Is it safe?

Yes: All pigments are made from a base of iron oxide, glycerol, distilled water and alcohol; natural minerals that are specifically selected for their safe, non-toxic and hypo-allergenic properties (a full list of which can be given if required). They are trusted by technicians and cosmetic surgeons throughout the world. Ophthalmologists actually recommend eye procedures for women sensitive to conventional cosmetics. Every patient has a new applicator cartridge and at the beginning of the treatment, you can observe the implements being taken out of a sterile pre-packed casing. On completion of the treatment the needles are placed into a sharps box and then disposed of correctly.

Does it hurt?

You may feel slight discomfort but the results will far outweigh this. Everybody has a different level of pain tolerance and different parts of the body may be more sensitive than others. Things to be aware of include, if you are feeling run down or tired, as your pain tolerance will be lower. Also caffeine, tobacco and any other stimulants will have an affect. If you choose to, you can take a pain killer before your treatment, as long as it does not contain aspirin.

How long does it last?

Many different factors affect the life of the implanted pigment. For instance, the darker the pigment used, the longer it will last. Also duration is affected by the area of the body the pigment is implanted into, your skin type and exposure to UVA. If you use a sunscreen with high protection factor content, you will prevent colour from fading as quickly. But, over time, however, the pigment (which is very different from regular tattooing) is broken down by the body and fades away, giving a semi-permanent colour that needs to be topped up after 12-18 months.