Permanent Cosmetics Before and After Pictures by Roxana F. Barad, MD

Has putting on makeup each morning become a chore? If you wear eyeliner and lipstick regularly, or prefer to have your eyebrows shaped and filled, you may be a good candidate for permanent makeup. Permanent makeup works like a tattoo on the skin, depositing pigment on certain areas of the face and giving you the appearance of having makeup on. Since you don’t have to worry about this “makeup” washing off or running, you’re free to enjoy watersports, swimming and other activities without having to touch up your makeup.

If you’re tired of using eyeliner, mascara and lipstick every day and want to enhance your appearance, you may be a good candidate for permanent makeup. Permanent makeup was originally used to hide burns and scars after, but is also used for cosmetic enhancement. It is very similar to tattooing color, and may be a viable alternative to makeup if you have skin allergies. Permanent makeup is now available at many medical spas, aesthetic surgery centers and some day spas around the country.