| October, 2004 | South Magazine |
Permanent Look
Options are Abundant for Looking and Feeling Good(Nevada) – There are endless options to consider when making the choice in altering one’s appearance. Whether corrective procedures are needed or short-term alternatives are used, it’s not difficult to seek out an array of solutions to help the body look better and feel younger.
Ranging from permanent makeup to plastic surgery to costly “wonder” creams, the selection can be vast and the decision difficult. One local expert, Mary Arnold, founder of Professional Permanent Cosmetics (sm), says a growing number of people are turning to permanent cosmetics for a more vibrant look around the clock.
“Women and men alike are seeking ways to look younger and fresher, which in turn enhances their confidence and gives them more poise,” says Arnold, a registered nurse for more than 30 years and a permanent makeup artist for more than a dozen years. “Permanent cosmetics offer a simple solution for beauty.”
Arnold recommends conducting research before deciding on any of the look-altering processes. For instance, many creams on the market claim to have found the answer to reversing the aging process or drastically changing one appearance. Some of them may work, but many are costly and have undesirable side effects. This option is usually very short-term and the effectiveness can differ among creams.
Another way to change appearance is through Botox. A form of the poisonous botulinum toxin, Botox works to diminish the appearance of wrinkles by paralyzing certain muscles in the forehead and around the eyes. Purified injections of Botox block nerve impulses that trigger facial muscles that commonly cause wrinkles.
Effects of the injections last three to six months. This procedure is effective, yet short-term. Plastic surgery, on the other hand, can provide long-term change. Whether it’s a tummy tuck, liposuction, face-lift, or breast augmentation, the results will be extreme and permanent.
For a medium, permanent makeup can provide effective results without being too extreme. “Permanent cosmetics is a rewarding option that is safe and practical,” Arnold says.
Arnold, a specialist in color adjustments and corrective procedures, says permanent cosmetics are beneficial to both men and women and offer inexpensive, efficient change to the appearance of the body. They are useful to hide unsightly scars on the skin. The process can be applied to any area of the skin where pigment has been lost. For those with scars from burns or surgery, the procedure will eliminate the uneven pigmentations.
Permanent cosmetics also can be used to simulate hair growth on balding areas such as on the scalp or beard regions. In addition , cosmetic tattooing is commonly used in areola restoration following mastectomy or other breast reconstruction.
Professional Permanent Cosmetics (sm) provides safe, sterile permanent makeup procedures for appearance enhancement and restoration. The business, located at 6879-B West Charleston Boulevard, offers cosmetic enhancement for eyebrows, eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush, lip color, as well as color adjustments, tattoo removal and corrective procedures. Professional Permanent Cosmetics (sm) can be reached at 360-4260, or its Web site can be accessed at www.makeup-permanent.com.
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