PMU (Permanent Make Up) is a mild form of a tattoo.  I use small needles and implant pigment/ink into the dermis of the skin.

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You must be 18 years of age as a minimum unless a medical reason ie. alopecia.

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Prior to your PMU procedure think about the look that you wish to achieve. As an expert in the field of colour analysis and makeovers, I ensure that the correct colours and styles are chosen for you, however you are part of the decision-making process.

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PMU (Permanent Makeup) normally requires multiple sessions. To achieve the best results you may be required to return for a second application between 6-12 weeks after the initial application. Then ongoing

I recommend a yearly top up to keep your PMU fresh and up to date, the colour will fade overtime.

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Be prepared for the colour intensity to be significantly sharper and darker immediately after the procedure. This will subside and become softer as the skin heals. This process can take up to 14 days but usually 7-10 days

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CONTRA-INDICATIONS

 

YOU CANNOT HAVE PMU TREATMENTS IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ON / HAVE:

Accutane   -   you can have the procedure 6 months after completing the course.

Antabuse  -   can have procedure once removed off the medication. 

Allergy to glycerine  -  if glycerine is in the brand of pigment being used.

Allergy to pigments  -  all pigments for PMU have pigment colourings

Allergy to topical anaesthetics - specific ingredients

Body Dysmorphic - Artist will not be able to meet expectations

Blood Thinning Medication - Risk of excessive bleeding throughout the procedure

Contagious disease - Risk of artist contracting disease

Cataract -  Eyeliner treatment cannot go ahead 

Epilepsy - Cannot risk fitting during procedure  

Fever/illness - Risk of artist contracting illness.

Inflammatory Skin Conditions on Site - Skin canvas is compromised.

Impetigo - A highly contagious skin infection 

Insulin dependent Diabetics -  Poor healing is high risk.

Keloid scars with minor injury -  Risk of scarring post treatment

Minor under 18 years old - unless medical condition with consent.

Pigmented Naveus (mole) on treatment site - colour issue and can cause changes

Pregnancy -  Body needs all healing nutrients for baby, cannot have anaesthetic and invalidates insurance

Retinol or AHA Acid - Skin sensitivity and thinning, can have procedure 4 weeks after last use.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) -  Risk of poor healing due to immune system.

Scar easily with minor injury - Risk of scarring post procedure.

Scars heal in a raised manner with minor injury - Risk of scarring post procedure

Shingles outbreak at treatment site -  Past or present

Skin sensitivity -  At treatment site (flaking skin, redness, bruises)

Tuberculosis - Bacterial infection thats contagious 

Unstable Vitiligo - (ie. if has moved withing the last year)

Haemangioma - on treatment site, vascular tumour derived from blood vessel cell types.

Occular herpes - Eyeliner or eyebrow treatments cannot go ahead.

Oversaturated previous PMU -  You cannot improve this and must have removal prior.

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GENERAL PRE- ADVICE ALL PMU

• Keep in mind delicate skin or sensitive areas may be swollen or red, if you have any social plans bear this in mind for lip and eyeliner treatments as they can be slightly swollen for a few hours or even a few days at most.

• Avoid alcohol intake 48 hours prior to your PMU treatment

• Try to avoid caffeine for 24 hours prior and definitely on the day of your treatment prior to PMU, you can have a coffee straight after.

• Do not take blood thinning medication such as aspirin, ibuprofen, neurofen 2 days prior to your PMU

• Do not discontinue any prescribed medication before consulting with your doctor first.

• Do not use Retin A skincare products close to the area to be treated for 4 weeks prior your procedure.

• Do not use AHA skincare products close to the area to be treated for 4 weeks prior to your procedure.

• Avoid professional chemical peels close to the procedure site for 4 weeks prior to your procedure.

• Please be aware that the National Blood Service does not accept donations of blood for 4 months after PMU.