| July 21, 2005 | Las Vegas
Review-Journal and Las Vegas Sun (Special Promotional Feature) |
More people turning to permanent cosmetics to improve their looks(Las Vegas) – Permanent cosmetics isn’t just about eyeliner, lips and eyebrows anymore. Thousands of people are now turning to the procedures to camouflage scars from severe burns or reconstructive surgery, correct skin pigmentation, simulate hair on bald spots and restore breast appearance following a mastectomy for breast cancer treatment.
Mary Arnold, owner and founder of Las Vegas-based Professional Permanent Cosmetics (sm), said permanent cosmetic makeup, or micro pigmentation, is a tattooing process in which pigments are inserted into the dermal layer of the skin. While some people undergo the procedure simple to highlight features of enhance beauty, a growing number of people are turning to permanent makeup as a corrective procedure.
“People with any time fo scarring can benefit from cosmetic tattooing,” said Arnold. “It is a safe and practical option that can make most scars nearly invisible.”
Arnold, a specialist in color adjustments and corrective procedures, said permanent cosmetics could be used to simulate hair, such as on the scalp or beard area. In terms of scars on the skin, cosmetic tattooing can pigment the scar to match the natural flesh tone.
The process can be applied to any area of the skin where pigment has been lost. For people with scars from burns or surgery, or with vitiligo, the procedure can virtually eliminate uneven pigmentation.
The procedure is also commonly used in areola restoration following mastectomy or other breast reconstruction, giving the beast a natural and complete appearance. Arnold said permanent makeup procedures hide most scars on the breasts.
“By restoring the skin’s natural look and appearance, these procedures really have the ability to restore self-confidence,” said Arnold. “It’s very rewarding to see someone feel good about themselves again.”
Established in 1993, Professional Permanent Cosmetics (sm) provides safe, sterile permanent makeup procedures for appearance enhancement and restorations. The business, located at 6879-B W Charleston Blvd, in Executive Park West, also offers cosmetic enhancement for eyebrows, eyelashes, eyes, and lips, as well as color adjustments and corrective procedures. It can be reached at 360-4260.
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