SUSAN ALEXANDER  has been doing permanent cosmetics since 1999. By using only the highest quality pigments and making it a priority to stay current in this exciting and in-demand field of tattooing, she prides herself on the results. With Susan's years of experience, she can create natural looking eyebrows, give you subtle or dramatic eyeliner, and deepen your lip color.

Make an appointment. 
The easiest way to make an appointment is to call Susan at 520-270-6351.  She can set up a complimentary consultation to discuss your expectations, answer your questions and to determine the appropriate course of action.  Or, if you are already comfortable with the idea of permanent cosmetics, an appointment  for your make up can be made by phone.  Call Susan on her cell number at 520-270-6351.  Please leave a message as she might be tattooing and can’t immediately answer.

Preparing for your appointment.
It is best to  be prepared for any tattoo procedure by  getting a good night’s rest and eating an appropriate meal before your appointment.  Also, you need to inform Susan of any physical problems, illnesses or disabilities you might have.  And tattooing should never be done during pregnancy.  **If you are prone to fever blisters it is advisable to contact your doctor for an anti-viral prescription before having your lips tattooed.**

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What to expect during your procedure. 
Most appointments last between 2 to 3 hours.  There is a little paperwork to do and then Susan will spend time drawing on your face or talking to you about the design for your cosmetics.  There is also time for color selection and blending.  Most procedures need 20 or 30 minutes of numbing time.  Topical numbing cremes are used.  They are most effective if you are relaxed during this time and Susan will help to facilitate this.  The actual tattoo time is between 30 minutes to one hour.  The second sitting is generally shorter and takes place 6 weeks later.  If other arrangements need to  be made, please discuss this with Susan.

The first day.
Your new permanent cosmetics will be dark and dramatic the first few days.  They might also be swollen.  There will be some redness and discomfort.  Do not try to cover the darkness or redness with make up.  And treat the swelling with cold compresses or ice.  Rest is also very helpful the first day.  But you can expect to resume your regular activities the day following your procedure as long as you take steps to properly care for your tattoo. 

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Taking care of your new tattoo:

1. For the first 3 days you will need to wash your new tattoo often with a mild facial soap.  As often as needed to keep the fluids from building up and forming a scab.  You will also use a thin layer of vaseline (to be provided) continually for the first 3 days.  The vaseline will help to protect your open skin and will help to retard scabbing.   It also helps the skin in the initial phase of healing to begin the reformation of a new cell layer.  It is very important to discontinue the vaseline use after 3 days and switch to a regular facial moisturizer.  DO NOT USE “ANTI AGING” PRODUCTS OR EXFOLIATORS.  The aftercare for lips is slightly different than for eyeliner or eyebrows.  Lips will tend to scab easier and peel faster and deeper.  Because of this copious amounts of vaseline are needed and vaseline is to be used for a minimum of 2 weeks during the healing process for lips.  And during this period you should not wear lipstick (you will not need to anyway).
2. It is extremely important during the healing of your new tattoo that you protect it from sun.  And to keep your permanent cosmetics looking fresh and sharp you should always protect  your skin from sun damage.
3. Your tattoo will go through stages as it heals.  At times it might be spotty looking or become very light.  This is usually around week 2 might might occur sooner.  At about week 3 the tattoo will have taken on a more natural appearance.
4. At 4 weeks it is time to call Susan and set up for your  second sitting.  The second sitting is to finish the permanent cosmetic procedure.  At this time any irregularities in coloring will be blended and lip color will be deepened.
   Now that you have tattooed make up you need to check the labels of all your facial products.  Do not use products containing exfoliators or acids or products labeled as “anti-aging”  on your tattoos.  You can still use these products on your face but use care to keep them off the tattooed areas.
5. Once your tattooed eyebrows are healed remember that when you apply base make up you need to wipe it off your eyebrows with a q-tip.  Otherwise, your brows need to be penciled in over the base make up.

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Price List:
EYELINER 300-450
EYELASH ENHANCEMENT 250
BROW ENHANCEMENT 200-250
FULL BROW 300-400
LIP LINER 250
FULL LIPS 300-400
AREOLA 200 per each

ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT:
PAYMENT IS EASY! SUSAN ACCEPTS VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER, DEBIT AND ATM CARDS AND CASH, OF   COURSE.
520-270-6351

Susan Alexander's permanent makeup studio is located inside Maggie Maye's Tattoo at 204 W. Grant Rd.

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