What to expect

THE ART OF PERMANENT MAKEUP

Permanent Makeup replicates the basic fundamentals of tattooing, however, instead of ink being implanted into the lower levels of the skin, uniquely formulated mineral pigments are deposited into a higher level of the skin. Long term results vary from person to person dependant on numerous factors. Annual maintenance is advised, but some people require 6 monthly retouches or can allow 24 months before a follow up treatment is necessary.

You must be over 18 years of age to receive and Permanent Makeup treatments.

THE PROCESS

Booking: A £50 booking fee is required to secure your appointment. The booking fee of £50 is redeemable against the treatment cost. The booking fee is non-refundable, but transferable up to 48 hours before your appointment.

after making the appointment you'r instructed to txt Jessicca with your name and address so that a postal patch test can be sent out to you (unless you've arranged a consultation appointment where Jessicca will complete the patch test for you.)

LEADING UP TO YOUR APPOINTMENT & WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY

Please refer to the information below regarding pre-procedural advice.

It is advisable to wear your normal makeup on the day of your treatment as it will give a clear indication to your technician of your preferences, expectations and of what you would like to achieve.

• Avoid Aspirin or Ibuprofen for up to 3 days before your treatment, as this can make you more prone to bruising.

• Do not however discontinue any medication without prior consent from your GP.

• A patch test will be required before undergoing the procedure. This is available at a consultation appointment or can be sent to you if you are not local to us.

• Do not drink alcohol within 24 hours of your appointment time.

• Do not have caffeine the morning of your appointment.

• Avoid exercise on the morning of your appointment.

• Discontinue skincare preparations containing Retinol (or similar actives) and/or AHA’s near the treatment area(s) 28 days before your appointment

• Avoid excessive heat such as sunbathing/sunbeds 14 days before your appointment

• Avoid the use of self tan products on the face 5 days before your appointment as we need to see your true skin tone.

• If any surgery has been carried out recently, it would be advisable to first get your GP’s consent.

• It is important to note that the results of pigment implantation will be determined by a variety of factors such as; skin tone, skin characteristics, PH balance of the skin etc.

We advise that you have eaten before your appointment.

The day of your appointment

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time of your treatment to allow for the completion of consent forms.

Consultation

At the start of your appointment, you will receive a full consultation to discuss your objectives and any medical conditions that may effect the results of your treatment. Please refer to the information provided regarding treatment contraindications prior to making your booking.

We understand that you may be feeling anxious about your treatment. Jess will explain each step of the treatment to you to ensure you are made to feel at ease.

Your appointment will begin with clinical photography. If you wish for your photos to not be used for marketing purposes, please notify us.

Once your objectives have been established, pre-draw designing will take place. This is a hugely important part of the treatment and may take up to an hour. The art of pre-draw designing is a meticulous process based on your facial dimensions and symmetry. Pigment application will not begin unless you are 100% happy with the design.

Treatment

By the time your treatment is about to begin you should be feeling at ease having had everything explained to you.

Jess will continue to keep you informed during the treatment and uses a variety of techniques to keep the treatment as painless ass possible. She also explains that she prefers to work in relative silence since this helps achieve an artistic state of flow. Overall its a vey peaceful treatment with most clients falling asleep for the entire time.

POST PROCEDURE

In order to keep your permanent makeup in a good condition, it is necessary to have a maintenance retouch every 6-24 months.

With all new permanent makeup treatments, you are advised to return 4-8 weeks after your initial session for a retouch session to check colour retention.

Permanent Makeup is an art and every skin is different. We cannot determine your exact outcome, which is why your retouch session is so important as it allows for any potential alterations.

It is recommended that you blot the area gently with tonic (provided as part of your aftercare kit) or tepid water 3-4 hours post treatment to remove any lymph fluid from the area. This can be repeated whenever necessary during the first 48 hours after treatment. After 48 hours, blot the area with damp cotton pads and dry using light patting with a clean tissue as advised. This may be morning and nighttime. Personalised recommendations are provided at the end of your treatment.

Avoid getting the area *wet.

Please be aware that the colour following a Permanent Makeup procedure is up to 70% darker immediately after treatment.

The colour will fade after 5-14 days. When the area is healing, you may notice patches of lighter colour. This is very normal and part of the healing process.

After this time, you may resume getting the treatment area *‘wet’ (examples include: washing your face fully, showering with your face under water, swimming with your face in water).

The rate of healing varies from person to person based on genetics, age and lifestyle factors.

No alterations can be made for at least 28 days as the colour and shape may change.

The final ‘healed’ colour will not be visible for up to 4 weeks following treatment.

General Post Procedure Information:

For 2-5 days after the procedure, the treatment area may experience the following symptoms:

Flaking, tenderness, dryness and itching.

Additionally, for eye procedures, eyelashes may stick together and the eyelid can appear red and swollen.

Your Permanent Makeup procedure can be affected if you suffer from any medical conditions as discussed during your consultation. This will inevitably slow down the healing process and the aforementioned symptoms may appear more prominently.

However, it is unlikely that these will prohibit you to go about your normal activities the following day.

Please include the following in your routine after your permanent makeup treatment until superficially healed:

Apply the provided moisturising balm as recommended to the treated area very thinly (except for eye treatments), as advised.
Thoroughly wash your hands before application and always use a clean cotton bud each time to avoid infection.
Use a gentle facial cleanser without alcohol content and avoid the treatment area.
If the treatment area gets wet, pat dry very gently with a clean towel or tissue.
DO NOT RUB THE AREA(S).
Use the provided solution for cleaning and hydrating the skin.

Please avoid the following in your routine after your permanent makeup treatment:

Avoid getting the treatment area ‘wet’ (excluding blotting the area with damp cotton pads) until superficially healed. For example: in the shower, swimming, washing your face.
Avoid heat treatments for 14 days (inc. sunbeds, sauna, steam room, hot baths/showers).
Avoid exercise until superficially healed.
Avoid makeup or skincare near the treatment area until superficially healed.
Avoid waxing/tweezing/tinting for 14 days if you have received Eyebrow Permanent Makeup

Additional Precautions:

If you have ever had cold sores or Herpes Simplex in the past, it is strongly recommended that you use your medication 7 days before and after lip treatments. This will help to prevent further complications such as an outbreak of Herpes and to minimise discomfort.
Do not expose the treatment area(s) to extreme heat or cold until the healing process is complete. This includes avoiding sunbathing, tanning beds, saunas and other practices which expose the skin to extreme temperatures for at least 14 days.
Avoid using conventional makeup on the treatment area for at least 14 days.
Do not pick, scratch or rub the area that was treated. Tampering with the treatment area(s) will result in infections and delay the healing process, which may cause scarring.
Use sunscreen or moisturiser with an SPF15 or over on the treatment area after 14 days to minimise fading.

It is advisable to avoid any skincare preparations containing skin resurfacing agents such as Retinoids or AHAs for at least 4 weeks after treatment. Moving forward, to ensure longevity of your Permanent Makeup, avoid using any such skincare directly over the area that has been treated.

Important Information:

If you are planning on having an MRI scan, chemical peel or any other medical/cosmetic procedure, please inform your practitioner that you have undergone a Permanent Makeup treatment.
If you want to give blood following Permanent Makeup treatments, please inform The National Blood Service, as you will not be eligible for blood donation for a year after treatment.