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How often do you need a touch up when it comes to permanent makeup? i am interested in getting permanent makeup but not if i have to get it touched a lot. how frequently is it suggested that the permanent makeup is touched up?

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Dr. James Ridgway
Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery
Touch : Touch up procedures are not common as these procedures are tattoos. However, there will be some fading or spreading of pigment over time as your body attempts to remove the tattoo. Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md.
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Dr. Richard Fleming
Facial Plastic Surgery 53 years experience
Tattoos : Tattoos do occasionally need to be touched up but this is not frequent. For a more in depth answer call marilyn martinis who does permanent make up and medical tattooing her # is 1-310-795-0597.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2016

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