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Interested in having the procedure? This describes in more detail what is involved.
1. Book in for a consultation to discuss your needs in more detail. I will talk with you to thoroughly understand what you are looking to achieve and to make sure semi-permanent make-up is the right choice for you. I will also give you a skin test of the pigments and soothing balm used so this consultation will need to be at least 2 days before the treatment. The consultation lasts about one hour. The price paid for the consultation is redeemable against the course of the treatment should you decide to go ahead.
2. Decide to go ahead and book in for the treatment. As it is a big decision I will do my utmost to ensure that the salon is a calm and relaxed atmosphere for you so that you can enjoy having the treatment done. I recommend that you bring in your normal make-up (e.g. lipstick, eyeliner, etc.) so that we can discuss colours in more detail and make sure that you have a good idea of what the result will look like.
Once you are relaxed I will go through some of the details we talked about in the consultation to make sure that these still reflect your desires. I will then go over the shape, measurement and colour choices with you, taking into account your own personal colourings and what procedure you are having. (For more specific details look at the eyebrows, eyes or lips pages).
3. The treatment itself It shares some similarities to 'tattooing' and follows the same basic principle. The technology that I have chosen, uses extra fine needles that causes less trauma to the area (compared to other makes). Your chosen pigment is then placed under the dermal layer of the skin following the shape and size agreed. Some clients have actually fallen asleep during the treatment and others have likened it to having their eyebrows tweezered but if you feel any discomfort during the treatment further soothing balm can be applied. The treatment lasts between 2 and 3 hours.
4. After the treatment Everyone is different - some may feel some mild soreness whilst others will have no discomfort at all. For example, after an eyeliner procedure some have described it as having a really good cry, lip procedures may make your lips feel tight, eyebrows may feel 'itchy' , etc. As you can see in the photo below there is only some redness around the finished eyebrow and a few small spots of blood (which doesn't always occur). In all cases you will be left to relax for a few minutes with some soothing pads before I discuss in detail the aftercare advice and instructions on how to use the balm that will be provided. If you have an eyeliner procedure I will also provide a hypo-allergenic mascara if you do not wish to be without! If you decide you want to change the colour or want a different shape / thickness then a further charge is payable.
5. Follow-up treatment Depending on the area treated, a number of follow-up treatments may be included which are recommended to be taken to give you the best results and to 'perfect' the look. These follow-up sessions must be taken within 3 months of the original treatment. Before the treatment is started great time and care is taken in agreeing the right shape and colour as these cannot be easily changed afterwards. If you decide you want to change the colour or want a different shape / thickness then a further charge is payable.
6. Maintenance As the pigment is applied in the top layers of the skin they do shed away over time (3 - 5 years) and will lead to the colour fading and having less definition. A number of clients will therefore return every two years for a 'colour refresh' to maintain the look and to avoid it disappearing and therefore needing a full treatment again (e.g. full price charge).
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