Permanent Eyeliner - A Different Kind of Tattooing Technique

The cosmetic surgery technique of applyingrather unusual position for the FDA to take
permanent eyeliner was introduced in the earlyconsidering that the pigments used can cause medical
1980's. It is a tattooing technique that permanentlyissues such as described above. The need for
draws dark pigment on the upper and lower eyelidsconsistent pigments with known and safe ingredients
in order to simulate eyeliner. To accomplish theis no different than any other type of medical
surgery, the eyelid is anesthetized in order to applyprocedure in which a chemical or synthetic agent is
the tattoo safely. The eye ball is protected duringinjected or otherwise introduced into the body. It is
the procedure via a steel contact lens so that thehighly likely that FDA regulation of this field of
tattoo needle can not make contact with the eyecosmetic surgery practice is imminent and will
surface. This type of procedure is typically done by acontribute to better patient safety and consistency
licensed M.D. who has specialty training in cosmeticof procedure outcome. Since it is a surgical level
and plastic surgery.procedure, permanent cosmetic eyeliner can be
The procedure of applying permanent eyelinerrelatively expensive compared to some other type
makeup is not without the possibility of medicalof beauty procedures. The good news is that there
complications. The tattooing pigment can causeare now many firms that specialize in providing
problems such as blistering, scarring and sometimesfinancing and payment plans specifically tailored to
even infection. The cosmetic surgeon will review all ofthose undergoing cosmetic surgery procedures.
these concerns with the patient and also how toAlways consult only a licensed medical doctor or
properly care for the eye area after the proceduresimilar medical facility before undergoing any medical
has been completed. Interestingly, the FDA does notprocedure.
presently regulate permanent cosmetics. This is a