Permanent Makeup For The Elderly Or Visually Impaired Client

By Terry Lively

Permanent makeup, a form of cosmetic tattooing, can increase self esteem for the elderly or visually impaired client seeking a solution to many of the problems that can come with aging or blindness. However, many people are either unaware of the technique or are afraid of it, and continue to rely on others to help them look presentable each day. This is a needless fear, and many women have been delighted with the results that have given them more independence and confidence in their appearance. Frequently referred to as micropigmentation or dermagraphics, this type of tattooing is used by many different people for a number of reasons. These can range from a desire to generally look better without having to continually apply make-up, to a need to hide unsightly scars. The pigmentation is applied to the upper layers of the dermis, and can be applied using a traditional tattoo machine, or by a simple hand technique where color is gently tapped into the skin. A topical anesthetic cream is applied first, resulting is less discomfort during the procedure. Most clients comment that the tattooing was very tolerable.

One procedure that is commonly done is the eyebrow enhancement. Eyebrow pencils are normally used for this, but many older people find them difficult to use, and time consuming having to draw their brows on each day. Many women have over-tweezed their eyebrows through the years, so much so that they have all but disappeared. Thyroid and hormonal conditions can also lead to loss of eyebrow hair. A less common condition called Alopecia, causes the hair to completely fall out in areas such as the eyebrows, eyelashes, and can even result in complete baldness. Permanent cosmetic makeup can provide the perfect solution for these clients who have to draw their brows on every day.

Permanent makeup, in some cases can camouflage Vitiligo, a skin condition in which the skin loses its pigmentation in patches, leaving visible blotchy areas of skin. This can be very upsetting to the sufferer since it can start in early adulthood at an age where visual appearance is very important. In some cases, these conditions can be effectively and permanently hidden with a natural skin colored pigmentation. Not all severe discoloration can be treated in this way, however some conditions such as light colored scars can be tattooed to make the area less obvious. A client seeking scar camouflage would want to interview the technician firs. This is considered advanced work and should only be done by those who have been in the industry many years and are experienced in “para-medical” tattooing.

It is also difficult for visually impaired and elderly clients to use an eyebrow pencil while wearing eye glasses! Permanently applied eyebrows are the perfect answer in such cases. The technique can be done either to simulate natural hair in the brow, or achieve a result such as a soft penciled-in look. The same is true of eye liner. Many elderly women find it difficult to apply eye liner without smearing, and this is again the ideal answer to their problems. They no longer have to struggle to get their eyes looking presentable before leaving the house. Permanent lip color can also be applied, and can benefit clients who have lost their natural lip line and youthful color due to aging or smoking. Again, lipstick is sometimes difficult for elderly clients to apply themselves for a number of reasons. Not only poor eyesight, but also shaking hands or palsy can render it very difficult for them. Permanent makeup applied to their lips would be a blessing for them.

Yes, aging brings conditions such as shaking hands, Parkinson’s disease, strokes, arthritis and many more conditions that can prevent people from looking after themselves properly.Some simple permanent cosmetic work can give them back a little bit of their independence, and render them a little less reliant on others to apply their makeup for them. Many elderly women have found that it has made a tremendous difference in their lives; to be able to walk out the door feeling confident about their looks without having to ask for help. It is also useful in the case of people of all ages who suffer with allergies, and find it impossible to wear certain types of cosmetics. Permanent cosmetic makeup resolves this problem forever. There are many such people with hypersensitive skin for whom this is a godsend.

There are many conditions where permanent cosmetic makeup may not have been considered by old and young alike. A lack of awareness of the possibility of this treatment is frequently a problem, as is a fear of the procedures themselves.

However modern equipment, topical anesthetics, and safety methods have rendered the techniques simple, safe, and for most people, very tolerable during the procedure. Yes, permanent makeup for the elderly or visually impaired client is ideal and can give them the self esteem and confidence to enjoy themselves every day.

About the Author: Terry Lively is a certified trainer with the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals. Visit her site at permanent-cosmetics-training.com to learn more about this exciting art.

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