Eyebrows are a passion for Amy. She excels
in brow shaping and has appeared in several magazines, including allure and Lucky.

Getting your eyebrows shaped by Amy is truly an experience. She will create the perfect arch for you based on the shape of your face.  Many of Amy's clients swear, "It's like having an eye lift!"

Permanent cosmetic makeup is a state of the art form of cosmetic tattooing. The specialized techniques used for permanent cosmetics are often referred to as "micropigmentation". The cosmetic implantation technique deposits tiny individual implants of pigment into the dermal layer of the skin.

Tired of spending hours trying to acheive the perfect brow shape or eyeliner? Permanent cosmetic makeup is a great option for those who desire a "base" for their daily makeup routine and it is also great for people with the following medical conditions:

ALOPECIA
 areata or universalis sufferers who have lost some or all of their facial    
 hair, including eyebrows and/or eyelashes. 

CHEMOTHERAPY
 recipients with full or partial hair loss. 

VITILIGO
 sufferers who may have areas of skin which have lost their pigment. 

ALLERGIES /SENSITIVE SKIN
these people often can't wear other cosmetics. 

VISION IMPAIRED
people who have difficulty applying their cosmetics. 

MOTOR IMPAIRED
including Arthritics, Parkinson's disease, Multiple
 Sclerosis,  stroke survivors, and those with unsteady hands who cannot
apply their  own makeup.

 

-Permanent makeup is also great for physically active people who want to look their best throughout activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, tennis, aerobics, and don't want to worry about "sweating off" or reapplying cosmetics.

-Men who want feature enhancement that looks natural and not "made up" will also benefit from the micro pigmentation procedure. 

 Permanent cosmetic procedures can be done for: 
  -- Eyebrows  
  -- Eyeliner, top and bottom
  -- Eyelash enhancement
  -- Lip liner
  -- Full lip color
  -- Scar camouflage 
   --Hair simulation
  -- Beauty marks

CLICK HERE to see micro before and after

 

Below are some common questions that will help you understand how the process of micropigmentation works. Please Contact Amy Kernahan Sudio if you have additional comments, questions and/or concerns.

How are permanent cosmetic procedures done?
Permanent cosmetics procedures are performed using various machines and methods, such as the pen or rotary machine and the non-machine or hand method. These procedures are a process which includes the initial consultation, initial application of pigment, and usually one or two follow up visits for adjusting the shape and color or density of the pigment.


Who benefits from permanent cosmetic makeup?
Anyone who desires a soft and natural look to their appearance.


Are permanent cosmetics really permanent?
Technically, permanent cosmetics procedures are considered permanent because the color is implanted into the dermal layer of the skin and cannot be washed off. However, as with any tattoo, fading can and often does occur, requiring periodic maintenance.

How long does each procedure take?
The initial procedure will generally take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Follow up procedures usually do not require as much time as the initial procedure.

Is it painful?
Permanent cosmetics procedures are of a skin invasive nature (as they are a form of cosmetic tattoo) and therefore you may experience some discomfort. This may vary according to each individual's pain threshold. There are different methods available to help with pain management, including various topical anesthetic ointments and anesthetic blocks as well as topical desensitizing products.

Is it safe?
Micropigmentation is a skin invasive procedure. It is important to observe the physical location where the procedure will be performed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and OSHA have set standards for a clean and sanitary working environment and sterile equipment.

Things to look for:
1. Needles used should be new and sterile for each patient and disposed of properly after each patient.
 2. Gloves should be used for each client and changed during the procedure when needed.
3. Your technician should be clean and neat and knowledgeable of environmental safety requirements.
 4. Clean sheets should be used for each patient.
 5.The room or treatment arena should be in an area free from other contaminants as well.
Documented allergic reactions to permanent cosmetic procedures are extremely rare. Skin testing may be done by technicians upon request. Regardless, it should be understood that an allergic reaction could occur at any point in time.

What if I don't like it?
Although the procedure is considered permanent, these procedures do have flexibility in changing color and shape to some extent, depending on the expertise of your technician. Colors will appear darker immediately following the procedure but will soften and lighten during the healing process, which takes approximately a week.