FAQ

A. No, I use a soothing agent. However, for brows I do not use a pre numb. Using my needle and pigment I gently shade the first layer of pigment, this can be felt as a light scratch nothing more. After the skin is broken, a soothing gel is then applied to make you feel comfortable. People usually fall to sleep during procedures.

A. Let’s call it “light flaking”. It’s an unavoidable part of the treatment especially for brows. The pigment oxidises on the surface and flakes off between day 5-10. My aftercare will insure you have minimal flaking. Lips if left to dry out will also go flaky, by day 3-4 they will look normal. Again after care is essential here for minimal dryness.

A. Brows can take from 1.5 hrs to 2.5, lips can take from 1.5 hours to 3. All clients time will vary as all skin is different to work on. Some take more time than others.

A. For brows between 12-18 months depending on your skin type and lifestyle, lips 2/3+ years Longevity of your PMU can vary depending on your skin type and lifestyle.

No, not for 5-10 days, you must follow specific aftercare which is given to you after your treatment before you leave the clinic. This can be found as a link at the top of this page.

A. Ombré brows are done using a machine and a fine needle gently building up soft sheer layers to achieve an ombré look. Brows appear dark during healing but fade 20-30% once fully healed. Note aim is to look natural and not like thick heavy makeup. Shading will heal soft behind your natural hair. If you have minimal hair the tattooed brow will be soft and powdery so not to be over powering like regular makeup can look.

No. You must also wait until you have finished breastfeeding before having PMU.

A. If they have faded enough yes but just pop in for a consultation first. We offer removal options for those who have dark unsatisfactory results.

You can have a patch test, however this does not determine if you will have a reaction. Reactions to pigment are extremely rare but can happen years down the line.

There are some medications and conditions which contraindicate PMU. Just give us a call or leave us a message to ask.

Yes, all PMU is a tattoo however it does fade unlike traditional tattoos due to the type of pigment used, how and where the pigment is implanted into the skin. All PMU is permanent, even when the pigment has faded and barely unnoticeable you will still have residue left behind.

A. You can have laser or saline removal on PMU to improve the appearance, total removal is never guaranteed. This is something we offer here at Scin Co.

Brows do not swell or go red, they will just appear darker than the final result for the next 5-10 days whilst there is dry oxidised pigment sitting on the surface. Lips swell every so slightly, but this subsides within 24-48 hours. Eyes also Swell but again will subside in 24-48 hours.

A. If they have faded enough yes but just pop in for a consultation first.

The reason I use a machine is to avoid causing lasting trauma to the skin, by using a machine and a needle the integrity of your skin is not being compromised. Unlike microblading which is done using a fine blade to make incisions into the skin to implant the pigment which can causes unnecessary trauma and potential scarring.

Hair stroke brows are not recommended for people with oily or thin skin, the reason being is that these skin types will cause your hair strokes to expand and bleed together over time.

Ombre brows are my most popular choice, they last longer and age better. You could try Henna Brows before committing also. If you’re unsure you can book a free 30-minute consultation or book 1 hour for £20.

A. Yes after 2 weeks for botox and 4 weeks for fillers.

A. YES! Absolutely. Book in for a consultation and we can have a chat.

A. Yes you just need to take a prescriptive antiviral medication 5 days before and 5 days after to prevent a break out.

A. Yes, PMU can bring out the dormant virus.

Please see Aftercare Doc linked at the top of the page