The Power of a Single Needle: A Difference Between Tattoo and PMU Procedures

Machine assisted permanent makeup is performed with a single needle. This is one reason why when properly applied, permanent makeup fades over time. This method keeps pigment from spreading instead, allowing it to dissipate so that it can be touched up and redefined. In fact, this is often not realized by first-timers with permanent makeup, but it is part of the standard procedure of all permanent makeup processes for there to be a follow up procedure 6-8 weeks after the initial application.

Two sessions are essential to getting long-lasting permanent makeup results. Here’s why:

During the first visit, the focus is on laying the foundation - mapping the shape, selecting the perfect color, and creating the initial tattoo.

But without the mandatory touch-up, and because of the specialized form of tattooing that permanent makeup is, the results won’t be refined.

The second appointment allows artists to address any areas that may need additional color saturation, shape adjustments, or enhancements. And if you’re wondering why can’t all that be done at once - healing is a very important part of the process. Between sessions, your skin needs time to fully absorb the pigment, and let it settle.

In tattooing, in which needle clusters are often used even for lining, we refer to a spreading out of ink as a “blow out” and a disappearing of ink as “fall out”. PMU is designed in mind to favor fall out which is the best prevention for blow outs which you certainly do not want on your face. The special tools and methods I use for PMU that are different from tattooing ensure a more delicate result that is appropriate for enhancing your natural features. For example, my PMU machine is a Permablend pen tool that runs with a much shorter needle throw than a tattoo machine.

This information can help explain why very delicate single needle body tattoos tend to have “parts go missing” over the years as it’s been described to me. Just like how permanent makeup needs touching up, so do most single needle body tattoos too. This is thanks to our bodies’ remarkable natural healing processes. Understanding how to work with the process processes is scientific but also magical.

I am offering permanent makeup brow service at Magic PJ’s at Burgemeester Reigerstraat 19 in Utrecht.

25% off 1st PMU

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25% off 1st PMU 〰️

Enjoy 25% off your first brow service at Magic PJ’s PMU & Tattoo Utrecht in exchange for client consent to use before/after photos of your results for promo. Mention this offer during your free consultation.

€300 service is now €225 with promo

You are also welcome to send special inquiries about Magic PJ’s PMU & Tattoo to pjsuperior@protonmail.com