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Expert Permanent Makeup & Medical Spa Services in Beverly Hills, CA
Ruth Swissa is a distinguished medical micropigmentation specialist and skincare expert with over three decades of experience in the aesthetics industry. As a third-generation professional in the field, she combines her formal fine arts education with advanced medical training to deliver natural-looking permanent makeup and corrective treatments. Certified by the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, Ruth specializes in microblading, scar camouflage, areola restoration, and lip enhancement procedures, serving both cosmetic and post-medical needs. Her practice is distinguished by partnerships with Cedars-Sinai Medical Group and collaborations with leading plastic surgeons, focusing on patient recovery and aesthetic enhancement. With a commitment to innovation, Ruth uses organic pigments and state-of-the-art techniques to ensure safety, precision, and client satisfaction. Recognized nationally for her artistry and expertise, she has been featured on E! Entertainment's 'Botched' and works extensively with breast cancer survivors and burn victims. Her dedication to community service includes pro-bono work with underserved populations and global humanitarian efforts through the Grossman Burn Foundation.
Services
Microblading
Permanent Eyebrows
Permanent Eyeliner
Lip Blushing
Scar Camouflage
Areola Restoration
Medical Tattooing
24K Gold Facial
Microneedling
Acne Treatment
Highlights and features
- Certified medical micropigmentation specialist with 30+ years of experience
- Official provider for Cedars-Sinai Medical Group's oncology patients
- Uses 100% organic pigments for safe, natural-looking results
- Specializes in corrective permanent makeup and scar camouflage
- Featured on E! Entertainment's 'Botched' and multiple medical symposiums
Associations and certifications
- Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
- American Academy of Micropigmentation
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Network Provider
What people say
Natural-looking results
Amazing work
Highly skilled
Compassionate care
Expert corrections
Services
Microblading
This manual pigment implantation technique creates natural hair-like strokes for fuller eyebrows. Using sterile handheld tools, technicians deposit color into the epidermis for semi-permanent definition. Ideal for sparse brows from over-plucking, alopecia, or natural thinning. Lasts 1-3 years with proper aftercare and touch-ups.
Scar Camouflage
Custom-blended pigments match skin tones to conceal surgical scars, burns, or discolorations. Expert color theory application creates even-toned appearance. Requires specialized training in medical micropigmentation for natural blending and texture matching.
Areola Restoration
Non-invasive micropigmentation recreates realistic areola complexes post-mastectomy. Multi-layered pigment application creates three-dimensional effect without surgical reconstruction. Performed in collaboration with oncology teams for breast cancer survivors.
Lip Blushing
Subtle pigmentation enhances natural lip tone and shape while maintaining soft definition. Organic dyes create youthful, fuller appearance without harsh outlines. Addresses uneven pigmentation and age-related lip fading through controlled pigment deposition.
Medical Micropigmentation
Specialized treatment for correcting previous permanent makeup errors. Combines pigment removal techniques with color theory expertise to resolve unwanted hues or asymmetry while preserving skin integrity.
People
Ruth Swissa
Certified Medical Micropigmentation Specialist
With 30+ years in aesthetics, Ruth combines fine arts training with medical expertise. Certified by SPCP, she specializes in corrective permanent makeup and works with Cedars-Sinai Medical Group. Featured on 'Botched' and multiple medical symposiums.
Questions
What permanent makeup services are available?
We offer microblading, permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, lip blushing, scar camouflage, and areola restoration procedures.
Is permanent makeup painful?
Minimal discomfort with topical numbing; most clients report only slight pressure or scratching sensations.
How long do results last?
Permanent makeup lasts 1-3 years depending on skin type and aftercare; touch-ups maintain optimal appearance.
Can you correct previous work?
Yes, we specialize in color corrections and microblading revisions using advanced pigment removal techniques.
Are medical tattooing services covered by insurance?
Medical necessity cases like areola restoration may be covered; check with your specific provider.
What skincare treatments do you offer?
Our medical-grade facials include microneedling, 24K gold masks, chemical peels, and acne treatments.
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Reviews (36)
Mary A.
Jun 18, 2022
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Ruth is amazing! A true artist! I'm so glad I found her online. I had a micropigmentation session with her and the results are amazing! She's also very sweet and cares about all her clients. The office is super nice and clean. The office staff are all so welcoming which makes the experience even better! I recommend Ruth Swissa for anyone that wants high-quality work!
Rosemary W.
