Permanent Cosmetics
Permanent makeup, also known as cosmetic tattooing or semi-permanent makeup (PMU), is one of the most sought-after beauty treatments today.
contact usWhat is permanent makeup?
Permanent makeup, also called cosmetic tattooing or semi-permanent makeup (PMU), uses fine needles to place pigment in the skin to replicate the look of makeup on the brows, lash line and lips. Lucie Oliver Aesthetics offers powder brows, nano brows, lip blush and lash enhancement in Raynes Park, SW20.
What is Permanent Cosmetics
Permanent makeup, also known as cosmetic tattooing or semi-permanent makeup (PMU), is one of the most sought-after beauty treatments today. Using fine needles, pigments are carefully implanted into the skin’s dermal layer to replicate the appearance of makeup. Popular applications include enhancing eyebrows, defining the lash line, and adding color to lips.
Common terms for permanent makeup include:
Whether you’re seeking a subtle enhancement or a bold, defined look, it’s important to follow pre- and aftercare guidelines to achieve the best results.
- Microblading
- Dermapigmentation
- PMU (Permanent Makeup)
- Micropigmentation
- Cosmetic tattooing
Suitability for Permanent Makeup
Before booking, consider the following:
Remember the colour of all treatments is up to 50% darker straight after the treatment and will fade within 7 days. The true colour will not come through until up to 4 weeks after the initial treatment. During the healing process the colour may seem to have disappeared as it is obscured by the healing skin.
- You must be 18+ years old.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals are not eligible.
- Blood-thinning medications (e.g., Warfarin) should be avoided, as they may affect healing.
- Cancer patients can proceed six months after completing treatment.
- A patch test is required for allergies, including nickel sensitivity.
NANO BROWS
2 sessions
A versatile, long-lasting eyebrow enhancement created with a digital tattoo pen. Suitable for all skin types, especially where microblading isn’t recommended. The treatment includes two sessions, spaced 6-8 weeks apart.
Find out MoreLIP BLUSH
for mature or oily skin
This shading technique creates soft, pixelated brows with diffused edges, suitable for mature or oily skin.
Find out MoreLASH ENHANCEMENT
Fuller lashes
A delicate tattoo technique to define the lash line and create the illusion of fuller lashes.
POWDER BROWS
for mature or oily skin
Add the softest pixelated look to your eyebrows, with the powder brow technique. This shading technique creates definition with defused edges. The method is suitable even for mature and oily skins.
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PRE & AFTERCARE ADVICE FOR HAVING ENHANCEMENT TATTOO TREATMENT
General Pre-Treatment Advice:
- Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol, or caffeine for 48 hours before your appointment.
- Refrain from exercise on the day of your treatment.
Aftercare Instructions:
- Apply a healing balm if recommended by your technician.
- Avoid sun exposure, saunas, or swimming for 14 days.
- Do not pick or scratch the treated area.
- Allow the pigment to naturally flake off.
- Avoid beauty treatments (e.g., tinting, threading) near the area for two weeks.
Lash Enhancement-Specific Advice:
- No mascara for 72 hours post-treatment. Only use new mascara to avoid infections.
- Avoid wearing contact lenses immediately after the procedure.
Lip Blush-Specific Advice:
- Exfoliate and hydrate your lips for three days prior.
- Avoid spicy foods, hot drinks, or using straws after treatment.
- Use aftercare balm as directed.
- If prone to cold sores, take prescribed antiviral medication before treatment.
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Permanent cosmetics: your questions
You must be 18 or over. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals are not eligible, and blood-thinning medications such as Warfarin should be avoided as they may affect healing.
Cancer patients can proceed six months after completing treatment. A patch test is required for allergies, including nickel sensitivity.
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol and caffeine for 48 hours before your appointment, and do not exercise on the day of your treatment.
Lip blush and lash enhancement each have their own specific advice, which is set out on this page.
Apply a healing balm if recommended by your technician, avoid sun exposure, saunas or swimming for 14 days, and do not pick or scratch the treated area. Allow the pigment to flake off naturally.
Avoid beauty treatments such as tinting or threading near the area for two weeks. After lash enhancement, use no mascara for 72 hours.
Common terms include microblading, dermapigmentation, PMU (permanent makeup), micropigmentation and cosmetic tattooing.
Whatever the name, fine needles implant pigment into the skin's dermal layer to replicate the appearance of makeup, and it is important to follow pre- and aftercare guidelines to achieve the best results.
Nano brows, lip blush and powder brows are each £395. Lash enhancement is £275 for top and bottom, £210 for top only and £120 for bottom only.
Nano brows include two sessions spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. Microblading is priced separately at £375 and includes a follow up within 8 weeks.
