The Scary Risks of Beauty Tattoos

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Micropigmentation or cosmetic tattoos, has gotten very popular in the past few years. If only we could wake up with the perfect eyebrows and perfect lipstick shades.

The most common types of permanent cosmetics are eyebrow pencil, eye liner, and lip liner. Each procedure costs on average, between £400 - £800.

RISKS: FDA warns "the application of permanent makeup can result in serious, long-term, disfiguring reactions."

Infection: If a place uses unsterile tattooing equipment and needles, you can get skin infections or an infectious disease, like hepatitis.

Allergic reactions: This is rare, but if it happens, the problem is removing the pigment. The FDA says you can even develop an allergic reaction to permanent makeup you've had for years.

Removal problems: Laser technology may be advanced, but removing permanent makeup usually involves several treatments which can add up financially. Plus complete removal without scarring may be impossible.

Make sure you go to a specialist before you go ahead with permanant tattoos as its a big risk.