WHAT IS COSMETIC TATTOOING?

Cosmetic tattooing, also referred to as semi-permanent makeup, is the process of implanting colour pigment beneath the surface of the skin by the means of tiny, sterile, disposable needles.

HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?

You can book your appointment by requesting for a date and time through email, DM, or filling out the form on the CONTACT page. We will try our best to get back to you in a timely manner and accommodate your requests to our best capabilities.

AM I SUITABLE FOR THIS PROCEDURE?

You may NOT be suitable for this procedure if:

  • You are under the age of 18 years old

  • You are pregnant or breast-feeding

  • You have been on Accutane within a year

  • You are prone to Keloid Scarring

  • You have irritation of the skin such as blemishes, acne, rash, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, sunburn on the area of the procedure

  • You are on Retin-A or Retinals (Please make sure you are off these topicals 30 days before and after the procedure.)

  • Diabetic (Consult your doctor)

  • Have HIV or Hepatitis or any other viral infections and/or diseases

  • Undergoing Chemotherapy (Consult with your doctor)

  • Epilepsy

  • A Pacemaker or major heart problems

  • Had an Organ Transplant

  • You generally don’t heal well and develop infections easily

  • If you’ve had previous tattoo work done and is too dark (Please contact me to send a picture for assessment before proceeding with a booking)

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW/DO TO PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?

Please be aware:

  • Do NOT drink Alcohol or Caffeine before the procedure (at least 24 hours prior to appointment)

  • Do NOT take Advil or other blood thinners such as Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E and /or Ibuprofen unless medically necessary 48-72 hours prior to your procedure. Extra strength Tylenol can be taken if you have a low pain tolerance.

  • If you’ve recently tanned this will affect the outcome of the healed colour

  • If you’ve had laser removal of previous work done, the treated area has more scar tissue and can affect the outcome of the results. More treatments may be necessary to have the skin take the colour.

  • Botox should be done at least 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after the procedure.

  • Please note that you may be more sensitive during your menstrual cycle,

  • No waxing, threading or tinting 3 days before

  • No Chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, strong exfoliants, vitamin E, retinals, fish oil or anything that will thin out your skin in the treat area at least 2 weeks before your appointment.

  • Immediately following your procedure, the tattooed area will appear to be darker and bolder in colour and more sharply defined. Over the next 2 days it will appear even darker and thicker as scares begin to form. You must let the scabs naturally flake off. It will take up to 10-4 days to scanning to be complete.

  • You may NOT get the areas wet for too long or apply an kind of products (except for what is provided in your aftercare) for at least 10 days.

  • No makeup in the brow areas for the first 14 days.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER MY TREATMENT?

Immediately after, the area will be very dark and gets even darker over the next 2 days as a scab forms in the area. 30-50% of your pigment will be in the scabs. Over the next 7-14 days your scabs should flake off bit by bit. Some people scab in light flakes and some develop a thick scab. Everybody is different, but whatever you do, do NOT pick at the scabs and make sure you read through and follow the AFTERCARE INSTUCTIONS properly to obtain the best results.

If the scabbing phase is not over by 14 days, please continue your Aftercare intructions until scabs are completly gone.

After the scabbing phase is over, you will see that the color of your pigment appears foggy and muted in color because a layer of skin has grown over the pigment to seal it in. Not to worry, over the next several weeks your skin will regenerate and the pigment will be more vibrant in color. The complete healing process takes at least 6 weeks which is when the true orientation of the pigment will show.

For most people, there shouldn’t be too much of a problem going to work or being out in public, as long as you’re good at following aftercare instructions. However, some people may develop thicker scabs and have minor swelling. You may take an Advil or apply an icepack after your treatment to reduce swelling and discomfort. 

WILL I NEED A TOUCH UP AFTER MY INITIAL APPOINTMENT?

Yes, normally most client’s require 2 session to achieve desired results. After this it is recommended to come back for yearly touch ups to keep the tattoo looking fresh and vibrant.

HOW LONG WILL THE FINAL RESULTS LAST?

They fade over time and should be refreshed every 1-1. 5 years for maintenance. Fading is desired as your skin and facial structure will change as aging occurs. However this does not mean that your semi-permanent makeup will completely disappear. Depending on  your skin and health, overtime your semi-permanent makeup may leave a soft haze of residual pigment behind. It is recommended to refresh them before 2 years and no sooner than 1 year. If they have faded before a year, you may fill them in with makeup and wait after 1 year to come back for additional touchups to avoid too much trauma to your skin.

These factors will cause your semi-permanent tattoo to fade faster:

  • Iron deficiency

  • Sun exposure

  • Exfoliants

  • Strong immune systems

  • Exposure to salt water

IS THE STUDIO AND EQUIPMENT SAFE?

  • All needles and hand tools are single-use, come in a sterilized package, and disposed of after each client.

  • Implements such as gauze, cotton swabs, etc. are single-use and disposed of after each client.

  • Gloves and mask are worn at all times during the procedure and disposed of after each client.

  • All stations are thoroughly disinfected with Caviwipes after each client