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Eyebrows and Eyeliner - Fort Lauderdale, FL
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I had this done 48 hours ago. While it is fresh,...
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I had this done 48 hours ago. While it is fresh, there are a couple of things to note. First- do NOT consider doing the eyeliner without heavy anesthetic. I had it done in a surgery center, with numbing shots on eyebrow and eyeliner and was given pain meds when I got there as a Pysician is on site.
The shots do hurt and burn, but make things very tolerable. This is not something you shop the price or use a coupon! It is permanent on your FACE! Take your time, see photos, get all the info you can and make an informed decision on using a very experienced tech. Know that you will be very bruised and look hideous afterward.
Plan this on vaca or at a time you can work from home. Makeup will NOT cover the bruises in the first 72 hours. I can tell I will be thrilled under all the bruises and ink. I can't wait until the final result appears. Also touchups should be at no charge as you may need touchups and you should negotiate that initially in the price. Additionaly touch ups are imp. because it is something you can add to, but not take away, so heavy tatooing may be something you regret later.
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November 18, 2014
The liner that you had done looks awesome but it's quite unfortunate that you have so much bruising. I have been doing permanent make up for years now and none of my clients have ever had that much bruising I think sometimes when doctors use anesthetics they tend to be a bit more rough knowing it won't hurt but it can cause unnecessary bruising after. Of course this is total speculation and just my opinion. I think I found that really helps is before you have any procedure to take Arnica in large amounts for quite a few days before. This will keep down bruising and swelling during your entire procedure and for your aftercare it's pretty awesome. Most people don't need it but if you tend to be someone who bruises easily then it can be really helpful. I hope you post pictures of it once it's all healed! :) looking good!
November 18, 2014
Mine did not bruise at a all, or hurt. Also a lot cheaper and included a touchup
March 12, 2015
I just had both my eyebrows and eyeliner done yesterday. I virtually had no swelling and was able to go out immediately after and run errands without looking like I had ben crying or whatever. My artist used topical gel to numb both my eyes and brows. It took 5 minutes to numb and then she conservatively knocked out each area in about 30 minutes total. I love the results so far and will be going back for a final touch-up in about 3 weeks.
March 12, 2015
Ps: it did not hurt at all. It felt like someone was taking a toothpick and just brushing the surface of my skin. I don't know why your technician used shots or why it hurt because I felt nominal discomfort and not once did my eyes water when she did my eyeliner. The pain threshold was about a 1...
UPDATED FROM Over 40
Day 4, still bruised, but much better. Now can...
Day 4, still bruised, but much better. Now can cover with some makeup and it just looks like my own make up is smeared. No pain or discomfort at all after the first day. Will need touch up, but was told I probably would. Very, very pleased thus far. Eyebrows are brown, eyeliner is charcoal grey. Scabbing is starting to fall off and reveal what is underneath. The pic is from day 2 and will take another in a few days.
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April 17, 2011
Hi,
I had my permanent makeup done almost a year ago and did a lot of research prior to. I had it done at a place called Permanent Beauty in Rockville, MD. The owner, Teres Wright, was excellent. She explained that getting shots into the face for numbing is NOT advisable because injecting fluid under the skin causes the area to swell slightly and you run the risk of creating permanent makeup that is uneven: it looks perfect when its drawn on the slightly swollen skin but after the swelling from the injected fluid goes down, the makeup can be slightly off - that is really important if you are thinking of doing eyebrows. Anyway, she used topical numbing (she also works with a doctor) and I did not feel a thing on my eyebrows!! Seriously! The eyeliner felt a little itchy/tickly because I could still feel the vibration on my lids but it absolutely did not hurt. Teres also said that getting injections prior to the procedure will cause you to bruise a lot more after because of the fluid causing extra pressure under the skin. I believe her now because, I'm really sorry to say to you, but your bruising is really severe. Mine was nothing compared to that. My sister had it done about a month after me and she looked more like me also. I am fair with reddish blond hair and blue eyes and I do react kind of strongly to procedures but I am telling you: your bruising is bad. I thought I would add this comment so that people will look for technicians that do topical numbing as opposed to injections because I think the end result is a lot better; a much faster recovery! I'm sure your makeup will look beautiful after it heals - I LOVE mine - I just dont thing a lot of people have 4 or 5 days to hide out at home :(
I had my permanent makeup done almost a year ago and did a lot of research prior to. I had it done at a place called Permanent Beauty in Rockville, MD. The owner, Teres Wright, was excellent. She explained that getting shots into the face for numbing is NOT advisable because injecting fluid under the skin causes the area to swell slightly and you run the risk of creating permanent makeup that is uneven: it looks perfect when its drawn on the slightly swollen skin but after the swelling from the injected fluid goes down, the makeup can be slightly off - that is really important if you are thinking of doing eyebrows. Anyway, she used topical numbing (she also works with a doctor) and I did not feel a thing on my eyebrows!! Seriously! The eyeliner felt a little itchy/tickly because I could still feel the vibration on my lids but it absolutely did not hurt. Teres also said that getting injections prior to the procedure will cause you to bruise a lot more after because of the fluid causing extra pressure under the skin. I believe her now because, I'm really sorry to say to you, but your bruising is really severe. Mine was nothing compared to that. My sister had it done about a month after me and she looked more like me also. I am fair with reddish blond hair and blue eyes and I do react kind of strongly to procedures but I am telling you: your bruising is bad. I thought I would add this comment so that people will look for technicians that do topical numbing as opposed to injections because I think the end result is a lot better; a much faster recovery! I'm sure your makeup will look beautiful after it heals - I LOVE mine - I just dont thing a lot of people have 4 or 5 days to hide out at home :(
April 24, 2011
Hi, I am such a big fat baby and have such a fear of people around my eyes, this was the only way I could stomach it. I had 2 girlfriends tell me 2 dift pain stories; one had to stop in the middle and leave- so she lived with half done eyeliner and another said it was the most painful experience of her life- worse than childbirth- sounded pretty extreme to me, but anyway both had topcial numbing creme- so I was terrified. The only person with numbing creme that I know that said it was no big deal... BUT she said she has a very high pain tolerance. So, I did what worked for me- I also did not want to move. So, day 10 it looks great- BUT the bruises looked bad, you are right. But no pain at all. Eyebrows, I could easily do with no shots, the shots didn't even hurt. Eyeliner- will gladly hide out again for the touch up.
