Medical & Cosmetic Tattooing · Salford & Swinton
Salford · Swinton · Greater Manchester
Specialist medical and cosmetic tattooing, helping clients restore confidence through expert scar camouflage, stretch mark camouflage, areola tattooing, lip blush, microblading, brows and more.
Medical TattooingScar camouflage, areola restoration & inkless needling
SPMU & CosmeticLip blush, microblading & brow treatments
Bespoke ConsultationsEvery treatment plan tailored to you individually
Two LocationsSalford & Swinton studios — by appointment only
Smoothing raised and uneven scar texture, helping restore scars to a more even surface and improve their natural colour. Also effective for stretch mark camouflage — the perfect starting point for many scar and skin revision journeys.
Using carefully matched pigments tattooed into the skin to blend scars with the surrounding skin tone, restoring a more natural and even appearance.
Restoring, recreating or darkening the areola following mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast uplift surgery. A deeply personal and restorative treatment.
Penelope Ink & Co offers this treatment completely free of charge for anyone who has undergone a mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast reconstruction following breast cancer.
We understand how personal and emotional this journey is. Our areola and nipple tattooing service is carried out with the utmost care, sensitivity and discretion — helping you feel whole again and reclaim your body with confidence.
Please get in touch directly to discuss your eligibility and book a free consultation.
Rated 5 stars on Google — here's what our clients have to say.
"I have had multiple treatment off penny including my brows, lvl and lip blush and I have never been more comfortable during a treatment than with penny! She is amazing at her job and is so dedicated to being a perfection..."
— Nicole Mcdonagh
Brows, LVL & Lip Blush
"Penny did my lip blush and she was fab, she talked me through the process thoroughly and I loved my lips! She also did my brows and I've never came away from a brow appointment at other places happy before but I was afte..."
— Charlotte Woodruff
Lip Blush & Brows
"Got my lip blush done by Penny - shes the best. She took her time to really understand what I wanted, we did swatches and was so patient doing the outline and mapping to make sure it was absolutely perfect for me. She ex..."
— Laura Jayne
Lip Blush
"I recently had my lips blushed by Penny, and I am delighted with the results. I felt very comfortable and well cared for throughout the whole appointment. Penny ensured I was comfortable and checked in frequently. The cl..."
— Grace Elliott
Lip Blush
"Penny is absolutely amazing! I could not be happier with my brows and lip blush! Penny is so professional and made me feel SO comfortable throughout all my appointments, I will not go to anyone else! Would highly recomme..."
— Hannah Meakin
Brows & Lip Blush
"I have been going to Penny for my LVL and brow lamination for almost a year now and have also just started my medical needling and scar camouflage journey! Penny makes me feel so comfortable and does my eyebrows and lash..."
— Sarah Rogers
LVL, Brows & Medical Needling
"I've been going to Penny for my HD brows with hybrid tint and she always does an amazing job. She's so friendly, professional, and pays great attention to detail. My brows always look perfectly shaped and the tint lasts..."
— Aisha Medford
HD Brows
"Penny does my LVL, Brow lamination & tint and laser hair removal and they're perfect every time! Penny takes time to make sure my brow shape / colour are exactly as I want and smashes them every time. My laser sessions a..."
— Amber Finnigan
LVL, Brows & Laser
"After moving to Manchester from Scotland, I was honestly so nervous about trusting someone new with my brows after going to the same person back home for over 16 years. I came across Penny's work and decided to take a ch..."
— Kerry
Brows & Lash Lift
"Penny is lovely and is clearly really good at what she does, super hygienic. She took her time and has talked me through recovery after my medical needling on my pregnancy stretch marks. I can see such a massive differen..."
— Faheema Sultana
Medical Needling
"No where else I'd go in Manchester. Absolutely incredible work. I always feel super comfortable here. Pen always does the best work on my brows! Thank you for the incredible service as always xx"
— Candice Gianna
Brows
"Penny is the best around! Always the perfectionist. I've been having LVL a while before I went to Penny, I never realised the simple after care that was needed to get the best results for longer. Her product knowledge an..."
— Rebecca Selcuk
Lash Lifts
"Had Korean lashes done by Penny, the whole process was so comfortable — no stinging or irritation. They look lovely. I would recommend Penny to friends & family, her bubbly personality puts you at ease. I look forward to..."
— Talia
Korean Lash Lift
"10/10, no notes! Even for us low effort no makeup girlies, Penny does a cracking job of naturally enhancing what I already have — my brows and lashes have never looked so good but also super natural! Thanks girlie 💕"
— Holly Fishwick
Brows & Lashes
"I've been going to Penny ever since I moved to Manchester and I'm so glad I found her! Not only is she so talented, she also makes you feel completely at ease at the appointments. Always look forward to our appointments!"
