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Cosmetic tattooing
Permanent makeup, or cosmetic tattooing of the eyelids, eyebrows and lips has exploded in popularity in the nineties. More and more women, and some men, want to “Wake Up with Makeup”. The most common...
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Who does cosmetic tattooing?
A survey of dermatechnicians in 1996 revealed that over 70% were cosmetologists, electrologists and estheticians by training. Most cosmetic tattooing is performed in salons and some cosmetic surgeon’s...
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Colors and pain control on cosmetic tattoos
Colors Talc-free pigments, whether iron oxide or organic are vital to prevent foreign body reactions. The debate continues about the safety of inorganic versus organic pigments and particle size of...
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Cosmetic tattooing. The Face versus the Body as a Canvas
Permanent makeup, unlike traditional tattooing, often requires two or three sessions to achieve the desired result. Seasoned tattoo artists are the first to admit that tattooing on the face is much...
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Complications of cosmetic tattoos
Complications of PC 1. Corneal Abrasions: In a survey of permanent makeup instructors taken in 1997, a 40% incidence of corneal abrasions was reported. Dr. Charles S. Zwerling, MD states that it is...
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Cosmetic tattooing legislation.
Legislation Legislation regulating the practice of cosmetic tattooing is being implemented rapidly. An up-to-date status of legislation by State is posted on the Internet at:...
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Tattooing as a job
I always say to the young people who come to me for advice: Don’t consider tattooing as a job, forget about money, think art. If your style is not mature yet, take drawing classes, learn how to apply...
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