PMU Touch-Up Treatment Guide
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What is a PMU Touch-Up?
A PMU touch-up refreshes existing permanent makeup, brows, eyeliner, or lip blush, as the pigment naturally fades over time. It re-saturates the color, sharpens the shape, and corrects any spots that wore unevenly. Touch-ups fall into two buckets: the mandatory 6-to-8-week touch-up that completes the original procedure, and periodic color refreshes done every one to three years to maintain the look.
A touch-up takes 1 to 2 hours, less than the original, since the shape and mapping already exist. A topical numbing cream is used. It follows the same healing pattern as the original: bold for a week, then lightening to the final tone. Prices are typically lower than a fresh procedure and often depend on how long it has been since your last visit.
Going to your original artist is ideal, since they know the pigment, depth, and design used. If you switch artists, bring records or photos of the original work so the new artist can match technique and color.
How much does a PMU Touch-Up cost?
A PMU touch-up nationally typically costs $150 to $400, usually less than a fresh procedure, with the price often based on how long it has been since your last session.
Last updated June 2026. Estimates reflect national averages and Get Clear Beauty provider data — read how we estimate prices.
What to ask your provider
- Do you offer reduced pricing for touch-ups versus a new procedure?
- Can you work over PMU done by another artist?
- How does your price scale with time since my last session?
- Will you adjust the shape or color, or just re-saturate?
- Is the healing the same as my original procedure?
- How often should I come back to maintain it?