Cosmetic Tattooing

During your consultation, we’ll discuss your treatment goals and decide on a suitable pigment and approach for your needs. The number of treatment sessions may vary depending on the concern.

At 111 Harley St., we offer both microblading or micropigmentation depending on your cosmetic concerns.

Micro-pigmentation is performed using a medical makeup machine with an ultra-fine needle specifically designed to implant droplets of pigment into the dermal layer of the skin. This treatment is also known as permanent makeup or cosmetic tattooing and can camouflage scarring and stretch marks, replicate the nipples and areolas, implant pigments in to the scalp or create a shaded, ombre effect to the brows.

Microblading replicates hair-like strokes with a small blade and is another option for mimicking the look of the eyebrows.

Cosmetic tattooing has many uses, including:

• Eyebrow micro-pigmentation or microblading– We can improve the shape, colour and size of the brows with different techniques and effects like powder brows, ombre, and a natural hair stroke effect. Those who over pluck their brows or have fairer eyebrows may also benefit from this treatment.
• Areola reconstruction – We can improve the appearance of the areola and restore a natural 3D effect. Micro-pigmentation can also darken the appearance of existing areolas or conceal scarring. It’s suitable for those who have has a mastectomy or reconstructive surgeries.
• Scar camouflage – Micro-pigmentation is suitable for surgical scars (at least six months post-surgery). Scars need to be assessed before treating and can only be treated once they are fully healed.
• Vitiligo coverage – Pigments can conceal and blend small areas of discolouration.
• MCA scar treatment (Multitrepannic collagen actuation) – This is a unique treatment method of dry tattooing and doesn’t involve any use of pigment. It helps to relax tight and bumpy scars like burns, stretch marks, surgery scars. Patients may need multiple treatments after which time, a pigment can be added.
• Alopecia or loss of hair – Pigment can be implanted under the skin to create the illusion of thicker hair.

Most patients are suitable for micro-pigmentation. Those that have contagious illnesses, poor blood healing conditions and pregnancy are unsuitable for this treatment.

Our aestheticians have a profound knowledge of how pigment affects the skin, and how to shade match to suit different skin tones. The approach to treatment will vary according to your needs but aims to improve your cosmetic concern by adding pigment to the skin for a camouflage or reconstructive effect.

Results last up to 1-2 years and in some cases can last up to 3 years. However, we advise patients to repeat the treatment to maintain the results.

The results are instant, but it will take around 4-6 weeks for the final colour and effect to show.

You’ll usually require 1-3 treatments.The number of treatments will depend on your treatment programme and cosmetic concerns. Every patient will have a compulsory top-up treatment within 4 – 6 weeks after the initial treatment. The results may be implicated if the patient doesn’t turn up to the appointment.

The patient should allow 10-14 days downtime to allow the area to heal. In this time, the patient should keep the area clean and moisturise with the aftercare products provided.

The treatment time depends on the area and condition. It usually takes between 2 – 3 hours.

Some treatment risks include:

• Redness
• Infection
• Scabbing
• Dissatisfaction
• Allergic reaction

Cosmetic tattooing (micro-pigmentation) differs from microblading. Both treatments can alter the look of the eyebrows, but cosmetic tattooing uses a machine to implant pigment under the skin allowing the patient to achieve a more natural ombre (faded) look and can also create thicker the illusion of eyebrows. Micro-pigmentation also has a wider array of uses such as improving the look of hair loss, reconstructing the nipple, and camouflaging scarring, stretch marks and pigmentation.

We’ll apply a topical numbing cream to minimise discomfort, and most patients find the treatment comfortable.