Before Your Visit

How to Prepare- For your PMU

Proper preparation makes a real difference to your results and your experience. Please read through these guidelines before your appointment with Emily.

Protect Your Investment

Aftercare & Longevity

How you care for your treatment in the days and weeks after is just as important as the procedure itself. Follow these guidelines to get the very best results.

Days 1–3

Immediate Aftercare

  • —Gently blot the treated area every 30–60 minutes on day one with a clean cotton pad to remove excess lymph fluid.
  • —Apply the aftercare balm provided using a clean cotton bud — a very thin layer only.
  • —Do not get the area wet. No swimming, saunas, steam rooms, or sweaty exercise.
  • —Avoid touching, picking, or rubbing the treated area.

Days 4–10

The Healing Phase

  • —Some flaking and peeling is completely normal — do not pick or peel the skin.
  • —The colour will appear significantly lighter or patchy during this stage. This is expected.
  • —Continue to keep the area dry and away from direct sun, makeup, and skincare products.
  • —Avoid facials, chemical exfoliants, and retinol on the treated area.

Weeks 2–6

Colour Resurface

  • —The colour will gradually resurface as the skin heals. Final results are visible at 6 weeks.
  • —Apply SPF 30+ over the area daily once fully healed to protect longevity.
  • —Avoid retinol, AHAs, and BHAs directly on the treated area long-term as these will fade the pigment.
  • —Book your 6–8 week touch-up appointment once the skin is fully healed.

Make it Last

Use SPF daily

UV exposure is the number one cause of premature fading. Apply a high factor SPF every morning.

Avoid harsh actives

Retinol, AHAs, and BHAs accelerate cell turnover, which fades pigment faster. Keep these away from treated areas.

Stay moisturised

Hydrated skin retains pigment better. Use a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser daily.

Book your touch-up

A colour boost at 12–18 months keeps results looking fresh and extends longevity significantly.