609 Washington Avenue, Suite 112, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Microblading & PMU

We have been offering leading techniques in Microblading and Permanent Makeup in Pittsburgh since 2015. Our technicians have trained all over the country with the best artists and brands and continue education frequently.

 

Permanent Makeup for brows include an array of techniques inlcuding Microblading, Combo Brows, Powder Brows and Nano Brows. Your brow specialist will choose the technique that is best suited for you after an in-person consultation based on your skin type, lifestyle, and skin texture. If you have already had permanent makeup, please consult with our specialists to make sure you are a candidate for Permanent Brows. We do not guarantee work on top of previous permanent makeup but we can assist you with correction, removal or camouflage with years of experience. 

Our goal is to make sure we provide the most natural results. We do try to steer clear of “trendy” brows styles so that your permanent makeup remains timeless for years to come. We will map your facial structure along with your brows to provide a new brow look that works just for YOU!

  • Prices and techniques vary between provider based on experience and training
  • Be sure to ask about student pricing if you’re interested!
  • Consultations are recommended prior to scheduling
  • All Microblading, PMU and Tiny Tat procedures require a non-transferable and non-refundable deposit. Please make sure to read over our booking policies and cancel with at least 48 hours to avoid additional charges.

BENEFITS:

✓ SAVE TIME ON YOUR MAKEUP ROUTINE

✓ SAVE MONEY ON MAKEUP

✓ MINIMAL UPKEEP EVERY FEW YEARS

✓ WATERPROOF BROWS!

✓ NATURAL, LONG-LASTING RESULTS

✓ HELPS STOP PLUCKING THE WRONG AREAS

✓ EFFECTIVE AND SAFE

✓ THERE IS A TECHNIQUE SUITED FOR ALL AGES AND SKIN TYPES

FOR YOUR EYEBROWS

    • Great for patients with normal to dry skin and small pores. Usually the best solution for patients wtih thin, delicate skin.
    • Requires one touch up 4-8 weeks later
    • Color Boost in 12-24 months to maintain as you wish
    • Great for patients who want a soft look but a little extra definiton or needs longevity because of skin type or lifestyle.
    • Requires one touch up 4-8 weeks later
    • Color Boost in 12-24 months to maintain as you wish
    • This is the best option for patients with large pores and/or oily skin types. Also suits active lifestyles better than microblading alone.
    • Requires one touch up 4-8 weeks later
    • Color Boost in 12-24 months to maintain as you wish
    • Great for those with normal to dry skin and desiring a natural, fluffy look resembling brow lamination
    • Requires one touch up 4-8 weeks later
    • Color Boost in 12-24 months to maintain as you wish

A non-invasive microblading removal procedure that can fully remove or tone down your unwanted brow pigment. We use this often to reduce unwanted tones from previous work in the skin prior to new microblading sessions.

    • Usually 3 sessions minumum prior to cover-ups. Results vary per patient’s current pigment, depth, longevity and other factors.

A safe saline solution used with a shading needle to remove or tone down unwanted brow pigment.

    • Usually 3 sessions minumum prior to cover-ups. Results vary per patient’s current pigment, depth, longevity and other factors.

FOR YOUR LIPS 

A technique that uses a tattoo machine to provide long-lasting lip color so you can toss on a gloss or chapstick and go!

    • Requires one touch up 4-8 weeks later
    • Color Boost in 2+ years

A technique that uses a tattoo machine to implant a neutralizing color to uneven lip tones

    • May need 2-3 sessions to achieve desired tone

FOR YOUR EYES

A permanent makeup enhancement that includes a solid color to the lash line, it may include a wing or not

    • Requires one touch up 4-8 weeks later
    • Color Boost in 2-5 years

A permanent makeup technique that includes a solid design lash line and a soft, pixelated look to resemble a subtle eyeshadow

    • Requires one touch up 4-8 weeks later
    • Color Boost in 2-5 years

Eyeliner for just the bottom lash line

    • Requires one touch up 4-8 weeks later
    • Color Boost in 2+ years

FOR YOUR FACE 

To resemble a youthful, playful look

Popular placements include cheek, chin, and lip area

FOR YOUR BODY

The newest trend in tattoos! Get yourself a small, delicate tattoo created with the tiniest needles to ensure crisp lines and proper depth! Follow on social to see!

COMING SOON

A cosmetic procedure that is done on the area of the breast or chest where the areola is found. An areola tattoo essentially creates a new nipple, and there is one particularly powerful reason the procedure is done: to help breast cancer survivors be comfortable in their bodies post-surgery.

