Permanent makeup is possible through a procedure called micropigmentation in which an organic pigment is embedded beneath the skin to add permanent color. The procedure involves the use of a hand-held device that punctures the skin hundreds of times per minute with a very thin needle and pushes the pigment into the desired location. Essentially, it is a tattoo. 
In addition to defining the eyes, micropigmentation is used to enhance eyebrows and lips and can permanently create the look of blush and eye shadow. The procedure is carried out in two sessions. The second session involves a touch up thirty days post-procedure. Individuals susceptible to cold sores may benefit by taking Acyclovir for one week prior to and following micropigmentation.
Topical anesthetics are used and discomfort is minimal if any. There is essentially no down time required, however, cosmetics must not be worn for one week post procedure in the area pigmented.
At Avisa, Patrice Crawford, RN, a permanent makeup specialist and licensed aesthetician, performs
micropigmentation with a state of the Nouveau Contour medical digital device under aseptic conditions. Ms. Crawford received her training at the Micro-pigmentation Centre in Toronto, Canada.
It is important to trust both your permanent makeup practitioner, and the equipment that is used on your body. Where there may be many devices that are used to perform permanent makeup, the "Nouveau Contour Intelligent" is the first computerized Permanent Cosmetic Device designed for both cosmetic and medical procedures.
The Nouveau Contour Intelligent provides the practitioner with state-of-the-art computerized technology. It is equipped and controlled by an Intel microprocessor "chip". The Intelligent's central processing unit offerst the most advanced features, which allow for the selection of pre-programmed settings for various procedures, i.e. eyebrow, eyeliner, lip color and medical procedures. This assures the highest degree of 
accuracy and the most precise results for you!
The Intelligent was designed to assist the practitioner in distinguishing between the varying areas of application, i.e. eyes, lips, eyebrows and medical. Software installed in the central processing unit, the operating system of the Intelligent, consistently calculates the best needle frequency (speed) needed to achieve optimal pigment retention. Skin structure varies according to the location, because the structure and tolerance of the skin is different for each area of application.
For example: For areola pigmentation, the skin structure is very dense compared to that of an eye lid, which is very thin and supple. When set on "Medical" the Intelligent will provide a more efficient way to deposit pigment in those areas, by automatically increasing the power to the handpiece and by adjusting the needle frequency. In a similar manner, when the practitioner is working on an eyeliner procedure, the control unit of the Intelligent can be set to "Eyes", which slows down the power to the handpiece and adjusting of needle frequency, therefore depositing pigment more gently.
When choosing your permanent makeup specialist, it is important that you know the equipment and the training the pratitioner has. Patrice has extensive training and experience in permanent cosmetics and the Nouveau Contour Intelligent. The proceedures are painless and the results are wonderful!
as a series of microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing, but for many patients, a chemical peel will achieve the same results. 
