Questions
FAQ
Treatment Care
Pre-treatment and aftercare videos
Watch the short video for your service before and after your appointment. If anything looks or feels unexpected, text our specialist line — we would rather hear from you early.
Permanent makeup
Eyebrow Aftercare
Daily care for the first two weeks after microblading, nanostroke, powder, or combination brows.
Eyeliner Aftercare
How to care for the lash line and lids while your eyeliner settles.
Lip Blush Aftercare
Keeping lips comfortable, hydrated, and protected through the peeling phase.
Scalp micropigmentation
SMP Pre-Treatment Care
What to do in the days before your scalp micropigmentation session.
SMP Aftercare
Washing, moisturizing, sun exposure, and activity guidance after each SMP session.
Tattoo removal
Tattoo Removal Aftercare
Caring for the treated area while lifted pigment works its way out of the skin.
Questions
What happens during a consultation?
Consultations are held virtually by video. We review your goals, skin condition, treatment and healing history, and any previous tattoo work. We discuss expectations, timing, and which artist is best suited for your procedure. Consultation fees are applied toward your completed procedure or treatment session.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the service. Breast and areola restoration is typically 2 sessions spaced 8 to 12 weeks apart. Scar camouflage takes 2 to 5 sessions spaced 8 to 16 weeks apart. Ink-less skin retexturing takes 2 to 8 sessions spaced 8 to 16 weeks apart. Scalp micropigmentation takes 2 to 5 sessions about 4 weeks apart. Permanent makeup is usually 1 to 2 sessions.
Why are sessions spaced so far apart?
Pigment and collagen both continue to change for weeks after a session. Waiting for the skin to fully settle lets us see the true healed result before refining it, which is what keeps the work looking natural rather than overworked.
How long do results last?
Longevity varies with sun exposure, skin type, immune response, aftercare, and how deeply pigment was placed. Scalp micropigmentation is usually refreshed every few years, and permanent makeup every one to three years. Restorative camouflage work is long-lasting but softens gradually over time.
How soon after surgery can I be tattooed?
For breast and areola restoration we ask that you be at least 3 months post-operative with fully closed, settled incisions. Scars elsewhere on the body are generally treated once they are fully matured, flat, and no longer changing color.
What is ink-less restoration?
Ink-less restoration uses no pigment at all. Fine micro-channels stimulate collagen and elastin so your body remodels the scar itself — relaxing tight burn tissue and softening stretch marks. It carries no color-matching risk, which makes it a strong first step before any camouflage color.
Can I get a hair transplant down the road after having SMP?
Yes. SMP before a transplant is entirely possible, and SMP after a transplant is very common — it camouflages both strip and dot donor scarring and adds density where grafts did not survive. Not every graft survives, and the high survival figures often quoted come from ideal conditions rather than average results; real outcomes vary widely with the surgeon's technique, graft handling, and healing. A thinner result is not necessarily a sign anything went wrong, and SMP fills those gaps beautifully. It is also an affordable route for anyone not ready to commit to surgery, which carries scarring and an 8 to 9 month wait to see results. Most SMP procedures come in between $2,800 and $3,000, and considerably less for smaller areas.
How do I book an appointment?
Use the Book a Consultation button anywhere on the site and choose your studio — Doylestown, PA or Stuart, FL — and you will be taken to that studio's booking page. If you would rather talk it through first, tap Text a Specialist and we will help you choose the right service and artist.
How should I prepare for my procedure?
Preparation depends on the treatment. Most clients should avoid alcohol, blood thinners, and sun exposure beforehand. Detailed instructions are shared after booking.
What is the healing process like?
Healing varies by procedure. Most treatments involve a few days of surface healing and a few weeks of color settling. We provide aftercare instructions tailored to your service.
Do you offer services in both Pennsylvania and Florida?
Yes. Our Doylestown studio serves Bucks County, Montgomery County, and the Philadelphia area. Our Stuart studio serves Florida's Treasure Coast and northern Palm Beach County, including Palm City, Jensen Beach, Port St. Lucie and Tradition, Hobe Sound, Jupiter, Tequesta and Palm Beach.
Do you train other artists?
Yes — artist training is offered through our partner site, MPE Educators. A link is available in the footer.
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