How long will the makeup last?

Although pigment molecules stay in the skin indefinitely, the colour remains visible for 1-2 years.  This can vary dramatically depending on your age, skin type, colour choice and lifestyle.  As with traditional tattooing, you are choosing to make a commitment to a semi-permanent make up procedure.  For optimum results you should expect to attend a colour boost session anywhere from 9-18 months to keep your tattoo looking fresh.

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Is the procedure painful?

Everyone is different and we don't all have the same skin or pain threshold but with advanced, new equipment and techniques, plus the use of a numbing cream, discomfort is minimal.

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Do I have a choice of placement and colour?

Absolutely.  You are consulted every step of the way from desired shape to colour selection.

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How long will it take?

You should allow a minimum of 2/2 and a half hours for a new procedure.  Top ups will be less.

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What happens after the procedure?

The colour that appears directly after the procedure is a lot darker and more intense than the healed colour will be.  In the case of lips, up to 70% of colour will be lost in the first 5 days.  Complete healing can take up to six weeks for the pigment to mature in the skin and for the true colour to emerge. (* See full procedure details & maintenance on the 'SPMU Treatment Guide' page)

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Who is NOT suitable for SPMU?

 

A full medical history will be taken but the following cannot be treated:​

• Pregnant or breast feeding

• Under 18

• Birthmarks/Portwine stains should never be treated

• Contagious skin conditions e.g impetigo and ring worm

• Haemophilia-a genetic disorder causing a lack of clotting in the blood

• Hepatitis-liver inflammation

• HIV

• Lupus-Discoid

• Metal Allergies-A patch test must be carried out if you suffer from this

• Keloid Scar

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The following are Contraindications-please check if any apply to you and follow the guidelines before undertaking SPMU

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• Taking acne medication Roaccutane/Accutane-treatment carried out after 6 months clear of last tablet.  Resume tablets 6 months after treatment

• Botox-wait 21 days after injection as Botox affects position of brows.  Ideally have brows done before Botox is carried out

• Epilepsy-must not have experienced a fit for 2 years

• Kidney/Liver disease-requires written consent from a doctor

• Herpes/Cold sores-after lip treatment an outbreak is likely if you have ever had a cold sore. To prevent this take either Zovirax/Lyscine/Aciclovir tablets 5 days prior to and 5 days post treatment

• Vitiligo-the area has to have been static for at least 7 years

• Taking Warfarin/Xarelto (blood thinners)-doctors consent

• Tinting lashes or brows-should be done 1 week prior to SPMU treatment or 4 weeks post treatment

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Skin Preparations

Retin A, Retinol/Retinoid, Tretinoin/Tretinoid, Vitamin A skin Prep

Mild-discontinue use 2 weeks prior to treatment and wait 4 weeks after

Medium/Strong- discontinue use 4 weeks prior and 4 weeks post treatment

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Skin Peels: AHA's, Glycolic Acids, Lactic Acids, TCA peels, Laster Peels

Light-wait 2 weeks before treatment

Medium-wait 3 weeks with no signs of redness

Heavy-wait 4-6 weeks with no traces of redness

 

Sun beds-  2 weeks prior and a minimum of 2 weeks after.  You must use a good quality sun block for any sun exposure on the area or cover the area well.  Long term, consistent sun/sun bed exposure will have a negative impact on the pigment retention and its colour stability.

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*If you are concerned about a particular condition you have that is not listed; or anything else please ask.

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