Q. What is permanent cosmetics?
A. Permanent cosmetics are a type of cosmetic tattooing (also known as micropigmentation or
semi-permanent cosmetics).
The most common treatments are available for eyes, brows, lips. The effects available can range from
a natural enhancement to subtly improve the facial features to the imitation of make-up.
Q. What is medical tattooing?
A. We believe that helping to rebuild someone’s body image is something very special. Medical tattooing
is an advanced form of permanent cosmetics which has helped many people achieve just that. A range of
treatments are available for people who have experienced a range of medical conditions such as hair loss,
burns or scarring or breast reconstruction.
Q. What different treatments are available?
A. Whether you are getting your brows, eyes, lips or breasts enhanced, or if you require a medical
tattoo treatment, there are various treatment options available. Brows, eyes, lips, breasts, scars can
all benefit from permanent cosmetics or medical tattooing.
Q. What does the treatment involve?
A. An initial consultation will be used to discuss your requirements and help you decide on the result that will
best suit you. Everything from your lifestyle, image, hair, skin tone and facial features will be taken
into consideration. I will then custom blend colors to perfectly match your requirements –my skills as an artist
coming to the fore during the design stage.
The treatment itself involves gently implanting microscopic particles of pigment into the reticular layer of skin.
Q. Will it look natural?
A. Yes, the healed result will look very natural indeed. Take a look through the portfolio images
and you will see that the results can be tailored to whatever look, color tone or strength best suits you.
Q. How long will it last?
A. This varies from person to person because skin type, diet, genetics and environmental
factors can all contribute to how long the pigments will be retained. For instance, sun bed use and sun exposure
have a bearing on the pigment retention, but this can be prevented with proper protection.
As a guide, it could be anything between one to five years before a new treatment is required,
although refresher colour boosts are recommended for maintenance during this time.
Once the color starts to change you will know that you are ready for your refresher color boost.
I offer discounted color boost rates from 6 – 18 months after the initial treatment.
It is important to remember that permanent make-up is a “low” not a “no” maintenance treatment.
Q. What if I want to have cosmetic surgery at some point?
A. Whether you have had cosmetic surgery, or are considering it at some point in the future,
that is not a problem. I will always work to complement your natural contours and features.
Due to the healing process, you will need to leave some time between having cosmetic surgery and
permanent cosmetics. Please call me for advice specific to your procedure.
Q. What if I have medical issues?
A. A full assessment of your medical background will be made prior to the treatment.
This is the benefit of choosing a Physician Assistant. While there are some occasions when people
are not suitable for permanent cosmetics –due to medical matters –this is fairly uncommon.
Q. Are there any risks involved?
A. I adhere to the highest standards of health and safety. I have many years of experience with clients from
all over the country and some international as well.You can be assured that all risks are minimized and that
you are in safe hands. However, because the treatment involves implanting pigment into the skin, that means it is invasive.
While this is what provides permanent cosmetics with its long-lasting benefits, there are also some risks.
As with any form of tattooing, these can include allergic reaction, undesired result or color,
misplaced color, infection or scarring.
Q. Can I drink alcohol prior to my treatment?
A. It is advised that you do not drink alcohol the night before, or on the day of, your treatment.
This can affect pigment retention.
BROW TREATMENT
Q. Should I bring my brow pencil?
A. Yes, it can be useful to see what color tones you have been using for your brows.
Q. Do you do hairstrokes or block brows?
A. I specialise in ultra-realistic permanent cosmetics. For brows, this means I can imitate natural brow hairs –
whether you have any left, or none. Alternatively, if you do want a block brow style that can also be achieved.
I will work with you to achieve the perfect brow style for you.
Q. Can I have my brows waxed, then have a brow treatment?
A. Any waxing should be performed at least 48 hours before the treatment.
Q. Can I have electrolysis on my brows, then have a brow treatment?
A. You should wait a minimum of five days between having electrolysis and permanent cosmetics for brows.
Q. Do I have to have all my eyebrows shaved off?
A. No. We prefer you to keep your own brows - don't even tweeze them before you come in as
we like to work within your natural shape if possible.
LIP TREATMENT
Q. Should I bring my favourite lipstick?
A. If your aim is to have your favourite lipstick recreated, please bring it with you to the treatment.
This will enable me to custom blend an appropriate permanent cosmetics pigment.
Q. Can permanent cosmetics cause cold sores?
A. Permanent cosmetics do not cause cold sores, however, if you carry the virus, it lays dormant in the body and
can be aroused by the treatment.
Q. I already have cold sores, can I have a lip treatment?
A. If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex) we advise you to contact your General Practitioner
to obtain the proper prescription medication to prevent such outbreaks, or obtain and use your
regular medication from your local chemist. You should use for one week before and one week after your treatment. T
his can help to minimise an outbreak.
Q. I have a cold sore on my lip at the moment, can I have a lip treatment?
A. No. The outbreak must be fully healed in order for a permanent cosmetics lip treatment to be performed.
Q. Can I have a lip wax or bleaching treatment before a lip treatment?
A. You should not undertake a lip wax or bleaching treatment for at least two weeks prior to your
permanent cosmetics lip treatment.
EYE TREATMENT
Q. Will I need to remove my eye makeup for the treatment?
A. It is required that eye make-up is removed for any eye treatment. However, please wear your usual make-up
for the appointment so we can see your style.
Q. Should I bring my favourite eyeliner pencil?
A. If you have a particular color tone of eyeliner pencil that you would like to be replicated,
please bring it with you to the treatment. This will enable the artist to custom blend an appropriate
permanent cosmetics pigment.
Q. I’ve had my lashes tinted / permed, can I still have an eye treatment?
A. Any eyelash tinting or perming should be carried out no sooner than one week before,
or two weeks after, the treatment.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
Q. I am currently undergoing treatment for a medical condition, can I have a medical tattoo or
permanent cosmetics treatment?
A. This depends on a variety of factors. Some medical conditions, for instance pregnancy or infectious diseases,
mean you cannot have permanent cosmetics or medical tattoo treatments. For other conditions,
it will depend on the medical condition you are experiencing, its severity, the treatment or medication
you are being provided with and so on. You will have a full consultation prior to the treatment during which
your medical history will be discussed and the implications of this for your treatment explained in detail to you.