About Athena

About Athena

Athena Karsant

Athena Karsant, an internationally renowned master paramedical and cosmetic tattoologist is one of the few Board Certified instructors through the State of California. With her Athena Technique, she has created an unsurpassed portfolio of permanent cosmetics.  Conveniently located in San Francisco and Beverly Hills, California,  Her paramedical and cosmetic expertise includes:

  • Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing - Eyebrows, eyeliner and lips for men and women including corrective work.
  • Scar Masking - Face lifts, burns, dog bites, hair transplants, areola restoration and surgical incisions.
  • Camouflaging Birth Defects and Genetic Shortcomings - Cleft palette, vitiligo and alopecia.

Ms. Karsant has received the following certifications:

Certifications
State of California Certificate of Authorization for Service, Certificate Type: Instructor
Area of Competence: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
American Institute of Permanent Color Technology
American Institute of Intradermal Technology
American Academy of Micropigmentation Dermagraphics

Technical Education
1969 - 72 College of San Mateo: Cosmetology, USF: BA Art
1995 Color Analysis - Carole Jackson
1995 - 96 Hair/Skin Surgical Assistant to Dr. Peter Panagotacos
1999 Cosmetics - Jane Iredale

Specialized Training
1992 American Institute and Permanent Color Technology
1995 American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics
1996 Macro-Theory Dermagraphics, Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation
1997 Dermagraphics
1998 Dermagraphics - Pigment Analysis, Accent Permanent MakeUp
1999 American Institute of Intra Cosmetics

Professional Organization Membership
American Council of Dermagraphic Research
Diplomat of American Council of Dermagraphics
Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
Diplomat of American Academy of Micropigmentation
Face and Body Professional Dermatology Nursing Association

Ms. Karsant also stays very active in AAM (American Association of Micropigmentation) and SCPP (Society Cosmetic Pigmentation Professionals).

 

For Men

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Our Offices

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450 N Bedford Drive
Suite 202
Beverly Hills, CA
310 281 5657

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450 Sutter Street
Suite 2422
San Francisco, CA
415.412.9700
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What is Cosmetic Tattooing?

What is Cosmetic Tattooing?

Cosmetic tattooing can replace the application of makeup, camouflages imperfections in the skin, and minimizes scarring.

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Dr. Timothy Marten

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