Permanent Makeup Toronto

Permanent Makeup

Permanent Cosmetics, Permanent Makeup, or Permanent Makeup Tattoo is the revolutionary method of depositing hypoallergenic mineral pigments into the dermal layer of the skin. Our Eyeliner Permanent Makeup procedures is performed using Nouveau Contour devices: “state of the art”, fully computerized, digital machines that provide less trauma and excellent results.  Permanent Eyebrows are done using a feathering hair stroke technique that utilizes a blade to add beautiful, natural looking hair strokes that complement your existing hairs, or can be used to create natural hair strokes if you have little or no eyebrows.For more information about Permanent Eyebrows, please click here: Permanent EyebrowsFor more information about Permanent Eyeliner, please click here: Permanent EyelinerWhy permanent cosmetics? The objective of these procedures is to raise self-esteem, self-confidence, allow for a more active lifestyle, personal freedom, as well as saving time. Both men and women who need, or are experiencing the following, realize the positive results of permanent makeup:

• Scar Camouflage
• Alopecia
• Allergies to cosmetics
• Unsteady Hands
• Contact lens sensitivities
• Areola Restoration
• Visual impairments
• Before and after Chemotherapy

The process of permanent cosmetics has been used and endorsed for years by Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons, Ophthalmologists, and Dermatologists. They embrace these procedures as non-surgical “cures”.Permanent Cosmetic Procedures Available For Men and Women:

• Eyebrows: Sparse, or nonexistent eyebrows
• Eyeliner and eyelash enhancements
• Lip lining, full lip color, lip reshaping for fullness
•  Scar and face lift scar restoration
• Areola restoration

Whether you are getting your brows, eyes or lips enhanced, there are various treatment options depending on how natural, subtle or striking you want the end result to look.

If you want to save time applying make-up every morning, then you could ask your permanent cosmetics artist to imitate your favorite eyeliner, lippy or brow pencil.

• Eyes: An elite artist will be able to closely imitate your eyeliner – whether it is pencil, liquid or shaded.
• Lips: For your favourite make-up look, take along your favourite lippy to your appointment and ask them to and mix their pigments to match.
• Brows: City Power Brows and Powder Brows can provide you with fantastic brow definition if you prefer that look, rather than natural hairstrokes.

If you want a result that imitates your natural features, then this could be a good choice for you. Here, our Permanent Makeup Artist will select extremely natural colors or blends, which will enhance your face rather than change your looks dramatically.

If you want realistic looking hairstroke brows, a youthful blush of natural color for your lips, or a little extra definition for your eyes, then this is a good option for you. The results will be less dramatic than some other options, and with the use of natural color blends, the results will blend into your natural features.

Permanent cosmetics can also be used to dramatically change how you look. If your lips have thinned over time, lip enhancements are a fantastic way to get more youthful, slightly fuller looking lips. You can also ask about our Botox and Dermal Filler Treatments to enhance your Permanent Cosmetic look.

Our experienced artist will be able to redesign certain elements of your brow shape, lip contour or lash line. Our Permanent Makeup Artist will be capable of redesigning your brow shape to better suit your appearance. Eyes and lip contour results can be absolutely stunning.

What is Permanent Makeup?

Permanent makeup has a variety of names as this industry strives to become autonomous and regulated.  You will hear different names to describe the same procedure, such as: Permanent Makeup, Permanent Tattoo, Permanent Eyebrows, Permanent Eyeliner, Semi Permanent Makeup, Permanent Cosmetics, Feathering, Hair Stroke Eyebrows, 3D Eyebrows, and a combination of the above.  The fact is that Permanent Makeup is the art and science of implanting pigment or color into your skin. Specialized machines or hand held devices, or even blades are used to implant color into the dermis layer of your skin.

What types of Permanent Cosmetics can be done?

Permanent Cosmetics or Permanent Makeup can be used on the Eyebrows, Eyeliner, Lips, Areolas, Scars, etc.  Second Skin Medspa specializes in Eyebrows and Upper and Lower Eyeliner.  We want, and expect to be the best at what we do, and thus specializing in these procedures is what makes us the Best in Toronto for Permanent Eyebrows and Permanent Eyeliner.We currently specialize in:Permanent Eyebrows

Permanent Upper and Lower Eyeliner

How is Pigment or Color Implanted into the Skin?

