Permanent Makeup

With Permanent Makeup You'll LOOK LIKE YOURSELF...ONLY BETTER!

This page is designed to give you a clear idea of what Permanent makeup (micro- pigmentation) is, and to assure you of its safety and effectiveness. It also explains how the treatments are customized to your particular needs and desires.

As your micro-pigmentation specialist, I myself have enjoyed the numerous benefits resulting from these treatments for the last 8 years, as a result of which, I am able to offer advice and guidance based not only on my expertise but my own personal experience of these procedures.

Can you imagine being able to go to the gym or the beach without sweating off your makeup?

I hope you find the following information helpful and informative and I look forward to being of service to you.

Sincerely,
Lisa Bourassa, LME, DAAM
Board Certified Diplomat of the American Academy of Micropigmentation

About Lisa

Lisa Bourassa has been helping women look and feel better about themselves for over 15 years.

While some Permanent Cosmetic Artists come from day spas and traditional tattooing background, very few of them have also worked as a Medical Aesthetician and Professional Make-up Artist. With 12 years experience in cosmetics and plastic surgery her experience is varied and extensive. She offers her clients the unique combination of skill as well as a keen aesthetic "eye." Her artistry goes beyond that as she is an active sculptor of the human figure. Also note that Lisa is Board Certified by The American Academy of Micropigmenation to perform cosmetic tattooing. The Academy dictates the highest standards in the industry.

Lisa's experience includes working with patients through cosmetic surgery before, during and after their procedures. By preparing their skin for surgery, working post operative to heal and camouflage temporary skin discolorations; patients feel better and heal faster. Once healing is complete patients often choose to have permanent makeup to complete their new look.

The first appointment will begin with a personal consultation. Here, Lisa will carefully listen to your wants, desires and concerns while she evaluates you with her aesthetic eye. She will consider all aspects of you and your requests; and then and only then, will she make recommendations to you on the colors and the styles that match YOUR style and fit YOUR face.

As a "Board Certified Micropigmentation Specialist", she is able to offer you advice and guidance based not only on her expertise but on her own personal experience. She has personally benefited and enjoyed the numerous benefits resulting from these treatments for the last 12 years.

Lisa has been honored several times for her fund raising activities all of which were to benefit women.

She quotes: "Having experienced the benefit of a charity at a tough time in my life - I benefit today by giving back for the benefit of other women in need."

She has been featured on television and has been the master of ceremonies at numerous charitable events to benefit battered women in need of reconstructive surgery.

PERMANENT MAKEUP FAQS:

Who can Benefit from Permanent Makeup?

Anyone who:

• Wishes to look their best at all times
• Works out, swims or has very oily skin
• Is busy with little time to devote to makeup
• Has a scar to cover
• Is a cancer survivor in need of camouflage
• Has allergies to makeup
• Is physically unable to apply makeup

How is it done?

Natural pigments are tattooed into the dermis of the skin.  I use a state of the art medically approved digital machine for precision and accuracy.

Who decides on shape and color?

Both of us!  The goal is to match the desired shade of pencil or makeup you use and to create a shape that is aesthetically pleasing.

First I sketch the tattoo in place with a cosmetic pencil while you are sitting up.  Once you agree on the shape I choose a few shades of liquid pigment to dab onto your skin closest to the area to tattoo.  You will make the final decision on color unless you choose to leave it up to my expertise in color selection.

Is the procedure painful?

Thanks to a variety of topical anesthetics pain is minimized.  Most of my clients describe the sensation as a tickle.  Those with a low pain tolerance will feel slight discomfort.

What is the healing process?

Immediately following the procedure the area tattooed will look about 40% darker and heavier.  You will look like you applied a little too much makeup.  There may also be some swelling from the anesthetics.  You can resume normal activities immediately and apply makeup the following day.  It will take 2-3 weeks to see the final result while the pigment matures and reaches its final color.

Health and Safety?

The digital technology system I use in these procedures is state of the art.  The pigment delivery system is recognized as one of the safest on the market today.  The needle cartridges used during the procedure are sterile, individually packaged and "one time use" only.  All equipment is sanitized after each client to eliminate the risk of cross contamination.

Medical Skin Care Products and Services

A personal consultation with Dr. Murphy and a licensed medical aesthetician offers the guidance and education patients need to reach their aesthetic goals using advanced skin care. Dr. Murphy prescribes and recommends skin care products from Obagi that can be used daily or in preparation of surgical procedures.

The Obagi Skin Health Restoration System works at a cellular level to correct surface discoloration, blemishes and stimulate cell renewal. This system helps renew the softness and glow of healthy skin. Products are individually customized to restore skin from below the surface, resulting in a true and visible improvement.

In addition to products that can be used in the home, Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgery offers Medical Aesthetician skin services such as microdermabrasion and light to medium depth facial peels such as the Obagi Blue Peel which will provide a deeper exfoliation experience.

If your skin has dull, tired or uneven appearances schedule an appointment for a personal evaluation with our Medical Aesthetician. She can recommend a treatment plan to provide you fresh healthy glow.