Before The Treatment
How long does the procedure take?
Procedure takes between 2 to 3 hours.
Does the procedure hurt?
Every person has different pain threshold, and individual pain threshold can also vary depending on various factors. For example, ladies are usually more sensitive to pain just before and during their monthly cycle. During the procedure topical anesthetics can be applied to the treatment area to numb it, and many people find the procedure pain free and relaxing, while others find it no more painful than having your eyebrows plucked or waxed.
Will I need a touch up or correction?
It is recommended to have a touch up 6-8 weeks after your initial appointment. Each client's skin is different and retains different amounts of pigment. It is not possible to predict how colour will change during the healing process and therefore permanent makeup procedure is always considered to consist of 2 treatments: an initial treatment and a touch up (correction). Occasionally, 2-3 touch ups may be needed to achieve perfect results but this is not common. Permanent makeup procedure is not considered completed unless touch up has been performed. Your first touch up in included into the initial procedure price!
Will my permanent makeup look natural?
Yes, we will choose pigments to match your natural skin tone and hair colour, and healed results will indeed look natural!
How long does permanent makeup last?
It may last between 1 to 5 years. During this time the pigment will gradually lighten. Factors like skin type, age, sun exposure, facial treatments, lifestyle and individual metabolism will affect how quick the pigment will fade. Please note that each person's skin is different and there is no guarantee that pigments will fade completely.
To prolong your results, always avoid excessive exposure to the sun and UV rays and use sunscreen with SPF50.
To prolong your results, always avoid excessive exposure to the sun and UV rays and use sunscreen with SPF50.
How often my permanent makeup should be refreshed?
For best results, it is recommended to refresh your brows every year, and lips and eyeliner every 2 to 3 years.
How long skin will be healing after the procedure?
Acute healing process lasts between 5 to 14 days, lips usually are the quickest to heal. Final results of permanent makeup procedure can be seen however after 4-6 weeks only as skin will undergo through various healing phases during this time. Healing process will go smoothly if correct aftercare is followed.
What does healing process look like?
Straight after the procedure the treated area will look 20 to 50 percent darker/brighter and a little bit thicker than it will after the area heals. There may be some swelling and redness initially, which usually subsides by the next day. Flaking/peeling should start on day 5-10 and pigment will look faded after top layer of the skin peels off. During weeks 2-4 pigment may get a little bit brighter again.
Is permanent makeup same as tattoo?
Both tattoo and permanent makeup use special machines that place pigment into the skin with a help of needles. With permanent makeup the pigment is implanted only into upper layer of the skin, so pigment gradually lightens with time. Tattoo ink is inserted deeper into the skin, and body tattoos are a lot more saturated, which make them stay in the skin for a lifetime.
Is permanent makeup same as microblading?
The main difference between permanent makeup and microblading is the application method. With microblading hair-like strokes are created by using a manual blade. With permanent makeup, a tattoo machine is used to place pigment into the skin. Permanent makeup suit clients with any skin type, while microblading is not suitable for people with oily and porous skin.
Can permanent makeup procedure on lips cause Herpes (cold sores)?
Permanent makeup treatment itself does not cause herpes, however, if you have the virus dormant in your body, the procedure can arouse it and cause an outbreak. This may cause pigment healing uneven, but this can be corrected during a touch up appointment. To minimize the risk of getting an outbreak after the treatment, please get prescription from your GP for an appropriate medication to use a few days before and around one week after permanent makeup treatment. This will minimize the risk of getting an outbreak by around 50%. Always consult with your GP before taking any medication.
Please note that if you have an active herpes outbreak, you must wait for it to fully heal before having permanent makeup treatment on lips.
Please note that if you have an active herpes outbreak, you must wait for it to fully heal before having permanent makeup treatment on lips.
Are there any contraindications?