Because the outermost layer of skin, known as your epidermis, is constantly exfoliating and shedding off, it is important that your technician place the pigment or color into the dermis layer of your skin.  Hair stroke techniques vary by technician, however, feathering or hair strokes for eyebrows, using a blade is the most effective technique to instill the pigment or color in the skin, while giving a very natural look to eyebrows.  A machine is used to outline your eyelid(s) with pigment, giving a very straight line to your eyeliner, and emphasizing your eyes.  After your procedure, both techniques and procedures will appear much darker than the final result.  This is because the pigment or color is in the dermis and epidermis (top layer).  Once the epidermis heals and sheds off some skin, the color will appear much more natural.

Will Permanent Makeup help with my Self Esteem?

We like to think so. Many men and women lack some self-esteem and confidence because they feel that everybody is looking at their eyebrows penciled in, or lack of eyebrows.  A lot of people have to check in the mirror many times a day to make sure their penciled in brows are still there and even.  A lot of people do not have the time to “put their face on”.  A lot of women don’t know how to pencil in or shade their eyebrows and get a clown look, McDonald eyebrow or hockey stick look. Other pencil or shade the brow in a way that makes them look angry or unapproachable.  A simple 1-2 hour treatment of Permanent Makeup for permanent eyebrows or permanent eyeliner will help resolve these issues, and self-esteem and confidence levels have shown to improve dramatically, not to mention the time you save by not having to put your eyeliner on or pencil in your eyebrows constantly.

Are Permanent Eyebrows and Permanent Eyeliner really Permanent?

As with most procedures on the body, nothing is ever truly permanent.  With time your permanent makeup eyeliner or eyebrows will fade, and will need to be touched up.  Most people come once every 2-3 years to have a touch up for their eyebrows or eyeliner, and this is perfectly acceptable.  It is called permanent because the pigment does stay in the skin, however, it does fade, and most people like the dark, fresh look, rather than faded eyebrows.  Some women don’t mind the faded look, and the results can last for years.  This procedure, as with any cosmetic procedure, is very subjective and individualized.

Does the Permanent Eyebrows or Permanent Eyeliner procedure hurt?

Again, everybody is different and pain is very subjective.  Some people have very high pain thresholds and others do not.  At Second Skin Medspa we use a very strong lidocaine numbing cream which really helps to diminish any pain.  As well, for permanent eyebrows only, our medical technician can also inject lidocaine in the eyebrows which makes the procedure almost painless.  Most clients tolerate the procedure well and have gone on to do other areas, as well as touch ups.

Why do I need a Touch-Up?

Often the tattooed color is not perfect after the initial procedure heals. Permanent cosmetic procedures are a process and at least one follow-up to the initial procedure should be scheduled.It is recommended that any required detail work to the original procedure be performed no sooner than four weeks after the original procedure.The minimum standard for follow-up detail work for lip procedures is six weeks.

What will the Final Color Look Like?

Permanent makeup colors should be selected to compliment a person’s skin tone, hair, and eye color. A conservative approach is best because it is easier to make an existing color darker versus lighter. Colors will always look darker and more intense immediately following a procedure, and then gradually lighten and soften upon healing. Second Skin Medspa keeps detailed records about your procedure, pigments used, etc.

What if I don’t Like the Final Results?

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. The healing time is different for each individual and procedure.It’s very important to realize that often the new procedure represents something somewhat different; at times color where there was no color at all or very little.  It takes time to become acclimated to a new look (very often this applies to eyebrows which were sparse and unnoticeable before the permanent cosmetic brow procedure.) Eyeliner color is more evident due to the contrast to the skin color.  We ask that you be patient and wait a couple of weeks after your procedure, so you can become used to your new look.

What if I need an MRI?

By all means get the needed MRI. Temporary tingling, redness and swelling and a transient burning sensation have been reported for some with eyeliner tattoos. Advise your physician that you have a cosmetic tattoo. He or she may wish to place a wet cotton round over your eyes during the MRI.

I want to have Permanent Makeup, but your prices are too expensive!

“You get what you pay for!”  If you are thinking of using an online dealsite coupon or voucher, or using a non-certified Permanent Makeup technician to do your permanent makeup, permanent eyebrows and /or permanent eyeliner, than you are risking saving “lots” of money today and spending lots more later to get the issue fixed.  We’ve seen the results of bad permanent makeup jobs and we’ve been asked to correct them, however, because of insurance and liability issues, we rarely correct other peoples work.  The best thing to do is to visit the clinic you are thinking of having your procedure done, talk to the person who will be doing your procedure and look at their past work.

