Introduction – Basic course

Permanent (from lat.reppapeps-permanent) makeup (from FR. maquillage-embellish yourself). Originating in South-East Asia, since the beginning of the 80-ies of the last century, permanent makeup has formed a separate rapidly developing industry. Over its history, this procedure has received many different names: micropigmentation, microimplantation, permanent makeup, contour makeup, dermopigmentation, camouflage. In everyday language, the capacious word "tattoo" is often used. Different names of the procedure do not change its essence and indicate the introduction of a coloring pigment into the epidermis (the upper layer of the skin), thereby achieving long-term fixation of the dye.

The mechanism of introduction of coloring pigment in permanent makeup is similar to the process of tattooing. When performing permanent makeup, as well as when applying a tattoo, the integrity of the skin is violated (roughly speaking, it is "pierced" or "scratched"), and then a dye is introduced into the" wounds". Stable lines are obtained. But when applying permanent makeup, the cover is broken shallowly (no more than 1 mm), so the lines are more elegant and soft. Sparing effect on the skin in permanent makeup is achieved by using rotary type machines (in contrast to induction devices, in tattooing). Due to its light weight, controlled power and speed, the rotary type machine minimally injures the delicate skin of the face.

And although permanent makeup has adopted the technique of tattooing, its idea is taken from makeup. Make-up - creating an image using makeup tools. One of the main differences between permanent makeup and make-up is that it does not set a goal to perform face makeup as a whole. Permanent makeup involves pigmentation of those areas on the face, which without a complete makeup can give the face more expressiveness and attractiveness in any situation, at any time of the day. Experience has shown that it is most appropriate to pigment the skin on the eyebrows, eyelids, lips or creating a fly.

We can say that permanent makeup is coloring for aesthetic purposes certain areas of the skin for a long time. Performing permanent makeup, the master must foresee how to make sure that in the future the result is not difficult to create any makeup and that it does not look ridiculous in the moments of complete absence of makeup on the face. A person who has undergone the procedure of permanent makeup, without decorative cosmetics should look fresh and washed.

The most successful works in permanent makeup differ in that they not only improve the aesthetic perception of the face, but also look so natural that they do not attract the attention of others without a close look at the face.

The main indication for the procedure of permanent makeup is a visual correction:

• correction of color, shape, and density of eyebrows;
• correction of color, shape, and volume of lips;
• correction of the form and increase of expressiveness of eyes;
• correction of age-related changes in the face (lowered corners of the mouth, eyebrows, eyes, purse-string wrinkles, blurred lip contour)
• correction of asymmetric facial features,
• - correction of birth defects of the skin of the face, (hypopigmented spot, harelip, lack of hair growth);
• - masking of acquired defects and injuries of the face and body (dissection of the eyebrow with the lack of hair growth, burn spots, postoperative scars after blepharoplasty, mammoplasty, circular facelift, stretch marks and other defects). Permanent makeup is also indispensable: in hot climates; during and after taking water treatments; when active sports; when allergic to decorative cosmetics; for women with poor vision; for women who have difficulty drawing smooth and symmetrical lines of eyeliner.