Treatment Information
Lifetime Cosmetics Specializes In the Following:
* PERMANENT COSMETICS
* LASER HAIR REMOVAL
* ELECTROLYSIS
IDEAL CANDIDATES FOR PERMANENT COSMETICS
In general, the best candidates for permanent makeup are:
* In good physical health.
* Psychologically stable.
* Accepting of any limitations as discussed with clinician.
* Realistic in their expectations for the outcome.
* Unhappy with conventional makeup because of allergies to cosmetics, skin disorders, lack of time, or for other reasons.
BE SURE TO:
* Tell your clinician about any allergies you have (foods, drugs, environmental elements).
* Tell your clinician if you have a history of bad scarring, such as keloids.
* Tell your clinician about all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription).
* Carefully follow any instructions your clinician gives you regarding eating and drinking, smoking, vitamins & after care.
* * *The above is only a partial list of the criteria that your clinician will consider in determining whether or not this procedure is appropriate for you.
Follow all of your clinician's instructions - - before and after the procedure - - to avoid complications.
Lifetime Cosmetics would like to offer these guidelines to help you select a reputable permanent cosmetics or electrolysis professional.
These are some things you should be informed about beforehand that will make your experience a safe and positive one.
We encourage our clients, and perspective clients, to ask questions.
Being informed and knowledgeable about your treatment, and the person providing those treatments, is very important to us!
Many qualified electrologists and permanent cosmetic technicians perform these procedures , but it is up to the patient to invest their time when selecting a qualified professional with whom they feel comfortable.
QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE TREATMENT:
1. Are the desired results I described realistic?
2. Where is the procedure performed? How long will it take?
3. Am I good candidate for permanent makeup? Why or why not?
4. What kind of anesthesia is used?
5. How much does it cost?
6. What is your experience in performing this procedure? (How long has he/she performed this procedure, and how many he/she has performed in the past year?)
7. What percentages of patients have had significant complications?
8. Will you repeat or correct procedures if it does not meet agreed upon goals? If the procedure must be repeated / corrected, will I be charged again? (The clinician should provide you with his/her policy on this issue.)
9. May I see "before and after" photos of recent patients? The clinician should provide many photos of recent patients.
10. May I have the names and contact information for several recent permanent makeup patients? (Follow up to get firsthand information on the procedure and the clinician.)
11. Could I observe the exact procedure I am considering before I decide to have the surgery? (Either on videotape or live.)
12. What should I expect in terms of soreness, what to watch for, medication, washing, and level of activity?
13. Who will be assisting or performing the procedure? What are their qualifications?
14. Do you have malpractice insurance coverage or has it ever been denied, revoked, suspended?
15. Are the conditions under which the procedure is performed sanitary? What steps have been taken to avoid the spread of disease?
16. Do you offer patient financing?
17. Are you Licensed and State Certified to perform these procedures?
