Permanent Makeup (PMU)

What it is

Permanent Makeup (PMU) Eyeliner - semi-permanent tattooing along the lash line.

Placement:

UPPER EYELINER:

• Along upper lash line

• Definition

• Can be thin or thicker

• Duration: 18-24 months

LOWER EYELINER:

• Along lower lash line

• Less common

• Duration: 12-18 months

BOTH:

• Upper + lower

• Full definition

Styles:

LASH ENHANCEMENT:

• Very thin line

• Only along the lash line

• Subtle, natural

CLASSIC LINER:

• Thinner eyeliner

• Defined, but natural

WINGED LINER:

• With a "wing" at the outer corner

• More dramatic

Procedure

1. Consultation and design (30 min) - Style selection (thin/thick, wing, etc.), photography

2. Numbing (20-30 min)

3. PMU procedure (45-75 min)

4. Aftercare instructions

Duration

2-2.5 hours for first treatment

Pain Level

Moderate discomfort. More sensitive than eyebrows. Anesthesia helps significantly, but does not eliminate all sensation.

Downtime

Physical: Minimal

Social: 3-7 days due to swelling and darkening of color

Healing Time

Day 0:

• Darker than final result
• Swelling (can be significant!)
• Redness

Day 1-3:

• Swelling (can be significant in some)
• Heavy eyelids
• Still dark color
• Tenderness

Day 3-7:

• Swelling subsides
• Flaking begins
• Itching

Week 2-4:

• "Ghost phase" - looks pale
• Normal

Week 6-8:

• Final color
• Time for correction

Side Effects

Very common:

• Significant swelling (1-3 days in many)
• Heavy eyelids
• Redness
• Tenderness

Common:

• Uneven pigmentation (corrected during correction appointment)
• Slight color change

Rare:

• Infection
• Allergic reaction

Aftercare

First week - CRITICAL:

• Keep dry (3-5 days)
• Wash gently
• Healing ointment
• No makeup
• No contact lenses (first 3-5 days)
• No mascara
• Do not rub eyes
• DO NOT PICK scabs

Week 2-8:

• SPF around eyes
• Be gentle with eye makeup
• No retinol/AHA around eyes

Who is this suitable for

Those who want:

• Defined eyes without daily eyeliner
• Save time on makeup
• Permanent "eyeliner-look"
• Fuller lash line
• Solution for unsteady hands

Who this is not suitable for

Absolute:

• Pregnant/breastfeeding
• Active eye infection
• Very sensitive eyes
• Keloid tendency

Relative:

• Contact lens wearers (discuss)
• Previous eye surgery (discuss)
• Unrealistic expectations

Important information

CRITICALLY IMPORTANT:

• Significant swelling the first 1-3 days is NORMAL
• Heavy eyelids the first few days
• Darker than final result the first week
• No contact lenses the first 3-5 days
• More sensitive area than eyebrows

Contraindications

Absolute:

• Pregnancy/breastfeeding
• Active eye infection
• Blepharitis
• Keloid tendency

Relative:

• Very sensitive eyes
• Contact lenses
• Eye surgery (discuss)

Warning signs

Contact the clinic if:

• Increasing swelling after day 3
• Pus
• Increasing pain
• Vision problems
• Signs of infection

Individual variations

Duration: 18-30 months typical

• Upper liner lasts longer than lower
• Varies with lifestyle and skin type

Maintenance

• Correction: 6-10 weeks after (included)
• Annual refresh: Every 18-24 months