Elaine Pichet's
Artistic
Touch
Permanent Makeup and Intradermal Restoration
F.A.A.M, C.P.C.P. Board Certified in Permanent Cosmetics
"All of my patients' faces appear to me as beautiful and unique canvases on which I have the opportunity to enhance what God has placed there or to restore what time has washed away."
Elaine
Our Services
Eyebrows
Micro hairline strokes are applied to blend in with your existing eyebrows to create more defined and natural looking eyebrows.
Watercolor Lips
Improve lip appearance for all whether it be restoring color, reshaping lip borders, or balancing lips that may be too thin or too thick.
Eyeliner
Eyeliner is applied directly to the lash line for a natural look.
Scalp Micro-Pigmentation
Tiny, layered dots in different hues to replicate the look of a shadow on your scalp. This creates natural looking depth, definition and fullness. This process also stimulates hair growth.
Paramedical
Paramedical procedures including scar revision, re-pigmentation of hypo pigmented scars, alopecia and more.
3D Nipple
Re-pigmentation of the areola complex.
Artistic touch?
Artistic touch?
Artistic touch?
Artistic touch?
Artistic touch?
Artistic touch?
Permanent cosmetics can improve your appearance by restoring color and definition, ultimately offering an incredible visual change. It is a non-invasive option for many which can be extremely rejuvenating.
Permanent cosmetics, permanent makeup, or micro pigmentation – the titles may be different but the service is cosmetic tattooing. Make sure you research your provider! There are many providers offering cosmetic tattooing services that are not credentialed.
About Elaine
Founder & Permanent Makeup Artist
Throughout her career, Elaine Pichet, has singled herself in the field of permanent cosmetics because of her artistic and technical skills. Her approach is simple; less is more.
With an application that is truly artistic, Elaine knows how to study the features and suggest the best application. She will always say to her patient, that it’s about them, not about her. In the end, it is about the patient’s comfort zone and also the way they apply their own makeup.
Elaine sees permanent makeup as a means to restore color in aging skin or simply to enhance natural beauty.
Elaine graduated with merit at the International Institute of Permanent Cosmetics in Dallas after receiving her Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. She has performed thousands of procedures over the past 28 years; making her a top professional in this industry. Women fly in to Tucson from all over the country to have their procedures performed by Elaine. In addition, she has participated multiple times as a guest speaker at conventions of plastic surgeons in the USA and Canada and conventions of peers.
As a member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals and the American Academy of Micropigmentation, Elaine is dedicated to promoting permanent makeup safety, excellence at the highest level of professional standards. She is also the co-founder and member of the Permanent Makeup Society of Arizona (PMSAZ), a non-profit organization committed to continual education in the field of permanent cosmetics.
About Arianne
Permanent Makeup Artist
Arianne Salamis, Elaine’s daughter, joined the practice in 2018. She did her training at a S.P.C.P. (Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals) and mentored under Elaine. Soon after, she attained her certification as a permanent cosmetic professional. To this date, she has performed thousands of procedures.
Her style is classic, and she understands how permanent cosmetics can be transformative. She performs micro hairline stroke brows, eyeliner, water color lips, and scalp re-pigmentation for both men and women.
About Andrea
Trained in Switzerland, Andrea Stotsky is a Master aesthetician with a CIDESCO accreditation; an in- depth medical aesthetic degree which sets her apart. She has served as Director of Education for Decleor then acted as International Director of Education for MAC Cosmetics, and VP of Education for Doctors Dermatologic Formula (DDF) and later Director of Product Development for Canyon Ranch.
Let 33 years as a Master aesthetician serve as a guide to help you navigate to your best complexion EVER! Andrea loves all things skincare; from products to treatments but most importantly the people. She feels privileged to help people understand their skin and use the proper products to realize their skincare goals.
Client Testimonials
FAQ
What exactly are permanent cosmetics?
The term “permanent cosmetics” means cosmetic tattooing. Pigment is deposited into the dermal layer of the skin, giving the illusion of traditional makeup. Although eyeliner, eyebrow creation or enhancements, lip color, and beauty marks are the most common applications, a host of other services are available from specially trained advanced professionals, including the re-pigmentation of areolas, scar camouflage, and hair imitation. Sometimes industry professionals refer to permanent cosmetics as permanent makeup or micropigmentation.
How are permanent cosmetic procedures performed?
Various tools are used to implant pigment into the skin. These tools range from a traditional tattoo machine (coil machine), to a pen-type (rotary or digital-rotary machine), or to a non-mechanized manual device. The process includes an initial consultation, the pigment application procedure, and usually at least one finishing procedure where adjustments to the shape or the color are made.