May 24, 2022
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If I could post zero stars I would. I am extremely dissapointed and discouraged from the results of the multiple scar treatments I have purchased here. There has been NO DIFFERENCE whatsoever and I have spent around $2000. It makes me want to cry that my hard earned money has gone down the drain that I had been saving for over a yeWhen I had told Ruth that I had seen no difference she got angry at me and insisted that there was an improvement when there clearly was not. I see my body every day so I would know. I feel like I was totally scammed. So dissapointed that it makes me want to cry.
Louise E.
Mar 17, 2022
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Ruth Swissa is a MASTER! She outshines all others with her knowledge and skills as a permanent makeup artist. My experience with her in micro-blading my brows was exceptional. Her shaping, color application, and final outcome were amazing. Ruth is a perfectionist with extraordinary talent, and she does not stop until she and her client are completely satisfied and happy with the results. This is the best brow work I have ever had done. I highly recommend her. Louise E.
Lily S.
Mar 09, 2022
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I got lip bushing done by Ruth on January 10th! My lips were very pale before and blended in with my skin tone. Today is almost 3 weeks after the touch up! They are healed and look amazing. The first picture are my lips in the sunlight with clear gloss and the second picture is without anything on them in normal lighting. Getting this done really did change my life and has made me feel way more confident. It also has made it easier to run out of the house without having to worry about putting all my lip products on.
Amanda P.
Jan 22, 2022
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I wouldn't trust anyone else with my brows other than Ruth! My brows really thinned out when my thyroid was damaged from my breast implants. Ruth has given me brows again! They are so beautiful, so natural- I always get so many compliments! I would highly recommend Ruth and do to so many of my clients and friends
Mika K.
Jan 05, 2022
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I am so happy with my results from my peel treatments and am so much more confident now that my acne scarring is completely gone. I will always go to Ruth first because I can tell she really cares about her work. She is so understanding and helpful. And the rooms are always so clean and luxurious. I always feel like I am being truly cared for!
Patricia C.
Jan 05, 2022
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Very expensive. Bad job. Color was gone in two days. Would not return money, and wanted more money to improve the problem. Eye brows are different shapes
Monika S.
Nov 30, 2021
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I went in today to get my lips done with Lina, i had the best experience! she was so amazing! i am in love with my lips! My lips were a bit crooked from the previous place i went to before RuthSwissa and Lina fixed them and made them so much better than i even imagined, also the other place i went to before hurt really bad but Lina was so good and gentle I'm telling you i felt almost no pain, it was a 1/10 on the pain scale if not less.
She even brought me a bottle of cold water. The two front ladies behind the counter were also so amazing ( Hadar and i for got the other nice ladies name) overall i had a great experience here and will only go here from now on!
She even brought me a bottle of cold water. The two front ladies behind the counter were also so amazing ( Hadar and i for got the other nice ladies name) overall i had a great experience here and will only go here from now on!
Michelle C.
Jul 21, 2021
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Thanks to a thyroid issue, I have NO eyebrows. In a virtual world, we're on screens all day, all I could do is stare at my face. Ruth really took the time to understand my concerns and explain to me her process. She set realistic expectations and truly cared about the outcome. Thanks to her work, I can join my meetings with more confidence! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is considering micro blading or micro shading! I can't thank her enough.
Lourdes B.
Jul 08, 2021
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Visiting Ruth Swissa Professional Makeup was an excellent choice! It was the opposite to my visit to Micro art with Tania. From making the appointment to the end results was an amazing experience! Ruth kindly takes the time to answer your questions and concerns. Her experience and professionalism sets her apart. You can't go wrong with Ruth. I wish I had done it sooner! Thank you Ruth and your team for correcting and enhancing my eyes!
Sarah L.
Apr 01, 2021
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Ruth is a gem. I'm so happy to have found her. She is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. Ruth has completely changed my life. I had horrible scars with severe micro pigmentation that would've never gone away without her help. I went through everything to remove these scars on my lips and face to no avail. Ruth conducted scar camouflage on my scars and lip blushing on my lips to even out my skin tone! I couldn't be happier with the results! I'm going back for eyeliner next! I don't have to wear makeup anymore and cover up my scars! Thank you so much Ruth!
Tina Z.
Feb 17, 2021
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Ruth and her staff are amazing! She is the best and will help you with your concerns. I felt very comfortable and am very happy that I made the decision to go to her. I definitely recommend Ruth and had a great experience!
Diana Tucker
Dec 31, 2020
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I discovered Ruth through positive reviews and decided to try getting my eyebrows and eyeliner permanently done. not only is she gorgeous herself but her lovely disposition and welcoming staff made me feel like a movie star and then after Ruth did my eyebrows, eyeliner and lips, I LOOK like one! I am constantly asked who did my eyebrows and lips and complimented on them I can't say enough good things about this place and about Ruth only to say I can't imagine living without her expertise now that i have found her!
