No, PMU (Permanent Makeup) Differs From Traditional Tattooing. Despite Both Practices Appearing Similar On The Surface, They Involve Distinct Techniques, Tools, And Pigments. In Tattooing, The Needle Penetrates Deep Into The Dermis To Ensure The Ink Lasts Indefinitely. In Contrast, PMU Rarely Pierces The Dermis, Keeping The Pigment In The Epidermis. This Distinction Explains Why Tattoos Endure A Lifetime, While PMU Typically Lasts Only A Few Years Before Gradual Fading Occurs. The Fading Results From The Continuous Growth Of The Epidermis, Eventually Shedding The Pigment