Permanent Makeup

The Merle Norman Day Spa and Boutique of Smyrna, Tennessee is proud to provide Permanent Makeup services to our clients. Permanent Makeup looks great day and night, is waterproof and is perfect for those who have traditional makeup allergies or wish to save time yet look their best every day.

What Services Are Offered?

Eyebrows

Eyebrows are the focal point of the face. Sparse brows will appear fuller with several colors added to your existing brow hair. For those who do not have any brow hair, let us create the "perfect brow" to compliment your facial features. Brow pencil may be added to create dramatic evening effects.

Eyeliner

We can create a soft, subtle lash enhancement that will make your eyes appear larger. For a dramatic look, a "full eyeliner" will enhance your eyes. Choose colors from a soft brown to the darkest of blacks!

Lip Color

Let us create the perfect lip color for your specific skin undertones. Choose color that will enhance your natural beautiful lips, to a more defined lipline or a soft muted color. Lipstick can also be worn over your existing permanent color to create a new look!

Who Benefits From Permanent Makeup?

Permanent Makeup is perfect for people that...

Have poor eyesight or unsteady hands.
Are physically challenged.
Have thin or sparse eyelashes or eyebrows.
Have traditional makeup allergies.
Have permanent hair loss.
Have oily skin.
Have Vitiligo, Alopecia, Hyper or Hypo-Pigmentation
Are Burn Survivors.
Have asymmetrical facial features.
Extremely busy schedules and who want to look their best.
Travel, swim or camp frequently.
Wish to have surgical scars camouflaged.
Need to create the illusion of nipples and areolas after breast cancer and reconstructive surgery.

Permanent makeup is also perfect for men who want permanent color to give the look of fuller eyebrows, or to mask the effects of hair loss or to camouflage scars.

What Do I Need To Know About Permanent Makeup?

Question: Does It Hurt?

Topical anesthesia may be used to alleviate discomfort during the procedure.

Question: Is Permanent Makeup really permanent?

The permanence of your procedure depends on several factors including the technician applying it, the products used for the application, how deep the cosmetic tattoo is placed into the skin, how well you take care of the treated area while it is healing, and whether or not you use a total sun block after the treated area has completely healed. Color enhancers are also suggested "as needed" to keep the treated area looking fresh and new.

Question: Can I have Permanent Makeup if I am allergic to regular makeup?

The client who is allergic to traditional facial makeup is the perfect candidate for Permanent Makeup. The technician will patch test you in the area of desired procedure, wait 6-8 weeks and proceed as necessary.

Question: What will I look like immediately following my procedure?

Your treated area may be slightly swollen and irritated immediately following your procedure. This is called a "wheal and flare" reaction. The area may also be darker for a few days while it is healing because of the lymph and blood droplets that may have been brought to the surface during your application.

While your procedure is healing it must go through three phases before you will experience your final results. The treated area must first heal, then peel and finally fade to its normal color. Final results may take 4-8 weeks to completely heal.

Question: Is this procedure safe?

Permanent cosmetic procedures are safe if the technician has had a proper education and follows all of OSHA and CDC guidelines. Our technicians meet all of these requirements.

Single use, sterile needles and machine parts are used for each client and then properly disposed of.

Question: How do I care for my Permanent Makeup procedure?

After completion, you will receive a post-treatment care instruction sheet. The overall success of your procedure is contingent upon you following the instructions.

A follow-up visit will be scheduled for approximately 4-7 weeks after the initial application. This is to fine tune and touch-up and area of the skin that may have expelled the pigment.

Question: Can a person on medication undergo the Permanent Makeup procedure?

Clients who are on medication should obtain a release from their physician prior to any Permanent Makeup procedure. The release should be written on the physician's prescription notepad and sent to our office prior to the start of any procedure.

Question: Do I have to take any precautions prior to a lip procedure?

If you have ever had a cold sore or fever blister, you must take an antiviral medication before your procedure. Your physician may prescribe Valtrex, Famvir or Zovirax.

Herpetic outbreaks usually occur on the 3rd day post procedure, so taking antiviral medication will lessen your chance of an outbreak. If you do experience a herpetic outbreak, you may lose the implanted pigment color in the area of the outbreak.