I am currently only certified through SofTap® to teach the manual or hand method of permanent makeup and have not yet received my certification to teach using tattoo machines. I use both tools in my practice and believe that a course that offers instruction in both methods are important to create a well-rounded skill set […]
Author Archives: jeannie@juvessentials.com
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Feb
Feb
Am I a good candidate for your non-laser tattoo removal? Many of my clients come in because they’ve had a botched permanent makeup tattoo elsewhere and come in to JuvEssentials because we can fix it. In most cases. First, we need to remove the old one and then we can start from a blank canvas. […]
09
Jan
Jan
Do you do eyebrow tattoos for men? Eyebrow alopecia is quite common in women and men. We actually have more males than you would imagine coming in for permanent makeup eyebrow procedures. With a “natural look” being our main concern and focus, the result is not fake. The result looks just as hair would look. […]
02
Dec
Dec
I had surgery recently and now I have white patches where the scar is. Can you mask skin discoloration with permanent cosmetic tattooing? We can most certainly improve the appearance of your skin and camouflage your depigmentation with permanent cosmetic tattooing. It’s a very common side-effect to surgery and we do a fair amount of […]
01
Dec
Dec
How Do I Care for My Skin After Getting My Tattoo Removed? · Keep the affected area clean and dry for at least 24 hours or until the scab falls off on its own · Don’t apply any product over the area until healed unless otherwise directed · Dab the area with clean towel if […]
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Nov
Nov
Going gray generally happens gradually for most people and usually not even all the hairs may be affected. So any subsequent touch up would be an opportunity to address the changing color (a brow that is well-defined in color and shape can easily camouflage a few stray gray hairs). If allowed to fade on their […]
01
Sep
Sep
How is Non-laser Tattoo Removal performed? Unlike laser tattoo removal, our tattoo removal process is less painful and less expensive – often with 50-70% fewer treatments needed. While there are other non-laser methods available, this unique professional treatment is almost identical to the tattoo-over process and is completely safe when properly performed and non-toxic. A specially-formulated […]
07
Aug
Aug
Typical prescriptive anti-viral oral medication dosage is 500mg twice per day for 5-7 days, starting 2 days prior to getting a lip tattoo. This is an important precaution to take because the herpes simplex type 1 virus (HSV-1) that causes fevers blisters (aka cold sores) never leaves the body and the outbreaks are extremely contagious. Please note that […]
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Apr
Apr
Is areola tattooing covered by insurance? Thanks to the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (Click here for more info), your insurance is required to cover post mastectomy reconstruction, to include areola/nipple repigmentation. Check with your insurance regarding this service and then give JuvEssentials a call 415-654-5859.
09
Mar
Mar
If I get a lip tattoo, will I be stuck with the same lip color all the time? We prefer to do subtle colors that look completely natural for your lips so that they have a beautiful tint without looking pale and dull. So not only will you never have to worry about being stuck with a […]
08
Nov
Nov
You’re welcome to wear all your makeup as usual if you’re just coming in for your eyebrows. The only time when makeup becomes an issue is when someone comes in for an eyeliner or lip procedure wearing, respectively, hard-to-remove eye makeup or lipstick. If you are coming in for an eyeliner consultation or procedure, please do not wear […]
13
Oct
Oct
CareCredit®️ is a credit card marketed towards people want assistance in the form of credit to pay for health care related services, particularly elective procedures. Providers see this as a way to deliver their services to a larger market (i.e., people who may not have the means to make such purchases otherwise). Looking at the reviews […]
01
Sep
Sep
After either 1 or 2 consecutive follow ups after the initial session, your cosmetic tattoo should look good for at least a year, and then the frequency of touch ups needed or desired thereafter will vary from person to person. Some peoples’ skin may retain color well while in others the color will fade more quickly. Timely […]
02
Aug
Aug
Unless there is existing scar tissue from the previous tattoo and/or the tattoo removal, once the skin in healed there should be no issues with re-tattooing the brows. Schedule a Consultation Today. Jeannie Sides, Owner/Practitioner at JuvEssentials is the #1 Rated Permanent Makeup Correction Artist in San Francisco. Schedule a consultation today. Verified Reviews
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Jul
Jul
Yes, tattooed eyebrows can be pretty much completely removed to significantly lightened depending on how much ink had been implanted in the skin and how long ago. Generally the newer the tattoo (usually less than 3 years), the more readily the ink can be removed. More than one session may be needed to completely […]
08
Jun
Jun
Actually, the opposite tends to be true for most of my clients, and this is probably due to the fact that because the skin on the eyelids is thinner it also numbs more easily. As for pain tolerance, this FAQ sums up for most people: https://juvessentials.com/im-nervous-about-the-pain-involved-how-much-will-this-hurt/ Schedule a Consultation Today. Jeannie Sides, Owner/Practitioner at JuvEssentials is […]
02
Jun
Jun
Juvederm fillers have not been shown to pose problems for a lip tattoo. However, a lip tattoo may remove the need for Juvederm. Unlike a typical injectable filler, lip tattoos can stimulate the creation of your lips’ own natural collagen and give them a fuller appearance – permanently. Schedule a Consultation Today. Jeannie Sides, Owner/Practitioner […]
06
May
May
Each different permanent makeup technician may have his or her own set of before and after care instructions. As a client it is your responsibility to follow the instructions that you have been given for optimal results. The following is a common list of before and after care instructions from all across the internet that include those […]
08
Apr
Apr
The tattoo removal solution is tattooed into the skin in order to effectively come into contact with the unwanted ink. Once that occurs, the tattoo removal solution is able to bind to the unwanted ink and draw it out of the skin in a chemical extraction process. For this reason, acid peels, retinoids, or any […]
01
Mar
Mar
Quite a few of my clients travel from outside the Bay Area to see me, however please keep in mind that cosmetic tattooing is usually a multi-session procedure (unless you’re going for a solid fill, which I don’t do), so depending on the state of your brows and the results you’re looking to achieve, you should […]
17
Oct
Oct
Contact lenses themselves should not impact the recovery of an eyeliner tattoo. However if you are a contact lens wearer it is advised to switch to eyeglasses for the first day or two if your eyes are still sensitive from the procedure. If they feel okay and you have no other alternatives other than contacts, […]
16
Aug
Aug
Several saline-based solutions are available to remove unwanted body art tattoos and permanent makeup. If pigment removal is not necessary, we can correct the existing tattoo using special corrective pigments and tattooing techniques. A corrective color is first implanted over the faded makeup to “neutralize” the unnatural shade, such as blue, orange, or pink. Usually […]
09
Jun
Jun
Does Tattoo Removal Cause Scarring? Although any type of permanent makeup or tattoo removal can cause some skin color changes or scarring, the non-laser tattoo removal method has a lower risk of creating scars. Usually the skin is reddish or pink for several months. This color gradually lightens as collagen rebuilds and the new skin […]
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Apr
Apr
Can permanent makeup be corrected? Fortunately in many cases, existing permanent makeup can be corrected or at least improved. We perform everything from color corrections and shape adjustments to tattoo removal and lightening on a regular basis. Should you have an undesirable brow, eyeliner or lip color we can remove and correct this issue with […]
03
Feb
Feb
There is no way to know if antibiotics would affect a cosmetic tattoo except if a change in body chemistry affects how your skin takes color. But more importantly, it’s important to know what you’re on antibiotics for; the doctor who prescribed your antibiotics should know if there is any contraindication to having your brows tattooed. In the case […]