Retii Oky
Dec 07, 2020
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I literally can't stop staring at my lips so of course I had to come drop a review for the lip blushing queen herself! but first, can we talk about how sweet and friendly Ruth and her employees are! i felt so comfortable the entire process and knew I was in great hands with how knowledgeable Ruth was with working with dark lips. I never thought I would ever be able to wear any shade of lipstick and have it show up on my lips as the shade on the model or even be comfortable leaving the house with my bare lips but thanks to Ruth i can now. WOC! you have to go see Ms Ruth! trust me!
Alexa M.
Sep 04, 2020
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I got my eyebrows microbladed by Ruth and they look amazing! She does an incredible job and is so sweet! I would definitely recommend her!
Kathleen M.
Sep 04, 2020
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I am so happy I found Ruth! My eyebrows have never been symmetrical and they were patchy due to many years of over tweezing. I love my eyebrows now! What a difference they make to my overall look. I look younger with eyebrows that frame my face beautifully. I highly recommend Ruth! She is a true artist and a sweetheart too!
Nikki F.
Aug 01, 2020
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I came to Ruth about 8 years ago for eyebrows. I was sent a message saying they have no record of my visit. Look under Naveen Farag. I'm sure you will have record of the botched job you did on my brows. I hope that clarifies it for you and nice try removing my review. I want to continue to inform women of the damage you did to my brows, in hopes of helping someone avoid the same experience. I have spent the last two years trying to remove the damage from the pigment that she used, that has gone RED!
To say that this has destroyed my confidence is an understatement. I have to constantly wear make up to cover up this red pigment and I have spent so much money on removal treatments with no end in sight. To anyone considering going here, please reconsider.
To say that this has destroyed my confidence is an understatement. I have to constantly wear make up to cover up this red pigment and I have spent so much money on removal treatments with no end in sight. To anyone considering going here, please reconsider.
Caryn M.
Jul 22, 2020
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I've been going to Ruth for many years and will never go anywhere else! Amazing what she has done for the color on my lips. I had no color and after her tattooing I have nice pigment and they don't disappear on my face! My eyebrows weren't thick or Shapley and after her miicroblading they look amazing also! The entire staff is so sweet Very Clean
Amy Lanz
Jun 27, 2020
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Ruth Swissa is the absolute best place to go for brows and skin care treatments! I have been her client for over 8 years now and can't say enough good things about her and her staff. She truly cares about her clients and is constantly expanding her services and developing her skills further. She carries the best curated skin care products and offers no-nonsense advice about how to achieve your beauty goals.
James J.
Jun 24, 2020
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I wanted to update my review from December 2019. Ruth's scar tattoo work completely faded. After four visits to get it right, I simply have no confidence left in her, and ended up going to another tattoo artist to get it redone. I paid her over $1500 between the initial fee and the cost for touchups. Don't waste your money for what is basically a short term "temporary" tattoo. Very dissapointing.
Siulan Kantor
Jun 22, 2020
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I do love all beauty treatments, I can not deny, and have tried many throughout the years.i am SO happy I was introduced to Ruth-Swissa recently! I had my lips and eyes done with permanent makeup and love! Bought all her beauty products as well. Hahah.have to say, they are my favorite, and tossed all the other stuff I had away ! Recommended a friend that loved her truthful bedside manner and technique as well. She looks so good with her new-lips as well. can not say enough good. I feel addicted and want more. Ps: The staff is ridiculously efficient as well.
Terry W.
Feb 26, 2020
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Absolutely love Ruth. She is charming, and I am sure she does good work for others. But, not for me. I had some scars from a surgery. I was excited about the possibility of having her tattoo the area to minimize the appearance of them. She actually made them much much much worse. She put hundreds of white dots in the scars that made them stand out even more. And, I paid significantly for the terrible results. Now my only option is surgery. Do disappointing. A waste of time and money.
Carol D.
Dec 14, 2019
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Ruth is Awesome, I had my brows done by Elite and they Scared them so bad and used the wrong color. I went to Ruth To get them fixed and redone. And she did an amazing job fixing Them. I will never go anywhere else! Beware ladies Elite sucks. Try Ruth Swissa you will not be disappointed.
Maria Angelo
May 30, 2019
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Ruth is the best of the best! The most talented permanent make-up artist around. My eyebrows have never looked better. Ruth has threaded my eyebrows for a year, and I finally moved forward with permanent make-up, and boy am I glad I did. The microblading process is quick, painless, reasonably priced, and WORTH IT. If you are considering doing permanent micro-pigmentation, please choose Ruth and you will not be disappointed. Ruth's patient who was right before me had Ruth remove her eyebrows, as she went somewhere else to get them done, and sadly they were botched.
