Permanent make-up (PMU) is a cosmetic tattoo technique that adds long-lasting definition to brows, lips, eyeliner, or the scalp using precision pigment. Microblading is a hair-stroke brow method, while powder/ombré (pixel) brows create a soft, shaded “makeup look.” At Buitizon MedSpa in Mesa (serving Phoenix and Scottsdale), we prefer the powder brow finish for a polished, natural result and predictable wear.
Precision pigment that enhances brows, lips, liner, or scalp for low-maintenance definition.
Yes—Pixel/Ombre Brow technique with a soft, polished finish.
Initial $330; second session $220; 2–3 hours each.
3–4 weeks apart depending on healing.
Yes—brow color/shape correction $165 (1–2 hours).
$330 per session; “2 sessions required”; ~2 hours.
$330; “1 session needed”; ~2 hours.
$4,000; includes 3 sessions; 3–4 hours each.
$1,000 per quadrant; 3 sessions included; ~3 hours.
$1,000; 1 session; 3–4 hours (SMP only).
PMU pricing depends on the area and whether the service requires multiple sessions. At Buitizon MedSpa in Mesa, common pricing includes:
Brows (Pixel / Ombre)
Lips / Liner
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
Local insight: Many Phoenix and Scottsdale clients book brow services first, then add lip blushing or liner once they’ve experienced how natural healed PMU can look.
Most PMU services are around 2–3 hours, depending on the treatment area and whether you’re doing a full initial session or a shorter correction/touch-up.
Typical appointment times:
Most PMU results are built in a structured way.
Direct answer: A second session isn’t “extra”—it’s how you perfect healed retention and symmetry.
Healing is a normal part of PMU because the skin is recovering and the pigment is settling.
Direct answer: Expect a short healing window where color looks stronger at first, then softens as it heals. You may see light flaking depending on the service area.
Helpful guidance:
Yes, if your goal is to look more polished with less daily effort. PMU is especially valuable for brows and liner because it improves symmetry and definition in a way makeup often can’t replicate consistently.
For many clients, the “worth it” factor is waking up ready—gym, work, travel, photos—without rebuilding brows or liner daily.
Yes. We offer correction for brow color and shape, but suitability depends on your existing pigment, tone, and placement.
Direct answer: Corrections are available and priced at $165, typically 1–2 hours, after assessment.
PMU is safe when done correctly, but it’s still a cosmetic tattoo—so it’s important to understand:
Best practice: Choose a conservative, wearable shape and build intensity gradually.
Feature | Microblading | Powder/Ombré (Pixel) Brows |
|---|---|---|
Look | hair-stroke effect | soft shaded “makeup” look |
Best for | certain skin types | broad wearability, polished finish |
Healing | can blur with oilier skin | often heals more evenly |
Maintenance varies by skin/lifestyle structured touch-up cadence
Service | Primary Goal | Sessions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Brows (Pixel/ Ombré) | shape + symmetry + definition | 2 | 2–3 hrs |
Lip Blushing | color + border definition | 2 | ~2 hrs |
Classic Eyeliner | lash-line definition | 1 | ~2 hrs |
Option | Goal | Included Sessions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Full Head SMP | overall density illusion | 3 | 3–4 hrs |
Density Fill (Quadrant) | targeted fullness | 3 | ~3 hrs |
As a PMU provider serving the Phoenix metro area, here’s what I see most often:
If you’re coming from Scottsdale or Phoenix, we’ll time your sessions efficiently—especially for services requiring multiple visits.
