Permanent cosmetics consist of cosmetic tattooing, and is the ideal answer for the elderly or visually impaired client seeking a permanent solution to many of the problems that can come with age or blindness. However, many people are either unaware of the technique or are afraid of it, and continue to rely on others to help them look presentable each day. This is a needless fear, and many women have been delighted with the results that have given them more independence and confidence in their appearance. Frequently referred to as micropigmentation or dermagraphics, this type of tattooing is used by many different types of people for a number of reasons. These can range from a desire to generally look better without having to continually apply make-up, to a need to hide unsightly scars. The pigmentation is applied to the upper layers of the dermis, and can be applied using a traditional tattoo machine, or by a simple hand technique where color is gently tapped into the skin.

Permanent makeup, in some cases, can camouflage vitiligo, a skin condition in which the skin loses its pigmentation in patches, leaving very visible blotchy areas of skin. This can be very upsetting to the sufferer since it can start in early adulthood at an age where visual appearance is very important. In some cases, these conditions can be effectively and permanently hidden with a natural skin colored pigmentation. Not all severe discoloration can be treated in this way, however some conditions such as light colored scars can be tattooed to make the area less obvious. Another procedure that is commonly done is the eyebrow procedure. Eyebrow pencils are normally used for this, but many older people find them difficult to use, and time consuming having to draw their brows on each day. . Many elderly clients, women in particular, have over-tweezed their eyebrows over the years, so much so that they have all but disappeared. Thyroid and hormonal conditions can also lead to loss of the eyebrow hair. Permanent cosmetics can provide the perfect solution for these clients.

It is also difficult for the visually impaired and elderly clients to use an eyebrow pencil while wearing eye glasses! Permanent eyebrows are the perfect answer in such cases, and can be provided in the form either of full eyebrows or simply an augmentation to the existing brows. The same is true of eye liner. Many elderly women find it difficult to apply eye liner without smudging, and this is again the ideal answer to their problems. They no longer have to struggle to get their eyes looking presentable before leaving the house. Permanent lip color can also be applied, and can benefit clients who have lost their natural lip line due to aging or smoking. Again, lipstick is sometimes difficult for elderly clients to apply themselves for a number of reasons. Not only poor eyesight, but also shaking hands or palsy can render it very difficult for them. Permanent pigment augmentation to their lips would be a blessing to them.

Yes, aging brings conditions such as shaking hands, Parkinson’s disease, strokes, arthritis and many more conditions that can prevent people from looking after themselves properly.Some simple permanent cosmetic work can give them back a little bit of their independence, and render them a little bit less reliant on others to apply their make-up for them. Many elderly women have found that it has made a tremendous difference in their lives; to able to walk out the door feeling confident about their looks without having to ask for help. It is also useful in the case of people with allergies that find it impossible to wear certain types of cosmetics. Permanent cosmetic makeup resolves this problem forever. There are many such people with hypersensitive skin for whom this is a godsend.

There are many conditions where permanent cosmetic makeup may not have been considered by old and young alike. It might be a solution that they have not considered, and a lack of awareness of the possibility of this treatment is frequently a problem, as is a fear of the procedures themselves.

However, modern equipment, topical anesthetics, and safety methods have rendered the techniques simple, safe, and for most people, very tolerable during the procedure. Yes, permanent makeup for the elderly client is ideal and can give them the self confidence and freedom to enjoy themselves during the golden years. Terry Lively