It will be a long process for her. Do yourself a favor and choose Ruth first. The staff is courteous -- always accommodating and professional. The environment is cool and clean, and I look forward to my next appt. Thank you Ruth Swissa & staff! :
It will be a long process for her. Do yourself a favor and choose Ruth first. The staff is courteous -- always accommodating and professional. The environment is cool and clean, and I look forward to my next appt. Thank you Ruth Swissa & staff! :
Cindy Cepeda
Nov 02, 2018
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If you're looking for some beauty enhancements, thick arched eyebrows, fuller looking lips, or an overall skincare boost then look no further and book an appointment with Ruth Swissa! Ruth and her amazing team are always such a delight to see! I recently went to Ruth for my lips and eyebrows and couldn't be happier! She has such a great eye for aesthetics and is very knowledgeable on skin care. I've been seeing Ruth for almost 2 years because I know that I'll always get the results that I'm looking for.
Suzanne N.
Aug 13, 2018
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I was referred to Ruth by a physician friend who said that RUTH SWISSA IS THE BEST! Ruth has two locations, one in Beverly Hills and one in the Valley. She has a very nice office/spa in both locations. She did an excellent job and was kind, making me feel comfortable. I highly recommend Ruth Swissa as a perfectionist artist and her entire staff as being caring.
Omer S.
Feb 15, 2018
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wonderful experience. Ruth Swissa is very knowledgeable and experienced, I got my facial here and I highly recommend to anyone looking for clean glowing skin.
Karin Peterson
Jan 20, 2018
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I'm so thankful that I found Ruth. I was gradually losing my eyebrows but with Ruth's expertise I now have eyebrows that are beautiful and look very natural. As a physician myself, I particularly appreciate Ruth's attention to detail, technical skills and all safety aspects that are in place in her office. In researching Ruth prior to my visit, I was particularly impressed with her breast cancer areola pigmentation procedure and her work alongside surgeons at Cedars Sinai and beyond. Ruth is very experienced (20+ years in the profession) and is a true artists - the results are very beautiful and natural. I love what she has done for me and can highly recommend her.
Yori Amrn
Jan 17, 2018
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First of all, I just wanted to thank you Ruth for giving me the face I've always wanted. It's aboslutely amazing how brows shape and change your face entirely -- I have my expression back! I came to ruth for eyebrow correction / microblading eyebrow procedure at her Beverly Hills location, and she is truly a miracle worker. Ruthie, thank you thank you!
Karla Smith
Nov 23, 2017
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Your attention to detail and true love for what you do is priceless. I don't even have the words to express how you changes my life. I wanted to say "Thank you" again for creating such a beautiful line of work unmatched by anyone. If anyone is looking for quality permanent make-up or if you just what to feel your absolute best you must she her. I can't wait to see you again...
Jennifer Heaton
Ruth Swissa exceeded my expectations and I am thrilled! The permanent makeup Ruth did on my lips, eyeliner, eyebrows and scar camouflage have improved my appearance dramatically. I can run around town without taking the time to put on makeup and still look good and completely natural. Ruth is an incredibly skilled technician and artist. She is also a delight to work with. I only wish I had discovered her years ago.
Jessica Hayes
Ruth is magnificent! I have very fair eyebrows naturally, which I have been penciling in darker for years. Not only did Ruth help me choose a shade that looks better and more natural than the pencil I was using; she also gave me a much better shape than I was able to achieve on my own. Ruth is very professional, personable, knowledgeable and confident with her skills which makes the whole experience pleasant. Her staff is friendly and helpful as well.
Rachel Rabiner Bergerman
What can I say about the woman who transformed my skin? I can say that everyone I meet wants to know who she is when they see my face. Ruth is beyond talented, knowledgeable, honest, and beautiful inside and out. Her staff is top notch and her office has become a second home to me.
Taunie Moreland
Ruth is amazing! She just tells you the truth up front. Everyone I know that sees her has the most amazing skin and she helped them achieve it. It's refreshing to have someone show you ~ how you can actually achieve better skin. She truly is someone who genuinely cares. She talked with my daughter and helped her stop using all the crap she got from her dermatologist. I am looking forward to being a long time client and friend.
H. Cheun
Ruth, I love the care you put on my face. the brows eyeliner and full lips are beautiful. Thank you for wonderful work.
Johanna
Hi Ruth! I just wanted to say hello and thank you for doing my eyebrows before I started chemotherapy. Everyone in my group and the doctors office compliments your beautiful work! So many people say that I am lucky to have not lost my eyebrows, then are shocked to know that I did permanent eyebrows. My eyebrows looks natural and beautiful.