I plan to be back in Roanoke soon, the date still to be determined (possibly June 15). The location is Medical Grade Skin Care, Inc., 4523 Brambleton Avenue SW. To make an appointment please contact Betsy McClearn at 540/774-3223.
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How Black Is Your Black?
There are two compounds available for black pigment: carbon black, which is often used by body –art technicians, and iron-oxide black, most often used by permanent-makeup technicians. Carbon black, also known as lamp black, bone black and thermal black, is a hydrocarbon compound with a small, round molecule which is both darker and more likely [...]
New York Times: “Tattoos as Makeup? Read the Fine Print”
Thanks to a recent caller who referred to this article from February 2011. It is a well-stated and apt warning for anyone considering permanent makeup, and, I believe, presents a more balanced report than the NPR story. As noted before, I welcome all questions about my materials, my methods, and my qualifications. Please read the [...]
Responding to “Tattoo Ink Stained by Safety Concerns”
I’ve been alerted to a recent NPR story and its FDA reference. Readers and listeners should make the distinction between tattoo inks and permanent makeup pigments–their formulas are very different; beyond that, I can’t comment on tattoo inks. As others have pointed out, the same color compounds that are used in permanent makeup pigments are [...]
Dedicated parking–yay!
I now have a dedicated parking space which is available at no charge for clients during their visit. Please call for instructions.
Now offering scar revision
Scar revision, which helps to flatten and smooth uneven skin after it is completely healed, can be done without surgery using a tattoo needle without pigment. Although it takes place slowly–over weeks and months between visits–the results can be quite an improvement. I am currently working with a young man who was hurt in a [...]
