Permanent Cosmetics

The colour will be approximately 50% darker and a lot stronger for up to a week after treatment. The area will become dry and flakey 3–7 days after the treatment. You can usually go about your daily routine immediately, but some clients experience some swelling and redness which normally subsides within 48 hours. After 1 week your colour will appear to have disappeared, but the pigment will start to develop between 2 to 6 weeks. After your first application you may find your colour has not healed evenly. This is dependent on your skin and personal healing process. This is normally balanced in your second ‘top up’ procedure; 1-3 months if required.

Once you’ve had your initial permanent makeup procedure, the colour will begin to fade gradually. The longevity of your result depends on a numberof factors including medications, exposure to the sun and the rate at which your skin exfoliates.

We have found that permanent makeup results can be unsuccessful on some skin types. These include clients with very oily skin and large open pores in the treatment area. We have also found Alopecia and Chemotherapy patients tend to have uneven healing and poor colour retention. Additional top up treatments may be required at a small cost, however it is strongly inadvisable to tattoo an area more than 3 times within the period of a year. We never guarantee results but we will always use our best judgement to obtain the best result possible. You will be professionally advised during your consultation if we feel you are not suitable for this treatment. Pregnant or nursing mothers are not able to have permanent cosmetics.

The treatment feels reasonably warm but pleasant and is rarely uncomfortable.

Both are a form of tattooing and achieve similar results. Microblading involves implanting pigment into the skin using a hand held tool whereas the machine method uses digital vibrations to implant the colour. Your Technician will advise on which method will suit your skin type and requirements best. Sometimes we find it necessary to combine the two techniques.

Some pigment will remain in the skin permanently but will gradually fade over time. It varies from client to client but generally lasts approximately 3 years. Eyebrows tend to fade faster than eyes and lips. The colour will start to fade as the skin exfoliates and we recommend a colour boost between 12-24 months to maintain freshness. Medical conditions and medicines can cause pigment to fade faster.

Any area treated (brows / lips / eyes or paramedical procedures) will be a little tender straight after, however this will wear off.

• Have high blood pressure or a heart condition
• Take blood-thinners such as aspirin or similar medication
• Have diabetes
• Are pregnant or lactating
• Have glaucoma
• Have herpes simplex
• Suffer from certain skin conditions e.g. rashes, blisters, psoriasis or eczema
• Take steroids such as cortisone, Accutane, Retin-A or Renova
• Have an allergy to makeup
• Have acute acne in the treatment area
• Are susceptible to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Have hypertrophic scarring or keloids
• Have spider veins or a birthmark in the area they want to be treated
• Have a blood disorder e.g. sickle cell anemia, haemophilia or a platelet disorder

Yes, anaesthetic is provided for treatment to the brows and lips.