Permanent Makeup

Conveniently located to serve the areas of Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert and Scottsdale, AZ

Permanent Makeup is a cosmetic procedure that applies pigment underneath the skin to create a long-lasting appearance of color.

Permanent makeup is also referred to as derma pigmentation, micro pigmentation, and cosmetic or medical tattooing. When we think of makeup, we usually think of eyeshadow, lipstick, “powders and rouge”… but permanent makeup is so much more. Permanent makeup is also a powerful tool that can help patients who have undergone reconstructive surgery feel more like themselves. A permanent application of pigment can conceal, enhance, or create endless possibilities.

Dr. Robert G. Bonillas is dedicated to making all of his patients look and feel their best. For those that need to add a little color to their life, he recommends Michele Quintana.

Michele Quintana or Michele Q for short is a Permanent Makeup Artist and a Certified Surgical Technologist who has worked in the plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine fields for decades. Michele offers clients a keen artistic eye for natural beauty enhancement as well as great hands-on technical skills from her many years assisting surgeries.

You’ll benefit from what Michele Q has learned from many plastic surgeons how to have an artistic eye, especially when the human body is not symmetrical from one side to the other. The goal as a permanent makeup artist is to restore and refresh your overall look, enhancing and balancing your facial features. There is nothing more rewarding to Michele Q Permanent Makeup than to bring happiness and self confidence so you can put your best FACE forward.

If your aesthetic goals are just a matter of finding the right shade, reach out to Michele Q. To schedule a consultation, call (480) 951-0539.

Contents

1 About Permanent Makeup
2 Dispelling the Myths
3 Makeup Your Mind
4 Candidates for Permanent Makeup
- 4.1 Permanent makeup is an excellent solution for:
5 Procedure
6 Recovery
7 How Much Does Permanent Makeup Cost in Scottsdale?
8 FAQ
9 References

About Permanent Makeup

A permanent makeup procedure places a pigment in the dermis by penetrating the skin with a needle. This is of course, how tattoos have been applied for centuries. The word tattoo is derived from the Tahitian word “tattau” which translates essentially as “to mark.” ⁽¹⁾ However, permanent makeup has a completely different purpose than the myriad others that lead people to their local ink parlor. Permanent makeup can accentuate a person’s natural beauty and can correct and improve the aftermath of surgery.

Michele Q is a permanent makeup artist who uses her artistic techniques to apply permanent eyebrows, permanent eyeliner and permanent lip blushing. Each procedure is customized and personalized to the individual. Michele Q Permanent Makeup will enhance your own natural beauty and it allows you to look fresh and ready to take on the day no matter what you’re doing. Permanent makeup won’t smear, smudge or rub off and simplifies your daily beauty routine.

Michele Q permanent makeup DOES NOT offer microblading, but she may be able to help you recover your botched eyebrows from the mistake of microblading.

Dispelling the Myths

Michele Q Permanent Makeup is the premiere place to go to enhance your natural beauty through permanent makeup and cosmetic tattooing. Permanent Makeup won’t smear, smudge or rub off no matter what you’re doing. From sleeping, to exercising..going to a club..out to dinner..swimming..church..hanging out with friends or relaxing on the couch..you’ll always look amazing and natural. Michele Q Permanent Makeup is your key to around the clock effortless beauty.

If the simple addition of color in an area can improve your everyday life, don’t hesitate to reach out to Michele Q. Call (480) 951-0539 to schedule a consultation and learn more about what permanent makeup can do for you.

Makeup Your Mind

We have beautiful colors in Arizona. We also have a little heat…

Permanent makeup won’t sweat, smear, or rub off while you’re enjoying the desert lifestyle – ever. That’s why it’s so important to choose a well-trusted and honest permanent makeup artist.

Candidates for Permanent Makeup

Permanent makeup helps women who have a hard time going through the daily routine of putting on makeup. It also corrects skin discoloration resulting from a medical procedure or condition.

Permanent makeup is an excellent solution for:

Beauty enthusiasts with poor eyesight, shaky hands, or compromised coordination
Those who want to save time and money on their daily cosmetic routine
Replacing perfectly tinted areolae for women who have undergone mastectomies
Diminishing the whitish appearance of scars
Replacing missing eyebrows due to hair loss

Procedure

After your treatment area has been sterilized and numbed, will mark an outline of the area to be colored. Then, she’ll use a specialized digital permanent makeup machine to apply an expertly matched pigment. These powerful yet gentle devices are easily adjustable, and quiet. They deliver a delicate and comfortable experience that has been known to lull clients to sleep.

Recovery

You may or may not have ever had, or cared to have a tattoo. But after your permanent makeup procedure, you may also experience some of the same sensations. Sensitivity, redness, or slight swelling may occur after your session. However, because of the small area being treated, the specialized tools, this procedure is a walk in the park compared to other cosmetic procedures! You will need to keep the area clean to avoid infection and expect some peeling as the skin heals. You’ll be given personalized care instructions and will know exactly what to expect from your consultation appointment. It’s this high level of care and expertise that has earned her the acclaim and support of her devoted clientele and medical professionals, including Dr. Bonillas.

To learn more about the other cosmetic procedures that Dr. Bonillas offers at Scottsdale Plastics, follow his blog, Beauty Talk.

How Much Does Permanent Makeup Cost in Scottsdale?

FAQ

Is permanent makeup really permanent?

Permanent makeup ink is formulated differently than regular tattoo ink and comes in lighter, more natural colors. As a result, it fades more noticeably over the years, especially for younger clients who expose their skin to more of the elements and beauty treatments. Only diamonds are forever! Clients may choose to have a touch-up to increase the vibrancy of lighter permanent makeup after a few years.

Is permanent makeup painful?

Permanent makeup can be applied after the area is thoroughly numbed. It also uses a light, specialized digital machine to perforate the skin. Many patients describe the sensation as a “tickling” or “scratching” on the treatment area.

What if I change my mind about my permanent makeup?

Choosing to have permanent makeup applied is an important decision, and should not be entered into lightly. The best strategy is to choose colors and enhancements that match your natural complexion. While you can always wear “topical” makeup over your permanent makeup, you can’t wash off permanent makeup. For those who have been subjected to poorly performed or thought-out permanent makeup procedures, there is hope. However, it is not a quick fix. There are laser treatments performed by plastic surgeons that can lessen the appearance of permanent makeup. This may take several laser treatment sessions and may lead to scarring.

References

Khunger N, Molpariya A, Khunger A. Complications of Tattoos and Tattoo Removal: Stop and Think Before you ink. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2015;8(1):30-36. doi:10.4103/0974-2077.155072
Tomita S, Mori K, Yamazaki H, Mori K. Complications of permanent makeup procedures for the eyebrow and eyeline. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021;100(18):e25755. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000025755
Goldman A, Wollina U. Severe unexpected adverse effects after permanent eye makeup and their management by Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. Clin Interv Aging. 2014;9:1305-1309. Published 2014 Aug 11. doi:10.2147/CIA.S67167