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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.

 

Athena proudly supports these charities:

 

 

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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

American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics - 

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