— Anushka Fernandes
Regular Client
"I got microblading done recently by Penny and I would 1000% recommend her! She was so lovely and walked you through the appointment step by step and would constantly keep showing you the progress of your eyebrows! I have..."
— Chloe
Microblading
"I couldn't recommend enough! I wanted more of a natural look, and she took the time to sit down, go through different shades, pictures and explained thoroughly what would work best for me. I was also a bit anxious about..."
— Alexandra Leigh
Lip Blush
"I recently had microblading done with Penelope and I couldn't recommend her enough! She was extremely patient with me in making sure the shape was exactly how I wanted it and that I was happy with the overall result. I l..."
— Ellie Seward
Microblading
"I recently had a Korean Lash lift with Penny and I love them so much! I've been to several different people in the past and my lashes never seem to lift or they drop down straight after — however Penny altered the proces..."
— Athena Yiatrou
Korean Lash Lift
"Penny is amazing at what she does! I've had several LVLs with her and always leave feeling so happy with the results. I'd been wanting microblading for a while but was nervous — ultimately I chose Penny because I trust h..."
— Zoe Wragg
LVL & Microblading
"So amazing, been coming to Penny for years and the lashes and eyebrows are insane every time!! Honestly the best. She's the loveliest too 🩷"
— Julia Dabal
Brows & Lashes
"Penny is just the best! As a lad, I was very cautious when booking in for Microblading — it was so important that the results were natural but made the difference I so desperately wanted. From the first message I felt co..."
— C G
Microblading
"Penny has the best mix of professionalism and friendliness. I always walk out with the most amazing brows and lashes as well as having had a good chat."
— Lizzie H
Brows & Lashes
"Perfectionist! Wouldn't trust anyone else with my face especially SPMU. Penny has an eye for detail and makes you feel so comfortable."
— Shaunie Bennett
SPMU
"I have had multiple treatment off penny including my brows, lvl and lip blush and I have never been more comfortable during a treatment than with penny! She is amazing at her job and is so dedicated to being a perfection..."
— Nicole Mcdonagh
Brows, LVL & Lip Blush
"Penny did my lip blush and she was fab, she talked me through the process thoroughly and I loved my lips! She also did my brows and I've never came away from a brow appointment at other places happy before but I was afte..."
— Charlotte Woodruff
Lip Blush & Brows
"Got my lip blush done by Penny - shes the best. She took her time to really understand what I wanted, we did swatches and was so patient doing the outline and mapping to make sure it was absolutely perfect for me. She ex..."
— Laura Jayne
Lip Blush
"I recently had my lips blushed by Penny, and I am delighted with the results. I felt very comfortable and well cared for throughout the whole appointment. Penny ensured I was comfortable and checked in frequently. The cl..."
— Grace Elliott
Lip Blush
"Penny is absolutely amazing! I could not be happier with my brows and lip blush! Penny is so professional and made me feel SO comfortable throughout all my appointments, I will not go to anyone else! Would highly recomme..."
— Hannah Meakin
Brows & Lip Blush
"I have been going to Penny for my LVL and brow lamination for almost a year now and have also just started my medical needling and scar camouflage journey! Penny makes me feel so comfortable and does my eyebrows and lash..."
— Sarah Rogers
LVL, Brows & Medical Needling
"I've been going to Penny for my HD brows with hybrid tint and she always does an amazing job. She's so friendly, professional, and pays great attention to detail. My brows always look perfectly shaped and the tint lasts..."
— Aisha Medford
HD Brows
"Penny does my LVL, Brow lamination & tint and laser hair removal and they're perfect every time! Penny takes time to make sure my brow shape / colour are exactly as I want and smashes them every time. My laser sessions a..."
— Amber Finnigan
LVL, Brows & Laser
Penelope Ink & Co specialises in medical and paramedical tattooing — restorative treatments designed to help clients feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin.
Whether you're looking to camouflage scars from surgery, trauma or injury, restore areolas after a mastectomy, or improve scar texture through medical needling — every treatment begins with a thorough consultation and a fully bespoke plan tailored to you.
Alongside our specialist medical treatments, we also offer a full range of cosmetic tattooing and semi-permanent makeup — including Lip Blush, adding soft natural colour and definition, and Microblading, creating realistic hair-like strokes for fuller, more defined brows.
