Some personal thoughts about cosmetic enhancements

Today's permanent cosmetic enhancements, once thought of as a procedure used solely for facial makeup, have begun to encompass a wider range of applications. A skilled cosmetic technician can change the lives of men and women by making them feel better about their appearance whether enhancing features or restoring confidence in those suffering from the poor self esteem caused by lack of pigment, or scarring.

Although so many men and women can benefit from permanent cosmetics there is one group in particular that has special meaning for me; women who have felt the effects of breast cancer and its treatment. Woman who have undergone breast reconstruction may find comfort in cosmetic enhancement. After surgery the picture isn’t complete until the color is renewed. We are the “icing on the plastic surgeon’s cake”. The finishing touch.

Helping to regain a woman’s self esteem and confidence after such a difficult time is a necessary and worthwhile endeavor. The hugs I receive from women telling me that I have changed their lives and that this was the best thing they’ve done for themselves is my motivation to keep learning and to be the best at what I do.

It is for this reason that a portion of the proceeds from any breast enhancement do to illness or surgery will be donated to the Susan G Koman Breast Cancer Foundation.