Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE TYPICAL SENSATION/DISCOMFORT DURING A LIP BLUSHING, BROW, OR EYELINER PROCEDURE?

Most clients experience some sensation or minor discomfort. This is based on induvial pain tolerance. To minimize discomfort, your PMU Artist at The Beautiful People will send pre-care steps prior to your procedure and offer complimentary topical anesthetic during your appointment.

HOW LONG DOES PERMANENT MAKEUP LAST?

Typically, 1-5 years, results vary based on the technique, device used, pigment used, individual body reaction, and degree of skin exfoliation. Permanent Makeup fades over time but is still considered a tattoo. Factors such as skin type, medications, products, sun exposure, metabolism, and lifestyle impact its longevity — touchups may be necessary to brighten, freshen up color and define shape.

WHO IS NOT A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR PMU?

Anyone under the age of 18, if you are pregnant or nursing, on Accutane within the past year, undergoing chemotherapy, HIV or Hepatitis or any other infections or vial diseases, cannot tolerate any pain and as a result will flinch, Epileptic.

 

Doctor’s approval is needed for Diabetes and serious medical conditions.

HOW LONG DOES EACH PROCEDURE TAKE?
  • Lip Blushing: 3+ hours. Touchups 2+ hours. In between sessions, clients will have to wait 4-6 weeks before having another session.
  • Brows & Eyeliner: 2-3 hours. Touchups 1-2 hours. In between sessions, clients will have to wait 4-6 weeks before having another session.
  • SMP Scalp Micropigmentation: 4+hours. Touchups 3+ hours. In between sessions, clients will have to wait 10-14 days before having another session.
CAN I BOOK MULTIPLE PMU SERVICES ON SAME DAY?

Absolutely! But keep in mind each service may require two separate artists — you will have to schedule your appointments accordingly. Also, each session does take several hours, you will need to plan to be at studio for most of the day.

IS LIP BLUSHING BETTER THAN LIP INJECTIONS?

Lip blushing isn’t “better” or “worse” than lip injections—it’s all just personal preference. Lip blushing will add color and definition to your lips, while lip fillers will add volume and shape. They both last about a year before requiring touch-ups, take a week or so to heal, and have about the same level of pain. So again, it really just depends on the results you want, but know that you also don’t have to choose: You can get both lip blushing and lip injections, as long as you wait four weeks in between.

DOES LIP BLUSHING MAKE LIPS LOOK BIGGER?
Yep, Lip Blushing can make your lips look a little bigger. No, Lip Blushing can’t add any real volume, but it can make your natural lips look more defined, especially around the Cupid’s bow, which will give you the illusion of more depth and fullness.
WHAT IF I HAVE FILLERS? WHEN CAN I GET LIP BLUSHING DONE?
Lip fillers are great pairing with Lip Blushing since it can help perfect the overall shape and desired look. If you plan on getting lip fillers before or after, please wait four weeks in between.
HOW MANY LIP BLUSHING SESSIONS ARE NEEDED?

Number of sessions will vary with each client as everyone heals differently. Some clients are satisfied after one session and others require at least one perfecting session. If a client requires a touchup, the artist can reinforce pigment, alter color and ultimately perfect your lips. Clients looking to achieve a bold, more drastic look may need 2+ touchup sessions. Annual touchups are recommended to brighten, freshen up color and define shape.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED MORE THAN 1 LIP BLUSHING SESSION?

We have special rates for additional touch-ups for existing clients only.

MY LIPS ARE NATURALLY UNEVEN, CAN THIS BE FIXED WITH LIP BLUSHING?

Lip blushing can help soften the appearance of asymmetry to fix it, but depending on the degree of unevenness we would suggest fillers. Lip Blushing can be bladed 1-2 millimeters from natural lip contour for ink to deposit correctly. Your artist will consult with you on what is realistic to achieve.

WHAT IS THE HEALING PROCESS LIKE?
  • Lip Blushing: As with any PMU, there’s a healing process. Immediately after your appointment, your lips may appear bright and/or stained. You’ll be a bit sore and swollen and scabs may develop. Moisturize your lips with your artist recommendation three to four times a day (basically, whenever you think about it) for the first few weeks. Then, once your lips completely heal—which usually takes four weeks—the color will fade up to 50 percent and blend naturally with your lips.
  • SMP Scalp Micropigmentation: After the procedure patients will experience redness for a few hours, but the healing process overall is very minimal. If patients follow the care instructions following the procedure, they will heal as quickly as their body lets them. Patients can go about their normal routines the day after the procedure with no problem.
WHAT EXACTLY IS SMP/SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION?

Scalp micropigmentation is essentially a hair tattoo that mimics a hair follicle, giving the appearance of a full head of hair. Using hair-color pigment, we use a needle to inject the pigment into the areas of the head affected by hair loss. Unlike other hair restoration methods, scalp micropigmentation is non-invasive, quick, and shows immediate results.

HOW MANY SMP/SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION APPOINTMENS ARE NEEDED?

Minimum two sessions. Depending on skin condition, how well treatment holds, and desired look, additional sessions may be required. The great thing about this treatment is that this isn’t a process that takes years to see results, clients begin to see results immediately after the first session! Clients will have to wait at least 10 days before having another session and each session lasts between 3-4+ hours, depending on the area being covered.

IS SMP/SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION TREATMENT PAINFUL?

Most people who undergo scalp micropigmentation report minimal pain. While like with traditional tattoo, we use needles to inject the pigment into the scalp, however hair tattoos are much less painful than traditional tattoos since the needles are much smaller and we don’t go as deep into the epidermis. Unlike some other hair restoration procedures, patients won’t feel pain after scalp micropigmentation. Some soreness is to be expected, but the pain of this procedure is very little.

WHAT IS THE HEALING PROCESS WITH SMP/SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION?

After the procedure patients will experience redness for a few hours, but the healing process overall is very minimal. If patients follow the care instructions following the procedure, they will heal as quickly as their body lets them. Patients can go about their normal routines the day after the procedure with no problem.

WHAT IS THE MAGNETIC TATTOO REMOVAL TECHNIQUE?

Non-Invasive Magnetic Tattoo Removal Technique is a non-laser method of removing tattoos using the non-invasive patented needles 52/88/132. It does not require anesthesia due to minor discomfort, does not cause bleeding or inflammation and does not create scars. The Tattoo Removal product is composed of neither acid or saline solutions, and it has a basic Ph of 8.5.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS OF THE MAGNETIC TATTOO REMOVAL SOLUTION?
  • Zinc Oxide;
  • Magnesium Oxide;
  • Calcium Oxide;
  • Benzoic Acid (This is not an acid. It is a preservative for cosmetic products);
  • N-Propanol;
  • Triethanolamine;
  • Deionized Water;

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