Welcome to RichB Permanent makeup studio in Cape Town

Permanent makeup is cosmetic tattooing. The specialized technique used for permanent cosmetics is often referred to as “micropigmentation”. “Microblading” is also a form of permanent makeup, it is a cosmetic tattoo just like the other techniques. The cosmetic implantation technique deposits colored pigment into the upper reticular layer of the dermis. Please make sure that you’re comfortable with the permanence of facial tattooing. Like with any form of tattooing, pigment colors change in the skin over time and become duller. Cosmetic tattooing is somewhat less permanent than body tattooing, but traces of pigment will more than likely always remain in the skin and need ongoing annual touch-up sessions

While an individual’s threshold for pain will vary from person to person, there are a few ways we can minimize your discomfort. Typically eyebrow area is the least sensitive to tattoo unlike lips.
·A topical anesthetic is used during all procedures
·Avoid caffeine & alcohol the day of your appointment
·Avoid booking your appointment during your menstrual cycle

The initial procedure will generally take approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours, there are records to establish, photographs to take, desired design and color to discuss, the procedure to perform and the aftercare requirements to discuss. Follow up or color refresher procedures usually do not require the same amount of time.

Do not pick/tweeze/wax/tint/dye/perform electrolysis one week before the procedure
Do not tan two weeks prior or have a sunburned face
Do not have any type of facial/peel/laser treatment on your face 2 weeks prior to treatment
Do not work out the day of the procedure.

In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:
Do not drink alcohol 24 – 48 hours before the procedure
Do not consume caffeine before your procedure (yes, no coffee before your appointment)
Do not take any pain relief pills (this thins the blood)
If you took any antibiotics or steroids, you have to wait a minimum of 30 days after you stop taking it before your procedure

Touch up is a follow up procedure which takes place a minimum 4-6 weeks after your initial visit, after your skin is fully healed. How much work you will need on a touch up will depend on several factors such as:
1. Your desired results.
2. Your body’s healing capabilities, and ability to retain pigment.
3. Your dedication to following post procedure instructions.

Yes, as long as you prepare yourself by taking a prescription antiviral cold sore medication prescribed by your doctor. You will need to take it prior to your appointment and continue to take it until you are done healing. Without taking this precaution, the procedure may cause a flare up, even if the last time you had cold sores when you were a kid. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus. This virus is very common, an estimated 3.7 billion people under age 50 (67%) have HSV-1 infection globally so it is always advices to take antiviral medications before any lip tattoo procedures.

The lip appointment doesn’t require any special preparation however, exfoliating before the appointment is always a must. Keep your lips hydrated so they don’t feel dry by applying a lip balm of your choice. Drink more water.
In order to avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:
Do not drink alcohol 24 – 48 hours before the procedure.
Do not consume caffeine before your procedure (yes, no coffee before your appointment).
Do not take an aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief 24 hours prior (this thins the blood).
Do not take Fish Oil or Vitamin E two weeks prior (natural blood thinners)
Discontinue Vitamin A/Retinol products one month prior to treatment, both creams, and supplements.
If you took any antibiotics or steroids, you have to wait a minimum of 30 days after you stop taking it before your procedure.