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Board Certified in
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520.991.7438
1802 E. Prince Rd., Ste. B
Tucson, AZ 85719
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Artistic Touch
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ELAINE'S SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
July
2009 - Spring Symposium of the American Society of
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Laguna
Niguel, CA


March 2009 - Breast
Cancer Survivors Boot Camp, Tucson
(Repigmentation of the Aureola)
February 2009 - Fountain
of Youth Seminar at Splendido, Tucson
"Permanent cosmetics
are gaining popularity"
PERMANENT COSMETICS IS A FAST GROWING FIELD; it is a
wonderful option for women but it can also be a
nightmare if the application is not properly done. If
you are considering permanent cosmetics, do your
research. Many options are offered to you whether you go
on the web and consult with the Society of Permanent
Cosmetic Professionals (S.P.C.P), the American Academy
of Micropigmentation (A.A.M), or the Permanent Makeup
Society of Arizona (P.M.S.A.Z.). You need to take into
consideration that permanent makeup is tattooing and
therefore permanent. Unfortunately, the permanent makeup
industry is not regulated in Arizona and a lot of poorly
skilled technicians will be performing procedures.
There are a few different methods utilized to apply
pigment such as the coil machine (used for body art
tattooing), the pen machine, rotary or digital machine
and the hand method. No method is better than the other;
it is purely by choice of the technician. Many
technicians are versed in all of the methods but favor
one in particular. Some methods may be presented to you
as new and better but only pigment brands and/or hand
tools may differ. Most technicians will also use a form
of anesthetic ointment to numb the skin before a
procedure.
Talk to your technician about allergic reactions; some
allergic reactions have been identified but are rather
rare. Have a test patch before you undergo your
procedure although it would not prevent you from
developing an allergic reaction, sometimes, many years
later. All current manufacturers of pigments assure
their pigments are MRI safe and hypo-allergenic. Also,
all permanent makeup procedures will fade with time;
touch ups every two or three years are to be expected.
Before any procedure there are several questions that
you should address with your technician. Here are some
examples: Where is the procedure performed? It is
illegal in Arizona to perform tattooing out of a
residence. Is sterilization available? Are needles
reused? How about cross-contamination? Are universal
precautions taken for your own safety as well as the
technician? Are preventative steps such as anti-viral
medication suggested? Do they have pre and
post-procedure instructions?
Always check your technician's credentials, continuing
education, how many procedures were performed, board
certifications (memberships are not enough), portfolio,
informed consents and detailed paperwork, blood borne
pathogens certification, etc. Have many consultations
although, the best is always a solid referral from a
friend, family member, physician, plastic surgeon and/or
a co-worker. Lastly, make sure your technician is also
an artist; your features are unique, so should be your
permanent makeup application! Many times a bargain in
permanent cosmetics is not a bargain; your face is being
permanently marked.
As a woman and a permanent makeup artist, I would like
to stress the importance of researching thoroughly
before you make any decisions. Patients will always say
that permanent cosmetics was the best thing they have
ever done but it is heartbreaking when I hear and see
some very unfortunate outcomes.
AZHealth Magazine - January 2005 |
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Boost
Your Immune System
Ever feel like your immune system is
working overtime? If so, you might want to give it some
help by working with a massage therapist or skin care
professional trained in manual lymph drainage. This
mysterious sounding name refers to a technique that was
invented in Europe and is widely used there. The
treatment can not only boost your immunity, it can help
the body detox, move congestion out of the body, and
reduce swelling, especially after surgery.
The lymphatic system supports the body’s immunity
function and involves several organs (adenoids, thymus,
tonsils, spleen), hundreds of lymph nodes, and a network
of vessels. A clear fluid called lymph flows through
these vessels and filters metabolic waste through the
lymph nodes. These wastes include bacteria, dead cells,
fats, fluids, proteins, and viruses.
When a trained therapist gently stimulates lymph nodes,
it helps correct swelling and stagnation in the nodes,
boosts the immune system, reduces local fluid retention,
and provides relaxation. Giving this treatment requires
advanced training and is practiced with a very specific
set of light, massage-like strokes.
These strokes are
light, and there should be no discomfort. You may feel
you are hardly being treated at all, but lymphatic
drainage goes a long way in terms of the benefits you
may gain.
AFTERCARE
After your lymph
drainage treatment, it’s important to drink plenty of
water. It’s possible you could feel some mild, flu-like
symptoms, depending on how much strain your body has
been under prior to treatment because of environmental
pollutants, medication, and diet, especially where
alcohol and sugar are concerned. Most people leave a
session simply feeling relaxed; but if you don’t feel at
the top of your game, drink plenty of water, watch your
salt intake, and be physically active.
Manual lymph drainage
is one way to manage your wellness in a busy world that
makes many demands on your time and energy. An ounce of
prevention is definitely better than coming down with
the sniffles or other pesky ailments. Make the choice to
fortify your immune system and sail on feeling and
living better.
This article is from the Spring/Summer
2009 issue of Body Sense magazine. Provided courtesy of
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Contact us at
info@elainepichet.com
Elaine Pichet's
Artistic Touch, Inc.
F.A.A.M., C.P.C.P.
Board Certified in Permanent Cosmetics
520.991.7438
1802 E. Prince Rd., Ste. B
Tucson, AZ 85719
(just west of Prince and Campbell,
next to Dr. Carol McGonigle's Office)
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