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FAQ & Contraindications
10 most-asked questions. Plus when we shouldn't book — or should talk first.
When you can't do PMU
Some conditions make PMU unsafe. Tell me first if any apply.
Don't book
- Under 18
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Active skin condition: eczema, psoriasis, open rash
- Allergy to pigments or numbing agents
- Clotting disorder
- Active skin or viral infection
- History of keloid scars
Talk to me first
- Diabetes — uncontrolled affects healing
- Blood thinners (medical)
- Autoimmune: lupus, vitiligo, scleroderma
- Recent peel, laser, or Botox on the area — wait 4 weeks
— Not sure?
Ask. No question is embarrassing before a tattoo lives on your face for 18 months.
Frequently asked
If yours isn't here, just ask.
No. I numb the area first. Most people say it feels like light pressure or scratching. Never sharp pain.
Yes. That's the whole craft. Soft pixel on brows. Tint-stain on lips. No outlines. If you want dramatic — I'm not your artist. I'll tell you so.
The first session goes lighter on purpose. We add intensity at the touch-up if you want more. Going lighter later is harder than going darker.
No heavy sweat for 10 days. Light walks are fine. Salt from sweat eats fresh pigment.
Yes. Keep water off the area for 10 days. Pat clean with cotton. No steam. No long hot showers.
No. The 6-week touch-up is included in your price. After that, a refresh at 1.5 years is optional.
Yes — laser or saline. Both work. Both take multiple sessions and aren't free. Better: pick a soft technique and a careful artist the first time.
Cascais — Monte Estoril. 30 minutes from Lisbon center. Parking is easy. I send the address when you book.
English, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian.
Six weeks — after your touch-up. Anything earlier isn't the result. Don't judge in week one.
There are no bad questions.
I'd rather you ask before booking than wonder during the session.