South East Asian PMU Association (SEAPMU)
Elevating Permanent Makeup Standards, Pigment Safety, and Micropigmentation Excellence Across Asia
About the Board
The South East Asian PMU Association (SEAPMU) is a regional governing body dedicated to advancing the art, science, and safety of Permanent Makeup (PMU) and semi-permanent micropigmentation. Affiliated with IAMAC, SEAPMU establishes strict hygiene standards, pigment safety protocols, and advanced technique certifications across South East Asia and international markets.
Aim & Objectives
Standardize PMU Hygiene & Safety: Implement medical-grade sterilization, bloodborne pathogen safety, and client sanitation protocols across PMU clinics.
Pigment & Device Regulation: Promote research into REACH-compliant pigments, safe organic/inorganic formulations, and certified micropigmentation machinery.
Skill Upgrading & Masterclasses: Offer certified training modules in eyebrow microblading, lip blush, eyeliner PMU, scalp micropigmentation (SMP), and areola reconstruction.
Bridge PMU & Aesthetic Medicine: Foster collaboration between micropigmentation artists and medical aesthetic doctors for safe pre/post-procedure care.
PMU Science & Micropigmentation Research
SEAPMU invites PMU artists, dermal specialists, and pigment chemists to submit technical studies, clinical observations, and case reports.
Focus Areas: Pigment retention across Asian skin undertones, allergic reactions and patch testing protocols, PMU laser removal techniques, scalp micropigmentation retention, and medical areola tattooing.
Submission Guidelines: Manuscripts must include detailed procedure steps, device/needle configuration notes, pigment brand disclosures, and high-resolution healed results (minimum 3–6 months follow-up).
Submission Method: Send papers and photo logs to
seapmu-research@iamac.inwith the subject line “SEAPMU Research Paper Submission
Membership & Board Opportunities
SEAPMU provides certified artists and educators with regional validation, official accreditation, and leadership pathways.
Certified PMU Specialist Member: For practicing artists who pass SEAPMU safety, sanitation, and technical execution assessments.
Master Trainer & Educator: Open to senior artists (3+ years experience) who lead accredited training workshops and evaluate junior candidates.
Regional Executive Council Member: Selective appointments for industry pioneers shaping PMU safety policies and competition judging criteria across Asian markets
