1. Consult — Your wishes, concerns and questions are all discussed. 2. Pre-draw — The ideal shape is drawn below. Extensive time is taken to get it as symmetrical as possible. 3. Pigmentation — After approval of the shape, the pigmentation is started. First the outline, then this is filled in completely. The color gradually builds up in layers.

We analyze your natural hair growth and color, skin type, daily routine and personal preference to determine which technique is best for you. It may be that what you envisioned is not the best option for you, but we promise to always give our honest professional advice so that you can get the best results.

The pigments in permanent makeup are pigmented less deeply into the skin than with traditional tattoos, so they will naturally fade over time. How fast depends on the skin, lifestyle and how often you have it touched up. An annual update is therefore recommended to extend the durability.

Your permanent makeup is darker and more intense than expected the first few days. This will gradually lighten during the healing process. Redness and swelling is normal, but minimal.

A minimum of two treatments are often required, spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. The color will initially be much lighter after the first week. In the second treatment we look at the pigment retention and any adjustments can be made.

• Under 18 years old • Pregnant or breastfeeding • Diabetes • Haemophilia • Chronic skin disease • Immune disorder • Cardiac and vascular abnormality • Use of roaccutane in the past year • If you have any kind of allergies • When you take antibiotics or anticoagulants • Extremely oily skin • Iron deficiency • If you are undergoing chemotherapy • Scars that are less than 1 year old

Wear a sunscreen of SPF-50 daily after healing to keep the color longer. How quickly it fades depends on your skin type, lifestyle, sun exposure, whether you undergo chemical peels or use other skin exfoliants. If you're having a chemical peel or laser treatment, tell your practitioner that you have a cosmetic tattoo — they should avoid this area.

We cannot perform treatment on people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. You can come to us 90 days after you have stopped breastfeeding.