Permanently Beautiful

January 2009 Winter News

Permanent Look — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:32 +0000

You’ll want to click in to read our newest e-newsletter today. This issue features these great articles:

Lovely Lip Tips From Our Expert Melany Whitney
We’ve Got a New Name
Introducing our new blog “Permanently Beautiful”

You can check out our newest issue here: http://www.permanentmkup.com/newsletters/2009/jan-09.html or visit our Newsletter Archive for more great articles and information.

Paramedical Tattooing Camouflages Facial Scars

Permanent Look — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:00:02 +0000

The Cleveland Clinic has pioneered the first face transplant in the U.S. You may have read about the radical procedure last month in which Dr. Maria Siemionow and a team of specialists replaced 80% of a woman’s face with that of a female cadaver in a complex operation that took 23 hours. It was only the fourth face transplant attempted in the world. While the thought of undergoing such drastic surgery may seem horrific, the procedure offers new hope for burn victims and others who have been horribly disfigured. Dr. Siemionow’s research and efforts were funded in part by a $42 million U.S. military grant designed to restore severely disfigured veterans. The military is collaborating with the Cleveland Clinic to treat service members injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.

That the medical community has developed the capacity to perform a face transplant points out the extreme duress people experience when their face is disfigured or scarred by an accident, injury or surgical procedure. Our face is our window on the world. A pleasant face invites people to connect. Knowing we look good boosts our self confidence. Paramedical tattooing can camouflage scars and hide the imperfections that make us uncomfortable or embarrassed about our appearance. Visit our website for detailed information on paramedical tattooing.

Patients Often Left in Dark About New Breast Reconstruction Techniques

Permanent Look — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:38:36 +0000

New techniques in breast reconstruction offer breast cancer patients who have lost one or both breasts from mastectomy options they didn’t have before. Unfortunately, many doctors fail to share these new procedures with their patients. Reasons vary. Sometimes the doctor is not trained in these state-of-the-art procedures and so is not able to perform them. Sometimes these procedures, which are often more complex than standard surgical options, are not offered because they are less profitable for doctors and hospitals. Often doctors don’t even discuss reconstruction options with their patients; they offer only one surgical option.

“It is clear that many reconstruction patients are not being given the full picture of their options,” Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women and Families recently told Natasha Singer of The New York Times.

Women who have experienced problems with traditional breast reconstruction procedures have been sharing information about new options at breastcancer.org, a patient-information website. One of the procedures discussed in the site’s chat room is the construction of new breasts from a wedge of fat and blood vessels transplanted from the abdomen or buttocks. While more surgically complex than traditional reconstruction with implants, the new procedure offers a viable option for the many women who experience difficulties with saline and silicon breast implants.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is promoting new techniques in breast reconstruction to raise awareness of new procedures by emphasizing a woman’s power to choose whether and how to reconstruct her breasts. Visit our website for information on Melany Whitney’s revolutionary new micropigmentation technique that creates a natural looking areola and three-dimensional nipple for breast reconstruction patients.

Realistic Breast Restoration Is Possible for Cancer Patients

Permanent Look — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:21:59 +0000

The removal of a breast due to cancer surgery is a deeply felt loss. Our breasts are part of what defines us as women. Though we understand the necessity of the medical procedure and are grateful for the renewed opportunity to embrace life, the loss is still painful. We grieve for our lost femininity and feel less whole. Breast reconstruction surgery allows us to reclaim our bodies and our femininity.

Breast reconstruction begins with the surgical creation of the 3-dimensional breast shape. But what makes a reconstructed breast seem real and feminine is the repigmentation of the skin that creates a natural-looking areola and nipple and makes the breast look real. Feeling that you look as feminine and whole as you did before surgery can be critical to a woman’s emotional recovery from breast cancer and her ability to accept herself.

Unfortunately not all reconstructive efforts result in a natural-looking breast. Many plastic surgeons lack the expertise and artistry necessary to perform the exacting paramedical tattooing involved in repigmenting the skin to create a natural-appearing areola and nipple. Some leave this vitally important procedure to inexperienced nurses or medical personnel. Many never mention to their patients that there are other options to having this critical final step performed in the surgeon’s office.

Nationally recognized permanent makeup and paramedical tattooing expert Melany Whitney has developed a unique micropigmentation process for use in breast restoration that restores a woman’s sense of beauty. Calling upon her considerable skill and experience, Melany is able to artistically recreate a realistic, naturally-colored areola and three-dimensional appearing nipple. Grateful clients call Melany’s new technique nothing short of a miracle. For full information visit the Whitney Center for Permanent Cosmetics.