April 25, 2011
Hi Over,
This added info about pain is great for the community.
Thanks, :)
-Britt
June 28, 2011
Just a note people injecting the anesthesia is wrong any specialist who does this does not know what they are doing, in addition the bruising may be as a result, I just got mine done 2 weeks ago and did the touch up I did not have a single bruise. The work she did was nice on your eyes but it seems like it was just to hard on your eyes, it took me a half a day for my swelling to go down.
July 15, 2011
I am sorry, I do not agree at all. I went to 3 top DOCTORS and they all offered injections for an extra fee. They all know what they are doing. This is strictly about pain tollerance. I have seen so many horror stories and poor jobs, mine look amazing so I am grateful. You must be a medical facilty and a licensed PA or Dr to give injections so trust me they know what they are doing.
July 6, 2011
An added comment: There is NO reason that permanent makeup would hurt more than chidbirth!!!! Perhaps the tech's Topical numbing creme is past the expiration date on the package. Also, the tech may not have left the numbing creme on the skin for an adequate amount of time. I use 2 different topicals. One for the pre-deadening on top of the skin, and another once I perforate the skin. This second topical is a gel and it goes into the skin furthering the numbing effects. I've had clients fall asleep! Honestly, I have never had a client say that they felt much of anything other than pressure. It kind of goes to show you, not all Permanent Makeup artists are created equal!!!
July 13, 2011
Hi ladies.
I got my eyebrows and eyeliner done at "Long Time Liner". All I got was topical anesthesia. I am fine as long as the technician leaves it on for a minimum of 15 min (the discomfort is minimal). I had a little bit of swelling on the eyelids for a couple of days but only I could notice them. No bruising whatsoever and the same goes for every other Long Time Liner client I have met.
Over-I hope everything turned out okay. I was also a bit shocked to see your bruising. Looks like it was really painful. I don't think that should have happened.
Cheers,
Betty
August 2, 2011
It looks great over 40 but the bruising looks sore. Do you think the injections are what cause you to bruise? I don't blame you for getting them because the numbing cream didn't work for me.
Your lines look perfect though and I love the thickness!
UPDATED FROM Over 40
OK, had the touch up 2 weeks ago and it was sooo...
OK, had the touch up 2 weeks ago and it was sooo worth the extra time hiding! I took arnica this time for several days before and I only bruised on 1 eye and it was gone in a week. The results... amazing. The msg... a touch up on eye and eyebrow tatooing is really important for definition and filling in any missed or faded spots. Even if your are thrilled with the first go round, you will be so much more thrilled with the touch up. I am so happy with my result! My only regret is not doing this years ago.
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September 8, 2011
i just had numbing cream doing my eyliner 5 years ago, i really need to do it again and am thinking doing bith top and bottom eyeliner now.
it wasnt pleasent but i think i have a high pain treshold, i may have chosen to have pain injections if i was given the choice i could live with 10 days of bruising.
it wasnt pleasent but i think i have a high pain treshold, i may have chosen to have pain injections if i was given the choice i could live with 10 days of bruising.
September 27, 2011
Ladies, I am a REGISTERED NURSE and a Permanent Makeup Artist.
I want to assure you that it is NOT necessary to use anything more than a topical anesthetic for ANY permanent cosmetic procedure.
REASONS:
1.having injections of lidocaine make the area swell, bruise, and DRASTICALLY affects the area from picking up pigment from the tattoo needle.
2. this causes the technician to have to repeatedly go back and forth over the site to get the area to become pigmented.
3. obviously this can cause MORE pain than necessary, and SWELLING and BRUISING.