Before & After

DO NOT:

  • RUB OR TOUCH YOUR BROWS
  • USE SKINCARE PRODUCTS WITH ACTIVE INGREDIENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RETINOL, VITAMIN C, SALICYLIC, GLYCOLIC AND LACIC ACID
  • PICK SCABS PREMATURELY, LET THEM FALL OFF NATURALLY
  • SLEEP ON YOUR FACE OR DIRTY PILLOWCASES
  • DO NOT WEAR MAKEUP AROUND THE BROWS FOR 14 DAYS
  • EXERCISE, USE TANNING BEDS, SAUNAS,OR SUBMERGE BROWS IN WATER FOR 14 DAYS AFTER TREATMENT
  • A TOUCH UP WILL BE REQUIRED AS THE FINAL PART OF YOUR PERMANENT BROWS BETWEEN 4-8 WEEKS AFTER YOUR INITIAL SESSION. THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR INITIAL SESSION PRICE
  • THE FIRST FEW DAYS OF HEALING WILL FEEL EXTRA DARK AND THIS IS NORMAL AS SCABS FORM ON TOP OF THE BROWS
  • BETWEEN DAY 5-7 YOU WILL EXPERIENCE FLAKINESS FROM FALLING SCABS
  • BETWEEN DAY 8-14 YOU WILL EXPERIENCE LIGHTNESS IN COLOR AS YOUR NEW SKIN SEALS IN PIGMENT
  • YOUR PERMANENT BROWS WILL TAKE THEIR FINAL SHAPE AND COLOR BETWEEN 4-6 WEEKS AFTER YOUR SESSION
  • EVERYONE HEALS DIFFERENTLY AND MAY NEED DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE GOALS, DON’T COMPARE YOUR JOURNEY TO OTHERS
  • IT’S IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN THE HAIR OUTSIDE OF YOUR PERMANENT BROWS IN BETWEEN YOUR COLOR BOOST APPOINTMENTS BY WAXING, THREADING OR TWEEZING
  • WASH AND APPLY BALM TWO TIMES A DAY IF NORMAL TO DRY SKIN, 1 TIME PER DAY IF OILY SKIN

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Cosmetic Tattooing, also called Semi-Permanent Makeup, Micropigmentation or Permanent Makeup, is the process of implanting pigment into the skin to create longterm cosmetics. Gone are the days of sharpie brow tattoos and harsh lip liner tattoos. We have been specializing in all permanent makeup techniques since 2015. At Renuva Medspa we specialize in a modern, hyper realistic style to create enhancements that mimic nature so closely most people won’t even realize you have undergone a procedure unless you decide to tell them!

A highly-effective, topical medical-grade anesthetic cream and gel are used for numbing before and during your procedure. Pain threshold levels vary from person to person and every effort is made to ensure you remain comfortable for the entirety of the procedure. Our patients usually rate pain around a 2 out of 10.

The treatments are considered semi-permanent and will not wash off, however, it will fade over time and regular touchups are required to keep color crisp. We will re-evaluate how your skin has received the pigment at your touch-up appointment and make any changes necessary. Pigment stability relies heavily on your home-care once you leave. Please regularly protect your new cosmetic tattoos from sun exposure and excessive sweat.

MICROBLADING / COMBO BROWS 

12  – 18 months*

Suitable for; normal/dry skin with no large pores, no coarse brow hair and client’s who do not sweat 4x or more per week. Please understand this technique is not recommended for mature skin in some cases.

POWDER BROWS / OMBRE BROWS

12 – 36 months*

Suitable for oily/normal/dry skin and clients who sweat 4x or more per week. Please understand this technique is customizable and buildable based on your style and desired results. ​

LIP BLUSHING

2 – 5 years*

We specialize in providing lip blush to all skin tones. If you have melanin rich lips, neutralization of any cooler tones in the lip is required prior to adding the desired color and an extra session may be required to reach your desired results.​

*Retention depends on a number of factors outside of our control including but not limited to: the pigment color (lighter colors fade faster), lifestyle (sun exposure etc.), sweating more than 4x per week, and if any chemical peels or lasers come into contact with treated areas. Please note final results can not be guaranteed as each unique skin type will hold pigments differently and break down at different rates.

In some cases we can perform permanent makeup on previously tattooed or microbladed eyebrows but not always. Cover-ups depend on the current shape, color, age of the previous tattoo and health of the skin.

