LaVian Image & Spa

Frequently Asked Questions  1.Are you certified? Yes, I am Certified Permanent Makeup Artist.  2.What is PMU? Permanent makeup, also known as permanent cosmetics, derma-pigmentation, micro-pigmentation, and cosmetic tattooing, is a cosmetic technique which employs tattoos as a means of producing designs that resemble makeup, such as eye-lining and other permanent enhancing colors to the skin of the face, lips, and eyelids 
3.Does it hurt? We get mix reviews on pain.  Everyone has a different level of sensitivity so topical anesthetics are applied before and during the treatment to alleviate any sensation or discomfort.  Some clients naturally feel one brow sorer than the other.  You will hear a scratch noise/ sensation throughout. Music is usually played during the procedure; however feel free to bring your own earphones and music to distract you.  4.Is it safe? Absolutely.  Sterilized, disposable needles and supplies are used during the process.  5.Will I be swollen? You will not be swollen.  You might have slightly red skin around the eyebrows, but this would last no more than 1 hour.  6.Will I need a touch up? Most likely.  Within a week of your first treatment the color will fade significantly and over the next four to six weeks can continue to fade as much as 50%.  This is considered an extremely positive occurrence as it allows you time to reflect on your shape and color.  After this period your follow-up appointment is carried out.  At this point any changes you would like to make are discussed.  7.How often do I need a touch up? In order to keep your eyebrows tattoo results looking fresh, we recommend a touch up every year.  8.How long does it last? It will last as long as it’s maintained. Untouched, the ink will last up to 4 years.  9.Why do I need a touch up if this is semi-permanent? Because color is implanted in the facial area there tends to be more fluid circulation than other parts of the body.  Your face sees the most wear of any piece of you—exposure to the sun, food, facial products—the list goes on and on.  All of these things cause permanent color to fade; this is why you need a touch up.  10.How long does it take? The procedure takes roughly about two hours, sometimes more sometimes less.  Please allow a solid 3-hours window for your appointment.  I likely will not need that much time, but this isn’t something I want to rush.  11.Do I need to take a day of work? No.  There’s no downtime associated with the treatment.  Redness and swelling will dissipate within an hour after.  Your brows will appear darker initially, but not so dark that you will be prevented from your activities of daily living.  12.How long does it take to heal? Healing time varies from individual to individual.  Usually, it takes about a week to ten days for the epithelial crust to form and slough off.  Your skin will be considered healed after that happens.  Then, the pigment takes some time o settle into the skin.  A good month should pass before I consider the process complete. 
13.What’s the process like? Eyebrows tattoo is a two-step treatment, consisting of an initial procedure and then a touch up between 4 to 6 weeks after. After taking your before photo, I will draw the brow design in pencil so you will get an idea of the shape and form.  (Please note that nobody’s face is totally symmetrical and you need to be realistic with your expectations.  There is no point in trying to make the eyebrows identical or match a photo of your favorite celebrities’ eyebrows if your face shape looks nothing like theirs.)  Once we have agreed on a final shape (ultimately it is your decision—but I will always voice my opinion on what I think suits you aesthetically), I will shape your eyebrows then we will decide on the color.  Shortly after that, a topical anesthetic will be administered to ensure comfort.  Once you are numb, the pigment is deposited.  During healing, it’s normal to experience some pigment loss; this is why we have the touch up in place.  Lips tattoo is same steps as above unless you do lips liner. However, if you didn’t not moisturize your kids at home then I’ll have to moisturize your lips first to get the best result.Eyeliners tattoo also as same as lips and brows. However, is it not good for topical anesthetic to stay on the eyelids for too long (for the safety purposes it would be best to do it without the anesthetic). I will clean the eyes with saline eye drops so please do not open your eyes unless I ask you to do during the procedure. 14.What can I NOT do after the procedure? You are advised to keep the skin clean and dry—that means no swimming, sweating or otherwise getting the area wet; no tanning or prolonged sun exposure; no picking, peeling, scratching or rubbing the tattoo, this may result in a loss of color and scarring.  You can still wash your hair and face once they are healed.  15.How do I extend the life of the procedure? Your beautiful PMU will last longer if you apply sun block often and avoid abrasive facial treatments in the brow area.  16.How many colors do you have? Of the 6 main colors for lips, 5 for brows and 1 for eyeliners. I can blend several to achieve even more shades to suit the client.  ALL clients who have had the procedure done will be conscious they have brows that are very obvious, however please bear in mind, the skin has been broken to allow the pigment settle, and healing has yet to take place.   17.Do you have to shave off my own eyebrows? No.  Every attempt is made to retain all natural hair and integrate it into the design of the permanent eyebrows.  In some cases, where shaping of the natural brow is required, a few hairs here and there may need to be removed to create a clean and aesthetically pleasing result.  18.I have heard some clients just do not retain pigment even after a few visits.  Could this happen? Yes, it does happen and yes it’s true! A third appointment is often set up so that the client has the opportunity to return and I get the chance to review the work and sort out any (if any) tweaks that might need to be done.  Often times the clients cancel this appointment as all is usually well, however there are the occasional few that may need one or two extra strokes to finish off the look.  Some ladies skin may react to the trauma of the tattooing, and the skin may try to push out the foreign body of pigment by producing an extreme scab, so they eventually fall off taking all the pigment with it.  There is a condition called Pigment Allergy (PPD Allergy, a condition known by dermatologists) or Auto Immune disease symptoms (the client may not even be aware of it).  The skin would have over reacted and become super sensitive to the pigment and reject it at any cost.  19.Can you guarantee your work? Unfortunately, I can’t.  How the skin will react is different for everyone and many factors are to be taken into consideration.   Skin type, age, scarring, diet, stress levels, facial products used, etc. all play a key role in how the pigment will hold, which is why it is important to know that more than one touch up may be required. I can guarantee that your face is important to me and that I will act in accordance with my experience and expertise to give you my absolute best.  I can guarantee that I will strive to make you gratified and content every time.  But there are no guarantees in this industry.  Please think long and hard before you decide to go for it.  20.What if I do not like it? Although PMU is considered to be semi-permanent, the procedure does allow flexibility for color or shape change to some extent.  However, I will work closely with you to endure that you are satisfied with the proposed technique.  I will allow you to have as much control over the procedure as possible, so there is very little room for error.  If you do not like the decision you made, the Touch Up can be cancelled and the pigmented area naturally fades away over time.  If you are not 100% sure you would benefit from this procedure, please opt for a more temporary option.