4. I have NEVER seen anything NEAR the bruising you have had after an eyeliner procedure, it makes me think the tecnician was not skilled/knowledgeable in her art.....regardless of a doctor being there or not.
i did MY OWN eyeliner. I use the newest machine out there a digital, that literally glides over your skin w/ 99.9% minimal pain. I use a topical lidocaine solution, and it produced GREAT effects, I have to admit that I went back about 45 minutes later to add more pigment, and the lidocaine had worn off. but even so, i was able to tolerate it WITHOUT applying more. And believe me, my pain threshold is NOT high.
To have PAIN MEDS administered AND lidocaine injections before the procedure is CRAZY.
This is NOT plastic surgery!!!
Please respond if you guys have any questions. This whole thread/discussion makes me feel really bad for everyone who has fallen victim to these "bad jobs".
I want to assure you that it is NOT necessary to use anything more than a topical anesthetic for ANY permanent cosmetic procedure.
REASONS:
1.having injections of lidocaine make the area swell, bruise, and DRASTICALLY affects the area from picking up pigment from the tattoo needle.
2. this causes the technician to have to repeatedly go back and forth over the site to get the area to become pigmented.
3. obviously this can cause MORE pain than necessary, and SWELLING and BRUISING.
4. I have NEVER seen anything NEAR the bruising you have had after an eyeliner procedure, it makes me think the tecnician was not skilled/knowledgeable in her art.....regardless of a doctor being there or not.
i did MY OWN eyeliner. I use the newest machine out there a digital, that literally glides over your skin w/ 99.9% minimal pain. I use a topical lidocaine solution, and it produced GREAT effects, I have to admit that I went back about 45 minutes later to add more pigment, and the lidocaine had worn off. but even so, i was able to tolerate it WITHOUT applying more. And believe me, my pain threshold is NOT high.
To have PAIN MEDS administered AND lidocaine injections before the procedure is CRAZY.
This is NOT plastic surgery!!!
Please respond if you guys have any questions. This whole thread/discussion makes me feel really bad for everyone who has fallen victim to these "bad jobs".
February 6, 2012
Hi!!! I have been debating this for several years and I would really love to get this done however there are very few places that I know of who do this in my area. You seem very knowledgable and I was wondering if you could assist me. Are there certain questions I should ask? and what machines are preferable, I'll be honest I'm a little afraid of the pain so if there is a machine that is less painful, I'm all in for that! I appreciate any assistance you could offer
September 27, 2011
P.S. I went to work approx 5 hrs after doing my own eyeliner, with NO swelling, bruising, or problems.
Anyone that doesnt tell you the fact about using injections/skin not taking the pigment has NOT told you all of the facts.
SO if you are happy with bruising, and swelling, then so be it.
Anyone that doesnt tell you the fact about using injections/skin not taking the pigment has NOT told you all of the facts.
SO if you are happy with bruising, and swelling, then so be it.
June 14, 2012
As a permanent makeup artist for the past 14 years and working with an eye surgeon. I have never seen such bruising. With the topicals and work being done in the hands of a trained professional there should be no reason for this bruising or for injections. If you have any questions just ask.
June 14, 2012
I am so surprised at these responses! I have read so many posts of horrible jobs. Of unclean places, of extreme pain. I have seen botched up nightmares. My liner is perfect. Still is. People stop me whenever I tell them it is not make up and ask me who did it. I went to a Dr's office, not a back alley. My eyeliner and eyebrows turned out amazing and it has been months- like 8. I chose injections. I was offered options. I bruise with everything I have ever done. The bruises heal- a bad job is forever. I am a chicken, would not have done it otherwise. So for me- this was the ticket.
December 18, 2013
I've got to agree with Lqqk4lips. I'm a permanent makeup artist in California and just happened to see your post on this forum as it popped up in my email. I was pretty shocked to see the condition of your eye area and also hear you needed injections to get numb? I'm just happy that you are happy with the result in the end and sad that you had to go through the trauma of injections as well as a beat up looking eye area post procedure. The only thing my clients experience is mild swelling.
June 16, 2012
Your eyeliner looks beautiful! They did a really nice job. It looks like it accentuates the color of your eyes, too. I've thought about doing it too because even with dark features, I have deep set eyes, so without liner, they can look really small and squinty. As far as injections, you gotta do what works for you. Bruising can happen for many reasons for different individuals, regardless of the experience of the tech/doc, etc. For some reason, I bruise easily at times, but not others. The first time I did Juvederm, my face looked like I'd been through some sort of gang initiation. I was black and blue and swollen for three days. I've had the procedure again since by the same person and haven't had the bruising since the first time. To make the assumption that the person who did my work wasn't trained or qualified just because I experienced some bruising would be unfair, because she is excellent at what she does and I would recommend her to anyone.
Hi Over,
Welcome tot he Permanent Makeup community. This is a great review, especially the part about having it done during a vacation and the pain. What color did you have your brows done? Do you have pictures? We would love to see them. Please keep us updated.
Thanks so much for your review,
-Britt