Permanent makeup starts with a PMU consultation: we agree the shape and colour, check your health details, and on the day draw the shape first — we only begin once you've approved it.
Before
- For 24 hours beforehand, avoid alcohol and occasional anti-inflammatory painkillers.
- Brows: skip tinting and tweezing for about two weeks.
- Lips: tell us if you get cold sores — your pharmacist can advise on preventive treatment.
- Eyeliner: remove anything glued to your lashes and wear glasses rather than contact lenses on the day.
- Avoid sunburn and self-tan on the area before your appointment.
- Plan the top-up: it's booked about 6 weeks after the first session.
During
- A numbing cream is applied, then the pigment is placed in fine layers.
- You may feel scratching or vibration — tell us if you'd like a pause.
- The colour looks darker straight after and softens as the skin heals.
After
- Keep the area clean and apply only the aftercare product we recommend.
- Don't pick, scratch or rub — flaking is part of healing.
- Avoid make-up on the area, swimming, saunas, sun and sunbeds while it heals.
- Lips: tell us straight away if you notice a cold sore.
- If anything worries you or a problem comes up, check in with Magda.
Not sure whether something on this list applies to you? Ask us before you book or at your consultation. Never stop a medicine you take on medical advice without speaking to your GP.
