Define Your Eyes, Brows & Lips

Topical anesthetics are used to numb the area. These are specifically made for micropigmentation procedures and are highly effective and greatly minimize any discomfort. We make every effort to enusre you are comfortable during the full procedure.

Yes. It is a type of tattooing where pigment is placed under the surface of the skin by means of a tiny, sterile needle. We used needle configurations that are similar to that used on the body. The main difference between body tattooing and permanent makeup is, cosmetic tattoos are meant to enhance one’s appearance and facial beauty and body tattoos are to beautify your body with ink. Pigments for cosmetics are soft, natural colours ideal for the face and body ink is often bright and vibrant to make a statement. The difference between microblading and cosmetic tattooing is it uses a hand tool vs a machine to create hair strokes in the brow.

Semi-permanent makeup is applied in the upper layers of the skin so it gradually fades as the skin exfoliates naturally. If you are hesitant to commit to cosmetic tattooing, we can create a semi-permanent tattoo using lighter pigment colours and a more superficial technique.

Each treatment varies, but on average it will take 2 hours. The most important and sometimes the lengthiest part of the procedure, is the design and choosing of the colors, both of which require approval by the client. Full lips, including lining, takes a little longer, we book 3 hours.

After a permanent eyeliner procedure, you may have mild swelling around the eyes. The amount of swelling is very minimal. You may have mild redness along the lash line. This generally only lasts a day or two if any at all. You will not have any noticeable swelling after an eyebrow procedure. You will have mild swelling after your lipstick procedure that only lasts a day or two.

After a lip procedure your lips may feel a bit swollen and tender for a few days and the colour will appear a bit darker initially. Some people will book this procedure on a Friday and return to work on Monday. Brows will appear darker in color for a couple days then soften as they heal but they will look beautiful immediately after your procedure. Eye procedures for both permanent eyebrows and eyeliner, are generally fine to go to work the following day unless you have mild swelling and prefer to take a day off.

The treatment is permanent and will not wash off, however, it will fade over time. We recommend a yearly color enhancement to keep your permanent makeup looking its best. The length of time it lasts varies with the treatment area, the color chosen and the skin type. Darker colors will last longer. Many factors affect the color such as skin type (oily vs dry), UV exposure from sun or tanning beds, type of pigment used, technique or type of tattoo style done.

Fees vary between $300 – $600 per procedure depending on the area and amount of time involved. The service requires 2 appointments. Your second appointment is done 1-3 months later. Please inquire about pricing on each area as there are many techniques and styles for permanent makeup, each requiring varying amounts of time and skill. We no longer include the second appointment in our initial appointment pricing. It is highly recommended to book your follow up appointment to allow the artist to see how the pigment healed in to your skin, check that the color and shape are perfect and ensure your permanent makeup lasts a long time for you. We require a $100 deposit to reserve your appointment for you. Our cancellation policy can be reviewed on our Spa Policies section under our “About” tab. The remainder of the service cost is due at time of service.

Keep in mind that this is not a service to decide on by price alone. It is important to look at all aspects of this procedure before you make your decision. Do you like the artists style and design? Is the clinic clean and safe? Are the needles and accessories sterile and disposable? Is the topical anesthetic used effective? Are pictures available of the artists work? What type of training did they have? We will answer all your questions so you feel confident and comfortable choosing North Okanagan Skin & Laser for your permanent makeup.

A consultation will be done prior to the procedure at our Vernon medispa. Consult and tattooing can be booked as one appointment or separately. The process from start to finish will be explained to you and we will discuss your medical history to ensure you are a good candidate for permanent makeup. We will also discuss different techniques, choose a color and gather all the information you need to feel comfortable and confident with the procedure and complete the consent forms. We will also look at pictures together and discuss what shape or style will look best on you.