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Permanent Makeup at Ology Spa in Indianapolis: Basic Concepts

Basic Principles of Permanent Makeup as practiced at Ology Spa in Clarian North and Clarian West Centers in Indianapolis

A substitute for the daily regimen of applying makeup to the eyelids, brows, and lips has made the concept of permanent makeup a good option for many patients. Whether it is the common practice of eyeliner, the need to fill in a thin eyebrow or reconstruct a lost one, or to accentuate one's lips, the placement of permanent pigments into the skin provides a long-term relief from daily makeup applications.

Permanent makeup, medically known as micropigmentation, is the professional placement of color into the skin. Through small needles, differing colors of iron oxide pigments are placed into the deeper portion of the skin, known as the dermis. Precise placement of needle sticks creates many tunnels into the skin which then carries the colored pigments along with each needle stick. Once the tiny pinholes heal over, the pigments are forever trapped in the deeper layers of the skin, creating a permanent color effect. The size of the pigment particles prevents the body from being able to remove them from their embedded site.

When considering undergoing permanent makeup, we at Ology Spa recommend that you be aware of the following: 1) As the term implies, permanent makeup is......permanent. There is no good way to remove the color once it has been placed, 2) you should undergo a thorough pre-treatment assessment of color selection and exact location of color placement (use removeable liners with the proper color to ensure you are comfortable with the look, 3) the use of many needlesticks can be uncomfortable, which is why we recommend some sedative medication for the procedure and the use of local anesthetics performed by Dr. Eppley, 4) the initial placement of color is designed to be a little too dark as they will be some mild fading over the next few months, and 5) some touch-up work may be necessary in the first six months and is not uncommon.

Dr Barry Eppley
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com
http://www.ologyspa.com
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis

Permanent Makeup at Ology Spa

The History of Permanent Makeup at Ology Spa at Clarian North and Clarian West Medical Centers

Tattoos have many different meanings to different societies. Tattoos can be a mark of beauty, group identity, individuality, and can even be spiritual. The earliest evidence of tattooing dates back to the Ice Age. These early tattoos were probably used to imitate the color of animals, have some mystical or religious purpose, or possibly camouflage.

The cosmetic industry today might as well be considered a modification of primitive customs. Early tattooing needles were made of bone, and bowls that held pigment, usually soot, have been found in caves. The oldest existing tattoos were found on a five thousand year old mummy who had been hunting when caught in a snowstorm. He had a tattoo of a cross on the inside of his left knee and six straight lines above his kidneys, indicating a trouble spot or maybe a form of healing. Egyptian mummies displayed tattoos on women but not men. These tattoos were placed on dancing girls and women singers to depict the symbol of Bes, the goddess who protected these women.

Finally in 1984, Dr. Angres puplished an article on the use of eyelash tattooing to create eyeliner and eyelash enhancements for cosmetic purposes. Dr. Angres was the first medical doctor to develop his own machine and pigment. Dr. Angres' contribution to cosmetic surgery has created an exciting atmoshphere of investigative research into new uses of dermal pigmentation. His work has stimulated a whole medical field of dermal pigmentation.

In Tattoo: Secrets of a Strange Art, the history of cosmetic tattooing reportedly stems back to the early 1900's. During that time the women received beauty spot and blush tattooing. Other reports include camouflaging bald spots on the scalp. There have been a select few artists that have practiced cosmetic tattooing for the past few decades. However, it did not become popular until the late 1980's.

Kimberly Dine
Aesthetician
http://www.ologyspa.com/
Clarian North Medical Center, Carmel, Indiana
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon, Indiana
Indianapolis