Inner Richmond · 94118
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Aaron Chen, DO
3838 California St RM 610, San Francisco, CA, 94118
$210-$560/session
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PMU Touch-Up in San Francisco
Compare PMU Touch-Up providers in San Francisco with transparent pricing from verified providers across SF proper, Oakland, the Peninsula, and neighboring areas. View real prices, from real providers that fit within your budget before booking an appointment.
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PMU Touch-Up in San Francisco typically costs $210-$560 per treatment ($210-$560 per session).
Top PMU Touch-Up providers in San Francisco
Orinda · 94563
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Adrianna J. Browne, M.D.
8 Cam Encinas #115, Orinda, CA, 94563
$210-$560/session
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Walnut Creek · 94596
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Afshin Parhiscar, MD
1844 San Miguel Dr #109, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
$210-$560/session
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Mission District · 94110
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Aileen Chang
1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94110
$210-$560/session
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San Francisco · 94143
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Aileen Chang
505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94143
$210-$560/session
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Redwood City · 94063
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Albert Sean Chiou, MD, MBA
450 Broadway Pavilion B 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA, 94063
$210-$560/session
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Nob Hill · 94109
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Albert W. Chow, M.D.
1 Daniel Burnham Ct ste 368c, San Francisco, CA, 94109
$210-$560/session
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Inner Richmond · 94118
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Alexander Deirdre MD
3905 Sacramento St # 201, San Francisco, CA, 94118
$210-$560/session
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North Beach · 94133
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Amit Arunkumar, MD
55 Francisco St Suite 705, San Francisco, CA, 94133
$210-$560/session
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This page lists 9 PMU Touch-Up providers across Inner Richmond, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Mission District and nearby areas. 5 of them have public Google ratings shown above.
Pricing shown is estimated based on San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
A PMU touch-up in San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
A PMU touch-up in San Francisco 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. the San Francisco Bay Area 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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