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Advanced Intradermal Cosmetic Technician
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
1997 Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation
1998 Dermagraphics - Pigment Analysis, Accent Permanent MakeUp
1999 American Institute of Intra Cosmetics
2000 Iredale Mineral Cosmetics - Enhancement & Camouflage
2001 SPCP Train the Trainer
2002 International Intradermal Cosmetic Expo Training Session: Bloodborne Pathogens
2003 Faces by Design - Tattoo Lightner/Removal
2003 OSHA General Industry Class with special emphasis on Blood Pathogens and Disease Transmission
2003 Face & Body Professionals - Advanced Face Contouring, Nipple and Areola Repigmentation and Advanced Removal Techniques
2003 Trends in Facial & Aesthetic Rejuvenation
2006 OSHA Class on Blood Pathogens & CDC Guidelines
Continuing Education
1998 Dermagraphics, Inc. - Method of Permanent Make-Up Application
2001 AAM International Cosmetic Tattooing Expo 2001
2001 10th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2001 Second Annual Fall Conference of the SPCP
2002 11th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2002 International Intradermal Cosmetic Expo
2002 12th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2003 AAM International XPO
2003 2nd Annual Medical Skin-Care Symposium
2004 13th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2004 AAM Internation XPO
2005 14th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2006 15th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2007 16th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2008 17th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2009 18th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2010 19th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2011 20th Annual Convention of the SPCP
2012 21st Annual Convention of the SPCP
2013 Make Up For Ever Professional Event
2013 13th Annual Fall Conference of the SPCP
2013 22nd Annual Convention of the SPCP
2014 The Aesthetic Academy San Francisco
2014 23rd Annual Convention of the SPCP
2015 24th Annual Convention of the SPCP
Professional Organization Membership
American Council of Dermagraphic Research - Diplomat
Diplomat of American Council of Dermagraphics
Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (Lifetime Member)
Diplomat of American Academy of Micropigmentation
Face and Body Professional Dermatology Nursing Association
AAM (American Association of Micropigmentation)
SPCP (Society Permanent Cosmetic Professionals) Trainer Member
Face and Body Professionals - Reward Circle Membership
Conventional & Cosmetic Tattoo Association
Awards and Recognition:
2013 Best of Beverly Hills - Tattooing
2013 Best of Beverly Hills - MedSpa
2013 Best of San Francisco - Permanent Cosmetics
Athena has passed the Blood Bourne Pathogens test every year and is certified.
Though Athena Karsant has been in the beauty industry for many years, she never hesitates to keep learning and adding to her wealth of knowledge. She attends the bi-annual SPCP conferences as well as other makeup, cosmetic and beauty courses and conventions. Most recently she was invited to attend the Make Up For Ever Professional Event in San Francisco. She has also supported the NAAF (National Alopecia Areata Foundation) for years, and actively attends their meetings and support groups. For more information on this foundation and the amazing work that they do, please go to naaf.org.
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Athena Karsant, an internationally renowned master cosmetic, corrective and paramedical tattoo specialist, 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, scar camouflage and more. In 2012, Athena was featured on The Emmy-Award Winning Television Show The Doctors. Her segment highlighted her solution to thinning eyebrows. Conveniently located in San Francisco, Beverly Hills and now Newport Beach, California, her cosmetic, corrective and paramedical 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.
Athena 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 Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics - Intradermal Cosmetics Technician
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