The pigment is implanted into the upper layer of the skin, and it can be applied using various tattoo methods, including a spooling machine or traditional tattooing, rotary or pen machine, and by hand. Although permanent cosmetics can fade over time, it usually requires one or more touch-up procedures after the initial application to produce the desired results. They are considered permanent because the color cannot be washed off.
The Initial permanent makeup application will typically take about one to three hours to complete, while touch-ups take significantly less time.