The Importance Of Cosmetic Tattoos

Tattoos especially cosmetic tattooing have become popular, as a permanent makeup of the eyelids, eyebrows and lips, for personal convenience, to avoid applying conventional makeup daily, allergies to makeup products, visual impairment, arthritis, active outdoor lifestyles or demanding work schedules. Permanent makeup make women look younger than their age, save money and 30-60 minutes they have to spend every day applying regular makeup, which very soon eventually smudges, smears and disappears. Some persons probably, want to “sleep with a makeup and wake up along with the makeup” and few others always want to look like a movie star. Sometimes tattoos are for camouflaging unsightly scars and vitiligo. Although cosmetologists, electrologists and aestheticians practice cosmetic tattooing in cosmetic salons, medical practitioners are averse to this practice stating it as strictly avoidable and unsafe. We should be well aware, the training and competence of practitioners in this largely unregulated emerging profession is largely doubtful.

Traditional tattooing & cosmetic tattooing

The major difference between traditional and cosmetic

Corneal Abrasions: Incidence of corneal abrasions is frequent however, many times the tattoo artists fails to recognize its signs and symptoms. These happen either due to mechanical or chemical factors. Signs of corneal abrasion include a gritty sensation of a “sand particle in the eye”, pain, sensitivity to light with a blurred vision. Only a medical eye specialist can resolve these issues caused by non-medical professionals performing permanent eyeliner procedures.

2. Allergic Reactions: Antibiotic ointments, nickel pigments, latex, etc., head the list of allergic reactions. Allergic reactions can be either immediate or delayed. Lip colors can be a problem in permanent cosmetics. Referral to a physician for prompt diagnosis and treatment is the standard of care.

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