Permanent Eyeliner to Look and Feel Your Best

Permanent eyeliner is a micropigmentation procedure, like a tattoo. It involves using a needle to deposit pigment granules in the top layers of skin. Permanent eyeliner has gained popularity in recent years—in fact, it’s the most in-demand cosmetic enhancement today.

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Is Permanent Eyeliner Right for Me?

Permanent makeup eyeliner is ideal for people who want a faster morning makeup routine. It’s also popular with active people and athletes who don’t want to have to worry about “sweating” off their makeup. It’s also a good option for people who have very light eyelashes since it helps make the eyes pop. And it may be a good choice for people with allergies to traditional makeup.

If you wear eyeliner every day and any of the situations above describe you, permanent eyeliner might be right for you. If you have any allergies or skin conditions or take blood-thinning medications or antibiotics, discuss this with your technician.

Types of Permanent Eyeliner

What Shape and Color Should I Choose?

If you wear eyeliner every day you may already have a good idea of how subtle or bold you want the shape and color of your permanent eyeliner. The two most common colors are dark brown and black. Ask your technician for recommendations, based on your skin shade, hair, and eye color.

Here Are Your Options:

Eyelash Enhancement—A very subtle application that is typically applied right at the lash line

Thin Eyeliner—Provides a natural look but is slightly bolder than eyelash enhancement

Medium-Width Eyeliner—May be better suited to women who wear eyeliner every day and want a bolder look

Thick Eyeliner—Reserved for people who wear a significant amount of makeup every day and are ready to commit to a very bold look

Frequently Asked Questions

As with any cosmetic procedure, there are benefits of permanent makeup and there are risks, which can include:

Allergic reactions
Infection
MRI complications

It requires skill to safely and effectively apply permanent makeup. Make sure the person you choose is experienced, and don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions.

Your technician should be happy to explain what color they’re going to apply, what shape they’re going to use, what kind of eyeliner pigmentation they use, how long the procedure will take, and what to expect afterward. If you don’t feel comfortable with the technician, trust your gut and move on.

What to Expect

The Procedure and Aftercare

On the day of your procedure, the technician will apply a local anesthetic, which should make the procedure painless. The procedure usually takes between 60 and 90 minutes, and you’ll need to follow instructions after the procedure to ensure you heal properly.

You’ll need to keep the area moist with ointment, avoid touching the area or rubbing your eyes, avoid showering for a couple of days after the procedure, avoid makeup, and avoid sweating and sunlight for the first week after the procedure.

Our team will give you detailed permanent eyeliner aftercare instructions to follow after your procedure.

Ready to Look Your Best?

Contact Aesthetic Surgery Institute online or call us at 713-892-5476 for a free consultation and to learn more about permanent eyeliner in Houston. You may also consider these complementary procedures: Lip Blushing, Microneedling, and Permanent Eyebrows.

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*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.

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