The Top FAQs about Permanent Makeup
About Our Permanent Makeup FAQs Videos
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This page is your complete guide to permanent makeup at Body and Brows by Ana in Yardley, PA. It brings together the most common questions clients ask before, during, and after appointments—so you can make confident, informed decisions. If you’re comparing microblading, ombré powder brows, or nano brows (machine hair strokes), you’ll find clear explanations of how each technique looks, who it suits best, and how long results typically last. You’ll also see guidance for lip blush and eyeliner tattoo, including candidacy, color selection, and realistic expectations for healing and maintenance.
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The FAQ videos below start with foundations: what permanent makeup (PMU) is, how we map the brows to your natural features, and what to expect at your consultation. We explain the difference between hair-stroke and powder/shaded styles, when color correction or saline removal/lightening may be recommended for previous work, and why certain skin types—especially oily or very reactive skin—often do better with ombré or nano techniques for longevity and even color retention. If you’re curious about comfort, we outline our use of professional topical numbing, our gentle approach, and what the procedure feels like from start to finish.
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A large portion of this page walks you through healing and aftercare, step by step. You’ll learn what’s normal (initial darkness, softening as it heals, light flaking), what to avoid (sweating, pools/saunas, direct sun, makeup on the area), and how simple daily care supports better healed results. We also explain timelines for your perfecting touch-up—typically 6–10 weeks after the initial visit—and how periodic color boosts maintain a fresh look over time. For planning purposes, we include general ranges for longevity—commonly about 12–18 months for microblading and about 18–24 months for ombré or nano brows, with lips often lasting 1–2 years—while noting that skin type, lifestyle, and aftercare matter.
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Safety is central here, so the FAQs describe our sanitation and hygiene standards: single-use sterile needles, premium pigments, hospital-grade disinfection, and careful studio protocols. We also list contraindications that may require postponing or medical clearance, for example recent peels/laser, certain medications, pregnancy or breastfeeding, uncontrolled health conditions, or active skin issues at the site. You’ll find guidance for clients with older cosmetic tattoos as well: when we can improve shape or tone with correction, and when removal/lightening is the better first step to reach your goal.
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If you’re exploring pricing or appointment logistics, this page points you to our Services menu for current options—microblading, ombré powder brows, nano brows, lip blushing, eyeliner, and related offerings—and explains what’s included in a typical service (consultation and mapping, initial appointment, and a recommended perfecting session). We also link to our Before & After Gallery so you can browse real results, and to Contact if you need a quick answer that isn’t covered here.
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In short, this page is designed to save you time: everything from “Which brow technique is right for me?” to “How do I care for my brows or lips while they heal?” lives here in one place. Whether you’re coming from Bucks County, the greater Philadelphia area, or nearby New Jersey, use these FAQs to understand the process, plan your visit, and set clear expectations—then book with confidence when you’re ready. If you don’t see your specific question, reach out; we update this page regularly based on what clients ask most.