If you need cover up work please email, DM or text a photo so we can evaluate your brows PRIOR to scheduling an appointment. If you are unsure, please schedule a consultation with brow mapping so we can get you on the best treatment plan. If you fail to obtain approval of your previous tattoo PRIOR to scheduling you will forfeit your reservation fee. 

  • Epilepsy
  • Liver Disease
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Pregnant or Nursing- illegal to tattoo anyone pregnant in VA + hormone changes while pregnant or nursing can cause pigments to heal much darker than intended
  • Major Heart Problems
  • Viral Infections/ Disease
  • Accutane in the past year
  • Psoriasis, Rash or Sunburn on or Around Treated area
  • An Allergy to Lidocaine, Tetracaine or Epinephrine
  • Previous Permanent Makeup: MUST email photo for approval prior to booking
  • CONDITIONS REQUIRING DOCTOR’S NOTE prior to booking: Diabetes (Type 1 + 2), high blood pressure, auto-immune disease, and any disease causing slow healing and/or high risk of infection
  1. DO NOT exercise or sweat heavily the day of the procedure
  2. Discontinue tanning for three weeks prior
  3. DO NOT take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen 48 hours before the procedure
  4. No alcohol 24 hours before or caffeine the day of procedure
  5. Please note that Lip clients with a history of cold sores (even once years ago) MUST obtain an antiviral medication from their physician and begin their course PRIOR to the procedure to avoid an outbreak. Trauma to the sensitive lip area can cause an outbreak, even if it’s been years. We are not responsible for any outbreak of cold sores. 

BROW CLIENTS

  • DO NOT exercise/sweat heavily until your tattoo has fully peeled (about 7-10 days for brows)
  • Aftercare: Wash 2x daily with provided cleanser, pat dry with clean towel, apply balm sparingly after. If oily, only wash and apply balm 1x per day
  • Do NOT pick any scabs or submerge brows in water
  • Avoid sun exposure, sunscreen and/or moisturizer on the forehead area until the area fully heals

LIP CLIENTS

  • DO NOT take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen 48 hours before the procedure
  • Avoid spicy foods the day of your procedure
  • Avoid sun exposure and hot water until the area is fully healed
  • Aftercare: Wash 2x daily with provided cleanser, pat dry with clean towel, apply balm liberally as needed throughout the day.
  • Do NOT pick any scabs or submerge lips in water. Let the dry skin come. off on its own.
  • Lip clients with a history of cold sores (even once years ago) must complete a full cycle of antiviral medication to avoid a breakout while healing. Cold sores may effect the results.

EYELINER CLIENTS

  • DO NOT take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E or Ibuprofen 48 hours before the procedure
  • Avoid wearing contacts or dilating eyes same day as procedure.
  • Avoid sun exposure and hot water until the area is fully healed
  • Aftercare: Wash 1x daily with provided cleanser, pat dry with clean towel, apply balm sparingly after.
  • Do NOT pick any scabs or submerge eyes in water

A broad spectrum sunscreen applied daily AFTER healing on the tattooed area(s) is needed to help keep color true. As with any tattoo, sun exposure will make the color fade faster. Avoid retinoids (within 2 inches of brows), vitamin e, laser treatments and/or chemical peels even after the brows have healed for best results. 

You will need a touch-up every 12 – 24 months. The fading speed depends on your skin type, lifestyle, sun exposure, pigment color used, iron deficiency, and if any chemical peels were done after cosmetic tattooing.  
If you are planning to have laser treatments, tell your laser specialist to avoid the pigmented area. Laser may cause pigment to turn black, discolor, and/or fade your cosmetic tattoo.

Your specialist at Renuva will create a custom technique for each patient based on their skin, lifestyle and desired results so all techniques are the same price so no one is penalized for having a certain skin type. Each client is evaluated during the first 30-60 minutes of the appointment. This is the full consultation where we pick a color match, talk about the best technique for your skin, the style you want, and shape your brows or lips. 

If you have oily skin, combination skin that is oily in the t-zone area, coarse brow hair and/or exercise to the point of sweating 4x or more per week it is NOT recommended to get microblading as it will fade very quickly. Instead, an ombre or powder brow is recommended in this case.

 

If would like a virtual consultation please text 412-880-2522 or email us at info@renuva-beauty.com clear, well-lit, forward facing photos of your brows and/or lips or eyes without makeup. Photos in daylight within makeup work best.