Alongside our specialist medical treatments, we offer a full range of semi-permanent makeup and beauty services to enhance your natural features.
Soft, natural colour and definition tattooed into the lips for a fuller, more youthful look lasting 12–24 months.
Realistic hair-like strokes to fill sparse or uneven brows with a natural, defined finish tailored to your face.
Safe, non-laser saline removal to fade or remove unwanted semi-permanent makeup at any stage.
Wax & Tint, HD Brows and Brow Lamination — all tailored to enhance and define your natural brows.
Standard and Korean lash lift methods — lifting and lengthening from the root for effortless, beautiful lashes.
Long-lasting smooth skin with minimal discomfort — suitable for most skin tones and hair types.
Penny
Founder & Lead Artist — Penelope Ink & Co
Penny is the heart and hands behind every treatment. With years of experience in the beauty industry and a deep passion for medical and cosmetic tattooing, she is known for her calm presence, precision work and genuine care for every client.
Having studied Art & Design at the University of Leeds, Penny brings an in-depth knowledge of colour theory and a lifelong creative eye to every treatment — approaching each client with the precision of an artist and the care of a specialist.
She takes a truly personal approach — listening carefully, assessing thoroughly, and making sure every treatment plan is right for you before anything else. Her goal is always natural-looking, considered results that restore confidence.
Penny holds qualifications in Bloodborne Pathogens and is fully First Aid trained, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care for every client, every time.
Whether you're coming for a restorative medical treatment or a semi-permanent makeup appointment, you'll always feel welcomed, respected, and in safe hands.
Every treatment at Penelope Ink & Co follows a careful, considered process. Here's what to expect from start to finish.
Step 01
Contact us via the website, Instagram or WhatsApp. Tell us about your treatment interest and we'll be in touch to discuss next steps and suitability.
Step 02
We'll assess your skin, discuss your goals, check suitability and create a bespoke treatment plan. For medical treatments, you can send photos for an initial online assessment if you're not local.
Your treatment is carried out with precision, care and premium products. We use numbing cream throughout to keep you comfortable, and take our time to achieve the best possible result for you.
Step 04
We'll guide you through all aftercare. Most treatments require a top-up 4–8 weeks later to perfect the result. Annual refreshes are recommended to keep results looking their best long-term.
All Medical & Cosmetic Tattooing & Laser appointments are held at this studio. Free street parking available, plus parking bays behind the building (turn down the side street at Boots).
For all medical tattooing and scar-related treatments, yes — a consultation is required to assess suitability, scar maturity and colour match before we can proceed. If you're not local, you can send photos for an initial online consultation.
Yes — all bookings require a non-refundable deposit within 24 hours. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit is received.
You can reschedule with 5+ days' notice. 3–4 days results in a lost deposit. Less than 48 hours requires full payment. Repeat late cancellations may result in being blocked from future bookings.
We use topical numbing cream on all treatments to minimise discomfort. Most clients describe the sensation as mild scratching or pressure — very manageable throughout.
Yes — we regularly treat scars from breast surgery, tummy tucks, C-sections, facelifts, liposuction and other procedures. Each case is assessed individually during consultation.
Yes, but only after assessment. In some cases saline or laser removal may be recommended first. Please enquire directly before booking if you have previous SPMU.
Yes — all new SPMU, Brow & Lash clients require a patch test at least 48 hours before treatment. Postal patch tests are available for SPMU — please enquire directly.
Scar camouflage results can last 1–4 years depending on skin type and aftercare. SPMU (lip blush, microblading) lasts 12–24 months. A top-up 4–8 weeks after the first session is required, with annual refreshes recommended.
Initial downtime is typically 3–7 days. The full healing cycle takes 4–6 weeks, with minor redness or flaking in the first few days. Full results appear once the skin has completely healed.
Laser offers long-term hair reduction — most clients need 8–10 sessions with occasional maintenance top-ups for the best long-lasting results.
To maintain a calm, focused environment we ask you attend alone unless agreed in advance. If you require a companion or carer for accessibility reasons, please let us know beforehand.
A 10-minute grace period applies. Beyond this, the appointment may need to be cancelled and the 48-hour cancellation policy will apply. Please plan ahead.
Yes — all new SPMU clients must complete a digital consent form at least 48 hours before their appointment. Treatment cannot go ahead without this.
Whether you're ready to book, want to send photos for an initial assessment, or just have a question about a treatment — we're here and happy to help. Reach out via any of the channels below.
Phone / WhatsApp
07961 172430For medical tattooing enquiries, you're welcome to send photos of the area for an initial assessment before booking a consultation.