Most people are suitable for SPMU treatments regardless of skin type, ethnicity, colour or condition. However, we cannot treat people that fall into one of the below categories or that suffer with any of the following:

• Anyone under the age of 18
• Severe skin conditions affecting the face and proposed treatment area (e.g eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis)
• People that suffer with Keloid scarring
• Severe facial Acne
• Active skin or eye infections or diseases (e.g fungal infections, styes)
• Extremely/Highly vascular skin
• Uncontrolled Diabetes
• Malignant melanoma in the area – could be cancerous and treatment could stimulate cancer cells and cause them to reproduce
• On medications that effect the skin (e.g. steroids, Isotretinoin, Roaccutane/Accutane, some antibiotics)
• Currently taking medications that effect the blood (e.g. blood thinning medications such as aspirin, warfarin)
• Circulatory disorders
• Uncontrolled High blood pressure
• Pregnancy or breast feeding
• Dysfunction of the nervous system
• Epilepsy
• Blood disorders (e.g. Hepatitis B, AIDS)
• Pacemaker or heart problems
• Cancer or recent radiation/chemotherapy treatments

If you are still unsure whether you are suitable for treatment, or may have one of the above conditions, but you have been given approval from your GP/Medical professional to go ahead with the procedure, then please contact us to discuss. We are always happy to help.

As described by its name, SPMU is a ‘semi-permanent’ procedure and results can last anywhere from 1-10 years. Longevity of results as well as the success of the procedure overall, depends on various factors such as your own skin type, age, skin condition and your own habits and lifestyle – but most people find that results after treatment last on average 1-2 years before needing a top up/colour boost.

Yes & No….

Many people get SPMU confused with just Microblading alone. Microblading is a ‘type’ of SPMU procedure and uses a manual hand tool to implant the pigment through slicing the skin with a blade. However, most people are not suitable candidates for Microblading as those with oilier, aged or darker skins tend to get poor results over time with no longevity of pigment or hairstrokes – which is why overall SPMU is the best & least invasive option for most clients.

The effect of microblading can still be 100% created with SPMU and the hairstrokes as well as overall pigment will last on average 3x longer in the skin and be less traumatic to the skin overall both during the procedure and long term.

For more info about SPMU and the differences between microblading CLICK HERE.

You will still be able to go about your normal day to day activities after the procedure however, you will experience scabbing for 1-2 weeks following the treatment and will have to follow the necessary aftercare advice and products until the area is completely healed which is on average 6-8 weeks.

No.

The full procedure is done over TWO SESSIONS, 6-8 weeks apart and on average 30-50% of the pigment will fade once healed from the first session. This is why the touch up appointment is a MANDATORY part of the procedure, as you will not get your desired results without coming in for your second appointment. There is no fee for the touch up session as this treatment is included in the full treatment cost.

If you have more questions about how SPMU for brows or lips work you can read our post here that explains everything in more detail and should answer any other questions you may have: What is Semi-permanent Make Up?

If you still have questions after reading our blog post then feel free to get in touch, we’re always happy to help!