Can anyone benefit from permanent cosmetics procedure?
Are permanent cosmetics really permanent?
Permanent cosmetics procedures are considered permanent because the color is implanted into the skin and cannot be washed off. Even when faded, the pigment components remain in the body regardless of the external visual appearance of the tattoo. As with any tattoo, many factors will cause fading. The predominant reason for color fading in a permanent cosmetic tattoo is the decomposition of pigments due to sun exposure. However, health conditions, medications, and facial products containing strong exfoliation and skin bleaching agents all can contribute to the need for maintenance. Precautions need to be taken with new treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), and some laser based treatments so as not to affect your permanent cosmetics. Regardless of what precautions you take, however, you can expect that your permanent cosmetic color will need refreshing at some future date.
How much can I expect to spend for permanent cosmetics?
The average cost per procedure varies but averages range from $300-$900. Advanced work may be charged at $100 to $300 per hour. Many advanced procedures are commonly referred to as para-medical procedures. Work performed in physicians’ offices or specialized clinics may be charged at higher rates. But, the cost of the procedure should never be the most important factor when selecting a potential technician. Your confidence in the technician’s training, talent and experience, their ethics and their compliance with health and safety requirements is paramount in the selection.
Which technician should I choose?
First, choose an SPCP member and be assured your technician adheres to a strict code of ethics and standards. Also choose a technician by considering training, experience, portfolio, and compliance with local and state laws. A consultation prior to scheduling a procedure provides the opportunity to gauge your comfort level with the technician and with the facility and equipment to be used. You need to feel comfortable with your choice of providers.
Is it tattooing?
How long should each procedure take?
The initial procedure usually takes from 1 to 2 ½ hours. Touch-up procedures usually require less time.
Are the procedures painful?
The answer to this varies, based on each individual’s tolerance to discomfort, and the skills of the technician performing the service. The permanent cosmetic industry benefits from several methods available that assist with comfort management. There are various non-prescription and prescription level topical anesthetic cream, ointment and gel preparations. Sometimes the technician will suggest the option of using a doctor to administer local anesthetic injections. Your technician will discuss these methods with you; determine which are offered and which method most appropriate for your procedure.
Is it safe?
Many state agencies specify infection control practices and sterilization guidelines. If proper guidelines are met and your technician is well trained in the procedure being performed, permanent cosmetic procedures should be completely safe. So few pigment reactions have been reported that many physicians suggest that a sensitivity test is not necessary, especially since allergic reactions do not occur immediately upon first exposure to a particular substance. With health standards in place, the possibility that you would have any serious medical problems as a result of a permanent cosmetic procedure is remote. You, too, have a role to play in your own safety. Your must comply with the post- procedural instructions to help reduce any associated risks from contamination of the newly pigmented area.
Can I still have MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?
Numerous studies showed that even for people who have large body tattoos there is little to no potential for irritation resulting from MRI. In the rare instance where discomfort resulted, it was localized and very temporary. A question on your intake form for MRI may ask if you have a tattoo. Be sure to check ‘yes’ if you have permanent cosmetics.
What if I don't like it?
Although the procedure is considered permanent, there is flexibility in changing color or shape to some extent. Your participation in color selection, final design and placement approval helps assure your ultimate satisfaction with the service.
Can I resume normal activities after the procedure?
Each client is unique. Generally, there is some swelling of the tattooed area. While eyebrows may show little after effect, eyeliner and lip procedures may produce more swelling lasting from two to seventy two hours. During the procedure, there may be some bleeding and although rare, some bruising. There is usually some tenderness for a few days. The immediate post-procedure color is darker than you may expect after five to ten days of healing. A good recommendation is to plan your permanent cosmetic procedure when you have no special events to attend for several days afterward.
What's a touch-up and when do I need one?
The tattooed color or design may require an adjustment after the initial procedure. The application of permanent cosmetics is a process. At least one follow-up visit should be scheduled to determine if additional work is necessary. Follow up “finishing” visits are scheduled from four to eight weeks after the initial procedure.
After the initial and follow up visits are complete, the timing for your future color refresher depends on your personal preference and the other factors discussed under “Are permanent cosmetics really permanent?” No one can really say exactly when you will need or want a color refresher. Often, the traditional makeup test is the guide. That is, when you find yourself using traditional makeup to ‘touch up’ your permanent cosmetics, it is likely the time for a color refresher visit.
Contact us
By appointment only. Please call to schedule.
4717 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718