Condition
Semi Permanent Makeup
Define your brows, eyes and lips with bespoke long-lasting makeup
Overview
Define your brows, eyes and lips with bespoke long-lasting makeup
Semi permanent makeup is a cosmetic tattooing technique that places fine pigment in the skin to enhance the brows, eyes or lips. The result lasts for many months, gradually fading rather than disappearing abruptly, and a top-up appointment refreshes the appearance.
It is a popular choice for patients who would like to wake up with a polished look, who find conventional makeup difficult due to sensitivity, dexterity issues or active lifestyles, or who would like to restore definition that has been lost with age. The technique is also valuable for patients who have lost hair through chemotherapy, alopecia or other medical reasons.
At Maison Restorative each treatment is preceded by a careful consultation to understand the look you want, choose the right shade and shape for your features, and confirm the result you are hoping for before any pigment is placed.
Available Treatments
How we treat semi permanent makeup
Symptoms
What it looks and feels like
- Sparse or asymmetric brows that need filling in daily
- Lashes that look sparse without eyeliner
- Lips that have lost definition or colour with age
- A wish to wake up with a polished, defined appearance
- Difficulty applying conventional makeup due to vision, dexterity or sensitivity
Causes
Why it happens
- Natural sparseness of brows or lashes
- Hair loss from chemotherapy, alopecia or other medical reasons
- Age-related fading of brow, lash and lip definition
- A lifestyle that makes daily makeup application impractical
- Personal preference for a permanent, polished appearance
When to seek advice
A consultation is the right starting point. Your practitioner will discuss the look you want, show you the shape and shade options, and ensure you are comfortable with every detail before any treatment begins.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long does semi permanent makeup last?
Results typically last between one and three years, depending on the area treated, your skin type, sun exposure and lifestyle. A top-up appointment maintains the appearance.
Is the procedure painful?
A topical numbing cream is applied beforehand, and most patients describe the sensation as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful.
What is the recovery like?
Mild redness and swelling are normal for a day or two. The colour appears darker initially and softens over a couple of weeks as the skin heals.
What areas can semi-permanent makeup enhance?
The brows, eyes and lips are the most popular areas, from natural brow definition and eyeliner to soft lip blush. It is also valuable for restoring brow and lash definition lost through age or after chemotherapy or alopecia. Your practitioner will choose the shape and shade with you at consultation.
How much does semi-permanent makeup cost?
Pricing depends on the areas treated and is confirmed in writing at your consultation, with no obligation to proceed.
Concerned about semi permanent makeup?
Book a consultation with our specialist team. We will assess the cause and recommend the right combination of treatments for you.
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