Skin Atelier

FAQs

PMU Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Any time pigment is injected or inserted into the layers of the skin, it is considered a tattoo.

Yes, its just a different technique used to create a different look. 

Yes; however is contraindicated to several conditions and/or illnesses including:

Liver Disease / High risk of infection / Pregnancy or breast feeding / Roaccutane in the past 6-months / Compromised skin in and around the treated area i.e. rosacea, psoriasis, eczema / 

Chemotherapy / Radiation / Keloid scarring / Diabetes type 1 / Auto-immune disease.

If you have a sensitive skin, reactive skin, or general allergy to most skin ingredients, please book a patch test before booking a treatment. 

Moderate to mild sensitivity may be experienced. Avoiding the use of caffeine and/or alcohol 48-hrs before; and not booking your treatment at the time of your menses will decrease sensitivity. 

The average treatment takes 1.5-2 hours.

Unfortunately not as there is no guarantee as to how the body will respond to tattoo pigment and/or how it will exfoliate out of the skin with time.

You must be 18 years or older to qualify for permanent makeup.

Immediate healing will take an average of 7-14 days, but a period of 6-10 weeks (depending on the treatment) is required for the colour to fully settle in the skin.

There are many factors to consider including skin condition, medication, lifestyle and/or scarring and technique used. Brows last on average 18-24 months, Eyeliner 3-5 years and Lips 2-3 years.

2-weeks.

2-weeks.

Yes, esp if ones hair is fair.

No. Permanent makeup creates a shadow under the skin and does not affect the hair follicle in any way. 

Yes, and vice versa; as long as there is an interval of 4 weeks in between treatments.