Permanent makeup procedure has contraindications and can not be performed if you are:
-Under 18 years or age
-Pregnant or/and breastfeeding
-Diagnosed with a transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis
-Having skin condition such as eczema and psoriasis on the area that is to be treated
-Taking steroids, Accutane or Retinol products (Accutane must be stopped 1 year prior to the procedure, Retinol must be stopped 4 weeks prior to the procedure)
-Using eyelash serum or brow serum on the area to be treated (must stop using it at least 3 months prior to your procedure)
-Allergic to pigments
-Hemophiliac
-Epileptic
-Diabetic
-Taking blood thinning medicines (e.g. Aspirin)
-Having major heart problems or have a pacemaker fitted
-Having an uncontrolled high blood pressure or healing disorders
-Having an active skin cancer
-Undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy
-Under 18 years or age
-Pregnant or/and breastfeeding
-Diagnosed with a transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis
-Having skin condition such as eczema and psoriasis on the area that is to be treated
-Taking steroids, Accutane or Retinol products (Accutane must be stopped 1 year prior to the procedure, Retinol must be stopped 4 weeks prior to the procedure)
-Using eyelash serum or brow serum on the area to be treated (must stop using it at least 3 months prior to your procedure)
-Allergic to pigments
-Hemophiliac
-Epileptic
-Diabetic
-Taking blood thinning medicines (e.g. Aspirin)
-Having major heart problems or have a pacemaker fitted
-Having an uncontrolled high blood pressure or healing disorders
-Having an active skin cancer
-Undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy
Can I take painkillers and drink coffee or alcohol before my procedure?
Taking painkillers such as Ibuprofen and Aspirin and drinking coffee and alcohol before the procedure will cause more bleeding, which will result in more swelling and redness, longer healing period, and poorer pigment retention. Please no painkillers or alcohol for 48 hours before your appointment (always consult with your doctor before stopping any prescribed medication), and no caffeine on the day of your appointment.
Can I have makeup/false eyelashes before my procedure?
You must absolutely remove fake eyelashes before having permanent eyeliner done.
Ideally you should come in for your permanent makeup procedure make up free. You can bring your favourite lipstick/brow pencil with you so I can see the colours that you like to wear.
However, after the procedure you can not wear any makeup on and near the treated area until the skin is fully healed (usually 7 to 14 days).
Ideally you should come in for your permanent makeup procedure make up free. You can bring your favourite lipstick/brow pencil with you so I can see the colours that you like to wear.
However, after the procedure you can not wear any makeup on and near the treated area until the skin is fully healed (usually 7 to 14 days).
Can i have my eyebrows waxed or tinted before the treatment?
You should leave at least 48 hours between brow waxing and brow permanent makeup treatment, and at least 1 week between having brow tint and permanent makeup procedure.
Can i have my lips waxed before the treatment?
You should leave at least 1 week between your lip wax and lip permanent makeup treatment.
can i have my eyelashes tinted or permed before the treatment?
Please leave at least 1 week between having your lashes permed or tinted and your permanent eyeliner procedure.
can i have injections like lip fillers or botox done if i am planning to have permanent makeup?
If you had lip fillers or Botox done already, please wait at least 4 weeks before having permanent makeup done. If you are planning to to have injections done after your permanent makeup treatment, you should wait until the area is completely healed, which takes approximately 6-8 weeks. Please note that injections can alter the shape of your lips and eyebrows.
Can i have laser treatments done with permanent makeup?
Lasers can fade or change the colour of your permanent makeup. Please advice your laser technician that you have permanent makeup so they can avoid these areas.
CAN I GIVE BLOOD AFTER HAVING PERMANENT MAKEUP DONE?
You will not be eligible to give blood for 6 months after your permanent makeup procedure.
After The Treatment
what i will look like straight after the procedure?
Immediately after the treatment eyeliner and brows tend to look darker, and lips tend to look brighter. The colours will soften as the skin heals and this may take up to 10 days. There also might be some swelling and redness straight after the procedure.
Can i wear make up after the treatment?
Please no makeup on the treated areas until skin is fully healed! Putting makeup may result in the area getting infected.
Is there any special aftercare that i will need to follow?
Yes, there is . I will provide you with your aftercare instructions. In the meantime, you can visit Useful Information page to read more about aftercare.
How quickly the treated area will heal?
Usually is takes between 5 to 14 days for skin surface to heal after the treatment, and up to 6 weeks below the surface.
Will i need to take time off work?
I should not need to take time off work unless you choose to do so.
Are there any foods/drinks that i should avoid after lip treatment?
Avoid eating salty, spicy and sour foods until the area has healed. You should avoid drinking alcohol and very hot drinks until your lips have healed, and use a straw to drink any liquids.
Are there any activities that i must avoid after the treatment?
Please no sauna, steam room, swimming, or working out until the area has healed as excess heat and moisture will cause poor pigment retention. Sun exposure can cause the pigment to fade too, so please avoid direct sunlight while area is healing. After it has healed you can start applying sunscreen to make your permanent makeup last longer.
will permanent makeup affect my mri scan results?
Permanent makeup should not affect your MRI scan results, however always inform your MRI technician that you have had permanent makeup done.