This varies according to, which procedure is being carried out. You should allow 2 to 3 hours for the initial procedure bearing in mind that the anaesthetic will take 45 to take effect and it takes time to discuss personal preferences and to create the shape and colour.

Most certainly! The client is in control every step of the way from desired shape to colour selection.

This is not essential but is always offered. You are given the choice to have the test or waiver it. If you proceed with the test, this would have to take place 24 hours prior to a treatment. Reactions are extremely rare and almost never occur but should you feel concerned and apprehensive, you can discuss this during your initial enquiry.

Every client has a different comfort level so the sensation is variable. This is also dependent on the procedure performed. Some clients feel very little but  conversely others do feel some discomfort in the form of a scratchy/prickly sensation. To minimise discomfort cream anaesthetics are applied before and during the procedure. 45 minutes should be allowed for the full benefit of the initial anaesthetic.

The initial treatment will not give you the entire desired result. The pigment is placed under the skin into the dermal layer, over a period of approximately 8 days it will migrate down into the epidermis and thus fade slightly. A layer of skin will heal over. On the second procedure when the pigment is once again placed into the dermal layer it will stay there and give you your final desired result.

Additionally, it is deemed best to err on the side of caution with both colour and volume. You can always add but you can never take away. Less is Best. On the second visit you can always go darker or thicker and it is at this stage that the shape and procedure is complete. Lip blush, full lips and heavy eyeliner may need subsequent work which would be chargeable.

Immediately after and for the first few days the colour will intensify and will appear darker and but will subsequently lighten and become softer. There will be a mild redness, and swelling may be apparent for the first couple of days, however, normal activity can be resumed immediately following the procedure.

Yes. Semi permanent cosmetics are designed to be an enhancement of your natural features, but once the procedure area has healed you can always add conventional make up for extra definition.

Yes, but it is recommended that you have these procedures either 6 weeks before or 6 weeks after the treatment.

Yes, but you must inform the specialist that you have had micro pigmentation and insist that he avoids the treated areas. If the Laser was applied on the treated area it would alter the colour.