This week in Gina’s People, FOX 11 recognizes viewer and philanthropist Ruth Swissa as she helps burn survivors look their best. In this segment, Ruth Swissa applies permanent makeup on burn victim, Yolda Hawkins.

Throughout the segment, viewers get to see Swissa in her work-zone while she works to redefine Yolanda’s beauty. Rebecca Grossman, chair of the Grossman Burn Foundation (GBF), makes an appearance on the clip and talks about Ruth’s technique and charity work for GBF. Ruth Swissa helps burn survivors free of charge, donating her time to help these victims look their best.

Yolanda Hawkins claims that, “Permanent makeup makes all the difference”.

Watch the segment here: http://www.myfoxla.com/story/24932087/helping-the-look-of-burn-survivors#ixzz2vgrT6ygN

photographer: Tony Buttitta