If you are considering micropigmentation, you should also do the same investigative procedures. The procedure will alter your appearance and is permanent. Implanting the pigment is usually done in three saturation visits allowing approximately 4 week between visits. A topical anesthetic is used as a method of controlling pain and discomfort during the application. Discomfort varies with individuals.
Most patients feel just a vibration while others say they feel nothing at all.
The apprehensive client may request an oral pain medication from a physician prior to the procedure. Following the procedure, a topical antibiotic is applied and post procedure instructions are discussed in detail. It is of utmost importance that the client follows the post procedure instructions to assure the maximum benefit from the micropigmentation. Regardless of what type of equipment is used, the most important issue is sterility of equipment used. Meeting the same strict guidelines as a medical facility should prove to be an acceptable standard of sterilization.