Permanent Eyebrows

[salpal]

Just had mine done by Kim located at Dr. Blumberg's office (dentist) located just across from Freedom Pointe. She did a fabulous job with hair like strokes. I am now considering having my lips lined. I was surprised that the eyebrow technique did not hurt. I have already recommended her to several friends. 352-430-2100 is the dentist's office number, I lost her direct number.

I have heard that Sherri at Cal's is great, but I preferred to be in a medical location. Just a personal preference.

[gomoho]

Pictures please

[SantaClaus]

No picture = didn't happen

[slipcovers]

No picture = didn't happen

That's not nice, Santa. Many of us old folks don't know how to post pictures. YOU BETTER WATCH OUT!!!!!!

[SantaClaus]

[emoji318]

[MoeVonB61]

TAKE it FROM ME!!...DO NOT get your lips lined!...Talk to 3 people who have (I am one of them!!). The lips are mucosal tissue and do not absorb the "tattoo" of the permanent makeup in the same fashion as the eyebrows. Getting them even is impossible and you will need to use lip liner the rest of your "fading time" to make them even. !!

[Barefoot]

Pictures please

Bravely done!
A picture would be wonderful.
It might provide motivation to those of us who are chicken.
Bawk, bawk, bawk.

[CFrance]

I know someone who had her lips done, and she said it was a waste, because the color didn't stay. It faded.

[salpal]

42587

had to wait till all healed. Don't know how to turn photo around -- no makeup on at all

[In awe of TV]

Very nice! Enjoy them.

[willie72]

Can you let us know what the cost is?

[willie72]

Can you let us know what the procedure cost?

[OBXNana]

Beautiful! In all honesty, they are the nicest I've seen. The color is realistic and the arch is perfect. They don't look like a child used a magic marker. Thank you for sharing.

[Barefoot]

42587
had to wait till all healed. Don't know how to turn photo around -- no makeup on at all

Very natural looking, good job.

[salpal]

4260742607 Thanks - Another pic - this time I am wearing mascara, but nothing on brows


I choose Kim because she does the hairlike strokes versus standard tattoos and is located in a medical office.

Cost $350 Cal's charges $199.

Sorry upside down, can barely figure out how to attach photo......June Rose's post below is correct...if you click on the photos, it will be right side up.

What's with the Santa Claus poster???

I have received a couple of private messages, so let me answer some other questions. NO, it did NOT hurt. I was able to pick any color and any shape I wanted...Kim actually drew a few different ones on my brows, but I opted for shape and color I originally had.
I still have some eyebrow hair, but it is sparse and white in some spots. My original eyebrows are underneath, they were not shaved. The white hairs still show if you look extremely close, so I may pluck them as they continue to show up. Time from start to finish was about an hour. Prep time took 15 minutes, had to wait 20 minutes for numbing cream to kick in and actual procedure, less than five minutes or so. After procedure, you have to wear vaseline/aquafor on your eyebrows for 3 - 5 days. You will have to get brows touched up every 18 months or so.

[juneroses]

I clicked on one of the photos, planning to rotate it in my photo software. However, when I clicked, it righted itself and no editing was needed on my part. Maybe it will work that way for others here too.

Meanwhile, your brows look very nice. Kudos to Kim. - June

[SantaClaus]

I'm sorry if I offended anyone; it's a fairly common comment on forums like this that if someone mentions something that could be greatly benefited by having a photo someone will say "no picture, didn't happen". It's just a friendly jab to say a picture would really underline your point. Also, as my name and avatar suggest, I'm a professional Santa Claus, so I'm a naturally playful and interactive person. Finally, I agree with previous posters, very nice job and quite natural looking.

[Sable99]

42587

had to wait till all healed. Don't know how to turn photo around -- no makeup on at all

What happens to the eyebrow you have left? Do they remove them?

I have a scar in my eyebrow from a childhood fall and I would love to cover it up.

[Barefoot]

What happens to the eyebrow you have left? Do they remove them?


I have received a couple of private messages, so let me answer some other questions. NO, it did NOT hurt. I was able to pick any color and any shape I wanted...Kim actually drew a few different ones on my brows, but I opted for shape and color I originally had.

I still have some eyebrow hair, but it is sparse and white in some spots. My original eyebrows are underneath, they were not shaved. The white hairs still show if you look extremely close, so I may pluck them as they continue to show up.

Sable, I asked her that same question in a PM.
Her reply is highlighted above.
I'm sure they would shave your existing eyebrows if you really wanted that,
but Salpal said they tattooed beneath the existing hair.
And that the original eyebrow hair was barely noticeable.

[Sable99]

Thanks Salpal and Barefoot. BTW, your eyebrows look great!

[Blessed2BNTV]

They look terrific!

[Jullie]

Permanent eyeliner question: would like to know if it is worth it and how long does it last before fading?

[Scottie]

I was considering Kim doing my brows but I had second thoughts about spending
$ 450

[ssmith]

someone answer Jullie question about permanent liner. I want to know also.

