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The terms “cosmetic tattooing” or “permanent makeup” (e.g. micropigmentation) refer to mechanical application of pigmented materials to the area of the eye, lips and face for the purpose of changing the color or appearance of that facial feature. This is a rapidly growing business in the United States becoming mainstream in many sociological circles. The inks and methods used for application of permanent makeup are similar to those used for general body tattooing; however, many manufacturers of inks make the distinction between inks that should or should not be used in the area of the eyes....

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