At Second Skin Medspa we take permanent makeup seriously and we’ve been voted one of the Best Medical Spas in Toronto for our treatments, services, customer service, cleanliness and strong hygienic standards.  We welcome all clients to come in for a FREE consultation for their permanent eyebrows or permanent eyeliner procedure.

Permanent Eyebrows

Permanent Eyebrows

Are you eyebrow challenged? Are your eyebrows sparse due to over tweezing or a medical condition? Do you have little or no eyebrow hair? Do you find it difficult to put them on without your glasses, but your glasses are in the way? Does the drawn on design come out crooked or uneven? Do your penciled brows wear off during the day?If you answered YES to any of the questions above, then you are NOT alone!  Thousands and thousands of women and men find themselves in the same position, and find that their self esteem, confidence and overall look to be complete, because of Permanent Makeup!Permanent Makeup for eyebrows are one of the most popularly requested permanent cosmetics treatments today.  Trust the experience of our Second Skin Medspa permanent makeup eyebrow artists for all your permanent makeup needs.  We use the latest techniques and technology for real 3D, feathered, hair stroke eyebrows.Regardless of the natural growth of your brow hair, or your current brow shape, permanent cosmetics can provide you with the perfect brows you have always wanted.

• Add fabulous shape and lift to your brows – without the need for the surgeon’s scalpel
• Correct sparse or over-plucked brows – say goodbye to your brow pencil
• Add stunning shape and extra definition for a more youthful look
• Restore the appearance of realistic looking brows with natural hairstroked eyebrows
• 3D, Feathered, Hairstroke Eyebrows give the best results
• Color matching and stencil design use give you the exact look before starting the procedure

An elite treatment, Natural Brows represent the pinnacle of all brow procedures. You should expect our Permanent Makeup Artist to imitate natural brow hairs, using different pigment blends and needle configurations to imitate the subtle nuances of natural brows.  Our permanent makeup specialist uses a blading technique in order to give you a 3D, feathered, natural look that will match your facial structure.

This is one of the most requested brow treatments and involves tattooing imitation hairstrokes to imitate natural brow hairs. It is one of the most popular treatment requests in permanent cosmetics.Hair stroke or feathered eyebrow, is a technique we use for creating the most natural brows possible. The hair stroke technique mimics your own eyebrow hairs thus creating a feathering effect. This technique is much more natural looking than a solid fill.

If you prefer a fuller brow, you may want to consider the powdered or solid technique. This technique mimics the appearance of conventional brow makeup whether it be a brow pencil or brow shadow.  The powder fill method involves the application of thousands of tiny little dots of pigment, inserted into the skin, gradually building up a color and a defined shape. It is the more traditional method of cosmetic tattoo, and the pigment usually lasts longer when applied in this manner, as it is deeper in the skin.What’s the difference and which candidate is best for the Solid or Powdered technique? Well, that truly depends on the individual, however, in older skin, or skin that has been aged prematurely from sun exposure, the hair strokes do not stay in the skin as well defined as in younger, more elastic skin. So for mature clients, we would often recommend the powder fill, or hair strokes over an initial powder fill treatment, for a better result.

If you have gaps in your brows, our Permanent Makeup Artist can custom blend pigments to closely match your existing brow hairs and tattoo hairstrokes into the area requiring work.

There are a various reasons why more and more men are getting permanent cosmetics brow treatments. Men’s brows look different to women’s and require different pigments and techniques to tattoo convincingly, that is why it is an elite technique that one that only experienced artists should perform.

For more information about our Permanent Upper and Lower Eyeliner procedure, click HERE.

Feel free to visit our sister site Permanent Eyebrows at www.permanenteyebrows.ca for more information!