I did talk to someone who had it done up north and she did say she had to have a touch up since it did fade...soooo I am wondering how often one would need to do the touch-up

[salpal]

It costs $350 NOT $450. I am so happy with the results, I am having Kim do my eyeliners next week. $200

Kim Forsberg: 352-430-2100
1503 Buenos Aires Blvd Bldg.190
The Villages -- inside Dentist office - Dr. Blumberg

Touch ups for either eyebrows/lines depend upon your skin type and how dark you decide to go -- usually need a touch up every 2 - 5 years I am told.
Kim has 30 years experience and is the only one in the area that does the hair-stroke method. She may cost more than most, but in my humble opinion, you get what you pay for

[Vicki.baker@aol.com]

I just had my eyebrows done this week at Cals with Sharie Gardner. She did a wonderful job, she is very particular . I would definitely recommend her.

[Wandatime]

Wow, those look great! I have very sparse brows due to age and being over zealous with the tweezers (hey, I was trying to look like Bette Midler); I've wanted to get mine done but was afraid they'd look artificial. Yours look very natural.

[Wandatime]

I just had my eyebrows done this week at Cals with Sharie Gardner. She did a wonderful job, she is very particular . I would definitely recommend her.

Vicki - can we see a picture of yours?

[Vicki.baker@aol.com]

Not sure how to post picture, help

[Wandatime]

I'll try. When you reply, you'll see a little paperclip at the top. Click on that, then you'll see browse. If you click on that it will take you to your computer where you can find your picture and click on it to attach it to your reply.

[juneroses]

This is in response to those who asked about the longevity of permanent eyeliner. Mine (top lid only) is now 5 years old. No significant fading that I can see (and I've checked with a magnifying glass too).

[Vicki.baker@aol.com]

Still alittle dark, done on Monday, will lighten yet. $199 at Cals

[Vicki.baker@aol.com]

Why up side down pic? Sorry

[salpal]

Brows and eyeliner now!

43671

Sorry upside down....cannot figure out how to change!

[Sable99]

Brows and eyeliner now!

43671

Sorry upside down....cannot figure out how to change!

Both your eyebrows and eyeliner look great! But, I have some questions.

I've thought about having eyeliner done for years but have always been told that it is very painful to have done. Was it?

If Kim is the only person that does the brush stroke that looks so natural. Can anyone do the touch ups if she quits or retires?

How many appointments do you have to have for each procedure? I'm in Michigan and only in TV for two weeks at a time! (We rent out our home in a long-term rental program and have to rent when we visit. Our rental company doesn't allow cats and I won't leave my two for more than two weeks at a time.)

[Barefoot]

Both your eyebrows and eyeliner look great! But, I have some questions.
I've thought about having eyeliner done for years but have always been told that it is very painful to have done. Was it?
If Kim is the only person that does the brush stroke that looks so natural. Can anyone do the touch ups if she quits or retires?
How many appointments do you have to have for each procedure?

Like Sable, I am also really interested in the idea of permanent make-up.
But I'm skeered. I applaud people who've just gone ahead and done the procedures.
I talked to my Opthamologist who thinks it is a really, really, really bad idea.
But I expected that reply from him.
I'm wondering ... Does Kim do an allergy test first?

[Vicki.baker@aol.com]

Sherie at Cals did a pre-test on the numbing agent first. I had just my eyebrows done as the "natural tails" were pretty much gone. No, it didn't hurt, took about 1 hr. Start to finish. I am very pleased.

[Barefoot]

Sherie at Cals did a pre-test on the numbing agent first. I had just my eyebrows done as the "natural tails" were pretty much gone. No, it didn't hurt, took about 1 hr. Start to finish. I am very pleased.

Thanks Vicki. I wasn't as worried about being allergic to the numbing agent, as I am about being allergic to the dye used for the eyeliner tattoo.
It is awfully close to the eyeball.

[Vicki.baker@aol.com]

Talking to the professionals May ease your fears and answer your questions.

[Barefoot]

Talking to the professionals May ease your fears and answer your questions.

That's true, of course. But professionals are trying to sell a service.
That's why I always like to hear from fellow TOTVers about their own personal experiences and recommendations.

[salpal]

I can only speak for Kim's procedures. The eyebrows did not hurt at all. Kim uses a medical grade numbing cream (I'm sure they all do).

The eye liner, however, did involve what I would consider minor pain, hard to describe, but a little like getting a scratch on your leg...more annoying than painful, but certainly not unbearable. The entire procedure was an hour start to finish. The actual procedure itself is around 5 minutes. The rest of the time is prep and waiting for numb cream to kick in.

If you are the type of person that cannot tolerate the least amount of discomfort, then don't do this. (not judging). All cosmetic procedures involve some amount of discomfort, although minor (in my humble opinion and experience). For example, Botox, fillers -- any type of injections are just that, needles into your face. Although numbing cream is applied ahead of time, wherever your skin is thin, you will experience the injection. Keep in mind an injection lasts less than 3 seconds, it helps keep things in perspective.

I had zero soreness from eyebrows afterward, just itchy as everything was healing. I have had some minor swelling from eyeliner, but just had it done 3 days ago. I am attending a special event in August, so wanted all the "effects" over with prior.

Someone asked what happens when Kim retires? The only answer is that I will go to someone else to have touch ups. It's like when your doctor retires, you find someone else. I'm guess Kim is in her 50's, hard to tell, she is lovely, but the fact that she has 30 years experience makes me think this.

Forgot to answer another question: On the day of the procedure, each took about an hour. You then have a follow up appointment for six weeks after procedure for touch ups to any areas that may be spotty.