Permanent Makeup Boosts Job Seeking Confidence

Permanent Look — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:12:35 +0000

“Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference,” said Aristotle. The Greek philosopher certainly echoed the sentiments of that long-ago era when form was as highly valued as function and the legendary beauty of Helen of Troy caused epic political rifts. But there is still truth to Aristotle’s words of ancient wisdom, and perhaps a useful lesson for the many people who may find themselves on the job market in the coming year.

Today, particularly in business, we have learned to look beyond exterior form to value people for their skills and abilities. Yet, beauty will always be a valuable asset in business. First impressions are vitally important, particularly when seeking a job. A good first impression can help you get that all-important first interview that gives you the chance to show a potential employer what you have to offer. A pleasing appearance puts people at ease and predisposes them to think positively about you. And knowing you look your best gives you an aura of self-confidence that makes you stand out above the competition.

Business styles come and go. Shirt lengths may yo-yo up and down and colors palettes change like fall leaves, but like a classic Chanel business suit, beauty never goes out of style. Permanent makeup enhances your natural beauty, giving you the confidence to go after the job of your dreams. And once you get the job, with permanent makeup you’ll have the confidence of knowing you look just as fresh and beautiful after a long day in the boardroom as you did when you first stepped out of the shower.

For Actress Meryl Streep Beauty Is an Attitude

Permanent Look — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:05:09 +0000

In a recent interview, Oscar winning actress Meryl Streep confessed “I sit at home and wait for the phone to ring.” It seems an odd statement from a woman who has reigned at the top of Hollywood royalty for decades. But that’s just the point, confides the 59-year-old star of the just-released movie Doubt. Fewer roles are coming her way. After 40, Hollywood considers its no-longer-youthful stars “washed up.”

One glance at Streep is enough to confirm that this beautiful woman — the confident star of Mama Mia! and The Devil Wears Prada – is far from washed up. Her beauty seems to come as much from her regal presence and strong sense of self as from any physical feature. Streep recounts a story from her Yale Drama School days in which students were asked how to play a king. Rejecting student suggestions to speak in a deep voice and act assertive, her teacher said, “The way to be king is to have everybody in the room quiet when you come in. The atmosphere changes. It’s all up to everybody else to make you king.” It was a powerful message that has guided Streep throughout her career as the recognized Queen of Hollywood.

Permanent makeup has much the same effect. By knowing that you present to the world your most luminous self every hour of every day, you exude a powerful sense of self confidence that turns heads. People may not exactly know what it is about you that attracts their attention, but Meryl Streep would know. It’s that same regal inner poise that she achieves whenever she walks into a room.

Permanent Makeup Is the Ultimate 5-Star Gift

Permanent Look — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:09:19 +0000

Everyone wants to see the hot, new, 5-star show. When you want to impress, you make reservations at an elegant 5-star restaurant. When you crave luxury, you book a room in a 5-star hotel. Five stars denote the best of the best. It’s the ultimate superlative. When something is ranked 5 stars you can be assured that it is the ultimate, most superlative in its class, the true peak of perfection.

In the world of beauty, permanent makeup is the ultimate 5-star gift. The gift of permanent makeup trumps that other pantheon to beauty — a luxurious day at a premier spa. The relaxation of a good massage begins to fade the moment you leave the spa. The clean, silky feel of a wonderful facial is gone by the next morning. The beautiful radiance of professionally applied makeup is washed away at the end of the day. But the luminous gift of permanent makeup is beauty that lasts forever. With the gift of permanent makeup you look beautifully radiant every hour of every day.

Clients of The Whitney Center for Permanent Cosmetics give us consistent 5-star ratings. Here’s what some of our clients have said about their permanent makeup experience with Melanie Whitney at The Whitney Center:

“Melany is truly a skillfully gifted artist. her work is subtle perfection. My friends still haven’t figured out why I look so wonderful!”

“I love my eyebrows! I was so impressed that Melany took so much time ‘planning’ them before she started the work. She’s truly a real pro.”

“My experience with Melany was exceptional … I love my results!”

Give your special someone — or treat yourself — to the ultimate 5-star beauty gift. Contact The Whitney Center for Permanent Makeup today to find out about gift certificates or make an appointment.

Permanent Makeup Beautifies Without the Risks of Plastic Surgery

Permanent Look — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:34:31 +0000

The popularization and affordability of plastic surgery has made the body “the new attire, a mutable status symbol subject to trends in proportion, silhouette, technology and disposable income,” Natasha Singer wrote in a recent New York Times article. Plastic surgery has medicalized attractiveness, she says. “Appearance technology” allows people to mix-and-match body parts to recreate themselves in an attempt to achieve “perfect” beauty.