Permanent Eyeliner

Permanent Eyeliner

Is eyeliner important to your appearance and feeling of self confidence? Does your eyeliner smudge? Does it wear off during the day? Do you have trouble getting it straight or even? Are you allergic to cosmetic products or your allergies causing you to re-apply several times a day? Are you an active swimmer or athlete and don’t want to bother constantly putting eyeliner on and off? Do you wear glasses and aren’t able to put your eyeliner on without them?If you answered YES to any of the questions above then it is important to know that you are not alone!  Thousands, upon thousands of women all over the world are or have been in the same position…until now.  Women have excellent results from the use of Permanent Makeup or Permanent Costmetics.  There are many names for this procedure, including: Permanent Eyeliner, Semi Permanent Eyeliner,  Eyeliner Tattoo, and more.The eyes are the window to the soul, and with permanent cosmetics your eyes can be enhanced in so many different ways.Save time applying eye make-up! Our Permanent Makeup Artist can imitate various styles of eye make-up, plus apply it with greater accuracy.Add extra definition to your eyes with a natural look. Lash enhancements are perfect for adding extra definition to your eyes.Improve the shape, contour or overall balance of your eyes –our Permanent Makeup Artist can use techniques similar to those of pro make-up artists to improve the overall appearance of your eyes.Permanent eyeliner or eyelash enhancement helps women and men enhance the appearance of their eyes. It eliminates the need to outline eyelids with liquid liners or pencils and improves the appearance of missing, thin, or light colored lashes. Permanent eyeliner allows people to swim, shower, or exercise without having makeup smudges. It provides safety and convenience to people with oily skin, vision problems, or unsteady hands. Eye doctors (Ophthalmologists and Optometrists) also recommend permanent eyeliner to patients who wear contact lenses, have watery eyes, or are allergic to regular makeup.

A fantastic treatment if you simply want to add extra definition to your eyes, without an eyeliner look. You might be surprised, but this is one of the most popularly requested eye treatments in permanent cosmetics.Permanent Eyeliner is a fantastic procedure for those who:1. Have difficulty applying eye liner because of poor eyesight or unsteady hands.
2. Those allergic to regular eye makeup causing eyes to water or itch. We only  use pigments that are hypo-allergenic.
3. Those with thin or non existent lashes.
4. Those who have an active lifestyle and have trouble finding eyeliner that won’t smudge throughout the day or stay in place till the end of the night.

Save valuable time applying eyeliner every morning, and eliminate the worry over smudging. There are various styles and results you can have including basic, pencil, liquid, soft-shaded, two-toned and other styles.With our experienced Permanent Makeup Artist, the sky is the limit. Discuss the look you want with your artist and they will develop a personalized solution for you.

Have you noticed the striking eyes of many male celebs and actors? Their secret is guyliner. More men are turning to permanent cosmetics guyliner to get that extra definition to their eyes. It is a very subtle procedure, giving definition without looking too strong or feminine. This is a treatment that only experienced and fully qualified artists should perform.

This is a technique that an experienced artist can incorporate into any of the above treatments. If you feel dissatisfied with your eye shape, or if you feel your eyes look too small or too large, mention this to your artist and they will discuss the options.

Are eyeliner tattoos painful ?

With the use of numbing creams the treatment is not at all painful. Clients have described the treatment as uncomfortable, others have a slight irritating and itchy feeling.

Will my eyes be swollen?

Your eyes will slightly swollen after the procedure, however, most clients describe the feeling as hardly noticeable.  When a client is looking for a thicker looking upper and lower eyeliner, there will be some swelling, more so the second day.  Eyelids are very sensitive so treatments in this area are very gentle.  Because the eyelids are so sensitive, to get a beautiful, full, thick layer of pigment into the skin will require 2-4 visits, building upon the last treatment. Full black eyeliner is a commitment of several visits, over several months.

Do I keep my eyes open during the treatment ?

Our permanent eyeliner artist will instruct you when to keep your eyes open and when to you are able to close them.  Closing the eyes minimizes blinking and eye flickering and is more comfortable for the client.

Do I have to have full eyeliner to define my eyes ?

Again, it is a matter of preference.  Not everyone wants to wake up with full eyeliner.  You can discuss your concerns and get advise from our permanent makeup artist during your FREE consultation. You can enhance the upper eyelid, the bottom eyelid, or opt for our upper and lower eyelid treatment. As well, you need not do both eyelids at once. If it would make you fell better, you can do either the upper or lower eyeliner and once you are comfortable with the treatment, you

I wear lash extensions, will I need to remove them ?

Yes you will need to remove them in order to give our permanent makeup artist a clear view and easy access to the eyelid lash line.

Do I need to stop my lash growth serum (ie. Latisse, etc) ?

Yes. We advise to stop using any lash growth serums or Latisse on the day of your treatment and for at least 3 weeks after your eyelid(s) have healed completely. Once your eyelid has completely healed, then you can restart your lash growth serums.

How long will a semi permanent eyeliner tattoo last ?

You have finally completed 2-3 applications of permanent eyeliner makeup, and now you can enjoy the results for life.  However, after achieving your desired result, you should expect to do annual top ups to keep the color looking fresh.   Without further color top ups the color will fade over time, exposure to sun, etc.