The Ultimate Guide to Semi-PMU

1. Infection: Infection is a potential risk for any permanent makeup tattoo. "With all of these, we are opening the skin and blood-borne pathogens can be spread, so we want to make sure technicians are using disposable, single-use tools," says Kate. Infection can also occur if you don't follow the proper aftercare, which means keeping the area dry and staying out of the sun for about 10 days. You should also schedule a follow-up appointment after six weeks or so to ensure the skin has healed properly and that you're happy with the results.

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2. Shaping: Aside from the medical risks, there's also a chance that you'll be unhappy with the finished work and stuck with a face you don't love for over a year. So the shaping is the most important step of the whole procedure. Research your artist to ensure their work resonates with your personal style. The easiest way to make sure you do not regret your microblading or permanent makeup is a thorough vetting process of the technician who will perform your procedure. We can’t stress enough how important it is, not to rush this process, and to be extremely careful when choosing an establishment and a technician.

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3. Pigmentation: Different skin types and colors need to be treated carefully. You may do the PMU before and remain some color, such as blue or red brows.  So choosing the organic pigment to make sure the color is a good fit for you, and to neutralize the color of the existing permanent makeup. A cheap procedure might be cheap because they are using regular tattoo ink and not organic pigments specifically made for permanent makeup, which are easier to remove or alter than regular tattoo ink.

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4.Allergic Reactions: You can develop an allergic reaction to nearly anything, but reactions to organic pigments are considered rare. You can ask your technician what sort of pigments they use and how they ensure their clients are not allergic.