Micropigmentation, sometimes called permanent makeup, treats pigmentation in the epidermis and dermis layers to last longer. It's especially important to investigate the practitioner's qualifications for this treatment. This article gives you the top-ten reasons for using permanent makeup.

Micropigmentation, also known as permanent makeup, enhances facial features such as eyebrows, lashes, and lips, and improves conditions like scarring and uneven pigmentation. It treats pigmentation in the epidermis and dermis layers to last long.

The treatment can also be used to reconstruct the nipple and areola area of the breast.

People typically choose micropigmentation either because they have physical limitations that make applying makeup difficult on a regular basis, or simply as a way to save time. People with alopecia, a form of hair loss, may choose micropigmentation to create an appearance of eyebrows where the hair has been lost.

Here are 10 reasons to get micropigmentation, according to the American Academy of Micropigmentation:

• Convenience: Saving up to 100 hours a year in makeup application.
• Non-Allergic: Certain skin types are easily irritated by traditional makeup.
• Application Ease: People with medical conditions such as arthritis have difficulty applying makeup.
• No More Smears: Micropigmentation resolves the smear problem.
• Aging Changes: Micropigmentation can enhance the positives and mask the negatives. It is commonly used for uneven lip lines and discoloration areas of the skin.
• Tearing Eyes or Irritated Eyes: LASIK surgery, contact lenses, and excessive time spent in front of a computer screen (read about computer vision problems) can all create reasons for micropigmentation.
• The Outdoors: It can be tough to manage makeup application if you spend much time outdoors, whether you're an athlete or simply have an active lifestyle.
• The Natural Look: Micropigmentation offers the "natural woman" look.
• Hair Loss: People who have suffered from hair loss have benefited from micropigmentation for eyebrows, sideburns, and the hair line.
• Skin Discoloration: Certain skin disorders, genetic traits, and deformities can alter skin colour. Micropigmentation may improve an unevenly lightened breast nipple, cleft lip, or scars..

Since the surface layer of the skin (epidermis) continually undergoes a natural exfoliation process, the colour is tattooed on both the surface skin layer and the skin layer below (dermis layer). A topical aesthetic is applied before and after treatment to reduce discomfort. Tiny, metabolically inert pigment granules are implanted below the epidermis.

You can discuss the lightness and darkness options with your doctor. Typically, patients use a lighter colour and return for additional treatment to darken the colour if needed.

After the procedure, cool ice packs can be applied to reduce discomfort. Sun protection is important after treatment. If you have a history of cold sores, your doctor can prescribe medication to prevent a reaction.

After the procedure, always remember to advise any doctor throughout your lifetime that you have had the micropigmentation procedure. There are precautions and possible restrictions if you are considering cosmetic surgery or laser skin resurfacing. Precautions also must be taken when you have an MRI.

As with any cosmetic procedure, micropigmentation carries risks, which can include infection, removal problems, allergic reactions, granulomas, keloid formation, and MRI complication.

You should also be aware that inks and pigments used in micropigmentation are subject to FDA regulation as cosmetic and colour additives, but the FDA has not attempted to regulate the use of the micropigmentation inks and pigments and does not control the actual practice of it.

Micropigmentation has been referred to as permanent makeup. However, it is not permanent, for two reasons:

Aging can create discoloration.
Sunlight can reduce the strength of the colour.