Midtown West · 10036
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Adam Schaffner, MD, FACS
590 5th Ave Suite 1101, New York
$210-$560/session
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PMU Touch-Up in New York
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PMU Touch-Up in New York typically costs $210-$560 per treatment ($210-$560 per session).
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Upper East Side · 10075
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Aesthetics Park Avenue
910 Park Ave, New York
$210-$560/session
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Upper East Side · 10065
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AestheticsMD by Jean Rhee Upper East Side
673 Madison Ave 2nd Floor, New York
$210-$560/session
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Midtown West · 10036
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Alinea Medical Spa Acne Scar & Laser Skin Care NYC
590 5th Ave #17th, New York, NY, 10036
$210-$560/session
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Financial District · 10038
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Alison M. Maresh, M.D.
156 William St 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10038
$210-$560/session
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Midtown East · 10022
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Allure Day Spa & Hair Design
139 E 55th St, New York, NY, 10022
$210-$560/session
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Financial District · 10038
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Alreem Al-Nabti, M.D.
156 William St 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10038
$210-$560/session
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Midtown East · 10022
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Amethyst Beauty Bar
635 Madison Ave #1302, New York, NY 10022
$210-$560/session
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Upper East Side · 10021
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Amy Kernahan Studio
btw 71st and 72nd in the office of Dr Melissa Doft, 755 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021
$210-$560/session
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This page lists 9 PMU Touch-Up providers across Midtown West, Upper East Side, Financial District, Midtown East and nearby areas. All of them have public Google ratings shown above.
Pricing shown is estimated based on New York regional averages unless marked "Provider verified." Ratings and review counts are public Google ratings.
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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 in New York?
A PMU touch-up in New York typically costs $210 to $560, usually less than a fresh procedure, with the price often based on how long it has been since your last session.
Refresh within 1 year
Minor color boost
$210-350
Refresh at 1-2 years
Standard touch-up
$280-490
Refresh after 2-3+ years
More work, closer to a redo
$420-560+
Last updated June 2026. Estimates reflect New York regional 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?
Frequently asked questions
How much does a PMU touch-up cost in New York?
A PMU touch-up in New York typically costs $210 to $560, less than a fresh procedure. The longer it has been since your last session, the more work is needed and the higher the price. New York City carries some of the highest commercial rents and most in-demand practitioners in the country, pushing rates above the national median.
How often do I need a PMU touch-up?
After the mandatory 6 to 8 week touch-up that completes the original work, most people refresh brows every one to two years and eyeliner or lips every two to three years. Oily skin, sun exposure, and exfoliating skincare speed fading and shorten the interval.
Can I get a touch-up from a different artist?
Usually yes, but it is easier and more predictable to return to your original artist, who knows the pigment, depth, and design. If you switch, bring photos and any records of the original work so the new artist can match it and avoid color or shape mismatches.
Where can I find PMU Touch-Up near me?
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