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Permanent Makeup (PMU)
Treatment
PERMANENT MAKEUP

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

From 1,500 kr
Benefits
  • Saves time. You don't need to apply makeup to your lips, eyebrows, or eyes every day.
  • Long-lasting effect. Color and shape last for several months.
  • Natural appearance
  • Customized for you. Color and shape are individually tailored to your features.
Expected results

Discreetly enhanced facial features and a well-groomed appearance over time.

Everything you need to know

Detailed treatment information

Here you'll find complete information about the treatment, from preparation to aftercare

Overview & Procedure

What the treatment is and how it's performed

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

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Experience & Recovery

Pain level, downtime and healing

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
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Expectations & Safety

Who it's for and safety information

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