Popularized by Extreme Makeover, Dr. 90210 and other reality television shows, plastic surgery is no longer viewed as risky. Media saturation has normalized public perception of what is, in fact, a delicate surgical procedure requiring skill and experience. Unfortunately, the desired results are not always the results achieved. It can be impossible to create from ordinary human flesh the idealistic beauty some people seek. “There comes a point when you are putting too much time and money into your vanity,” says Peri Basel a marketing consultant to the plastic surgery industry. “For me, the vanity issue is: Where does it stop? If you are going for buttock implants, do you really need that?”

The economic slowdown may be cooling the public’s ardor for plastic surgery. In a recent survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 62% of doctors reported a decrease in business. In what Singer terms Botox backlash, some prominent Hollywood stars are eschewing cosmetic surgery to embrace a more natural look. Permanent makeup is one way to maintain control over your appearance without resulting to expensive, invasive plastic surgery. A softer, gentler, more affordable approach to enhancing your beauty than plastic surgery, permanent makeup artistically emphasizes your natural beauty, eliminates embarrassing flaws, and ensures that you always look your most beautiful.

Permanent Makeup Is the Ultimate Perfect Holiday Gift

Permanent Look — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:36:24 +0000

Stumped about what to give the love of your life for the holidays this year? Still poking through stores looking for the ultimate “perfect gift”? Frantically searching the Internet for a unique gift that will WOW your special someone? With only 8 shopping days left, time is running out.

Jewelry and perfume used to be gift-giving staples men could rely on. But jewelry, while lovely, usually spends more time in the drawer than it does adorning your beloved. And the discomfort of allergy sufferers has nixed perfume from the workplace, making it an occasional weekend treat for your favorite lady. People are looking beyond the ordinary in their search for an extraordinary gift this season. With so many people suffering from the effects of the recession, ostentation is out and practicality is in. Even the Queen of England, mindful of her subjects’ suffering, has admonished the royal family to avoid flagrant spending.

Everyone is looking for thoughtful, useful gifts that will please the recipient without being insensitive to the economy, the environment or the host of other important issues we worry about these days. Given such strictures, it’s a daunting task to find a gift with the desired ability to make your favorite person gasp with delight and flush with pleasure. A gift of permanent makeup will do just that.

The ultimate gift of beauty, permanent makeup enhances the beauty of a woman’s natural features and can hide the small flaws and imperfections. In the artistic hands of highly acclaimed permanent cosmetics technician Melany Whitney, brows, eyes, lips or the entire face can be made permanently beautiful. The gift of permanent makeup guarantees that you look your most beautiful every moment of every day.

Visit the Whitney Center for Permanent Cosmetics to arrange a holiday gift certificate for your special someone. (We offer permanent makeup for men too!) The unique gift of permanent makeup is certain to make the special person in your life gasp with delight when she or he opens your gift. And that will bring a smile to your face too.

Permanent Makeup Camouflages Face Lift Scars

Permanent Look — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:14:11 +0000

People choose to undergo plastic surgery to look younger and feel more beautiful. And much of the time people get the look they’re hoping for. But as your doctor will warn you, scarring can and often does occur. Even the most expertly performed face-lift surgery can leave visible scars. Though usually small, these scars are right where you don’t want them, where everyone can see them. Men who seek a more youthful appearance with hair transplants often find the scars left at harvesting and transplant sites to be as unsightly as the baldness they seek to cover. Let’s face it, evidence of plastic surgery is embarrassing, not beautiful.

Permanent makeup uses paramedical cosmetic tattooing to camouflage plastic surgery scars. People see the youthful, new you; not the embarrassing scars left by surgery. Prominent plastic surgeons regularly recommend paramedical cosmetic tattoo expert Melany Whitney to their patients. Highly trained and Board certified, Melany is a nationally-recognized expert in the fields of permanent makeup and paramedical cosmetic tattooing. By expertly implanting pigments within the skin layers, Melany is able make scars seem to disappear and correct embarrassing imperfections. Permanent makeup provides a beautifying finishing touch to surgical procedures.

Melany’s years of experience as a practitioner and trainer of advanced micropigmentation techniques combined with her talented natural artistry allow her to achieve the successful results you desire. Many clients schedule permanent makeup sessions with Melany when they schedule their plastic surgery. As one of Melany’s recent clients said, “A face-lift made me look younger, but permanent makeup made me feel pretty again.”