Hello, friends!
Today I was once again asked a question that went like this: “Is it normal that after a permanent makeup procedure, nothing is left?” For example, someone’s friend had the treatment, and after the scabs healed, there was no pigment left. The technician told her there’s no point in trying again, that her skin just “doesn’t take” PMU.
So, let’s break down what’s really going on here, and what you should know..)

Reasons why permanent makeup may not last:
– The technician worked too superficially, so the pigment flaked off along with the top layer of the epidermis.
– The technician worked too deeply, causing the pigment to come off with the scabs and leaving a light (reddish) scar.
– The pigment was not chosen correctly (too light or not suitable for your skin type).
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Remember, the procedure is done in two stages: the main (initial) session and a touch-up about a month later.
During the first session, an experienced specialist usually works more gently and superficially, since they don’t know your skin yet and want to avoid an overly intense result. It’s always easier to add color than to remove it. At the touch-up, based on the healed result, the specialist decides how to adjust or enhance the outcome. So, if nothing remains after the first session, it means the pigment or technique needs to be changed.
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Due to individual skin features (immunity, metabolism, oiliness/porosity, previous laser removal, or scarring in the PMU area), sometimes more than one touch-up is needed. But in general, I’ve never met anyone whose skin doesn’t retain pigment at all—this is simply not possible.
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Dear ladies, I recommend choosing your specialists carefully.
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Wishing you all beautiful results and high-quality procedures!