FAQs - Cosmetic Tattoo

General Cosmetic Tattoo Questions

Permanent Makeup- PMU in short is Cosmetic Tattooing that uses special techniques to deposit the pigments into the second layer of the skin creating a long last make up effect.

Cosmetic Tattoo helps Client :

  • save valuable time by reducing makeup time
  • reduce makeup product costs.
  • avoid makeup allergy.
  • always look beauty even without makeup
  • avoid makeup getting spoiled in gym, pool, sauna.
  • give more defined look for thin eyebrows, hair loss eyebrows
  • improve eyebrows/lips/eyeliners shape.

Fortunately, No Cosmetic Tattoo is not actually permanent. Thank for that, we always can change our style to suit new makeup trends. A finished result can last anything from 1 to 2 years depending on person ‘s ability to regeneration cells. Other factors is also short Cosmetic Tattoo ‘s life such as UV rays, skin type, immune system, habits, the exposure to chemicals, medications, sauna,etc. That the reason we highly recommend our Clients come back for Color Boost / Color Refresh every 1-2 years to keep to makeup look fresh.

 Unfortunately, PMU is not for you If you are :

  • Pregnant
  • Breast Feeding
  • Currently uncontrolled Diabetic
  • Taking blood thin medications
  • Prone to Keloid scarring
  • Eczema (on the area that PMU will be done)
  • under 18 years old

 

It’s not completely painless, while everyone has a different comfort level. Many Clients experiencing minimal discomfort, some clients actually falling asleep during the procedures. Also, Topical Anesthetic can be applied during the procedure. There are factors that can make your skin more sensitive and increase pain level such as menstruation and caffeine, so we advice Clients avoid caffeine on the day of procedures.

Yes, It is. We work only under the strict rules of the Western Australia Department of Health. We are City of Swan approval skin penetration premises. We are trained and got certificate on Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatment. All accessories used during the treatment are steriled/single-use/disposable which following the infection control practices and sterilization guidelines.

Clients who:

  • currently suffering from sunburn should wait for at least 4 weeks before procedure.
  • currently having Botox/ Filler (on the area that Cosmetic Tattoo will be done) should wait for at least 3 weeks before Cosmetic Tattoo procedure.
  • currently having Laser/ Cosmetic treatment (on the area that Cosmetic Tattoo will be done) should wait for at least 6-8 weeks before procedure.
  • currently under Chemotherapy should wait for at least 6 weeks before procedure. Please seek GP consultation and secure a doctor’s note stating you can receive the treatment.
  • taking prescription medications or other chronic health conditions please seek for GP consultation and secure a doctor’s note stating you can receive the treatment.
  • currently using Retinol A, AHA or actives should postpone these products 4 weeks before and after procedure ( these products might make your skin thin and sensitive affecting the final result, also can cause tear and burn during the procedure)
  • have an auto-immune disease. You should get clearance from your doctor before considering Cosmetic Tattoo.

Also Please:

  • Do Not Tan 2 weeks prior
  • Do Not have any type of facial treatment 2 weeks prior
  • Do Not work out the day of the procedure
  • Do Not take Fish Oil or Vitamin E 1 week prior (natural blood thinners)
  • Do Not wax or tint eyebrows 3 days prior
  • Do Not drink alcohol 24-48 hours prior
  • Do Not consume coffee or any caffeine on the day of treatment (increase your pain threshold)
  • Do Not take Aspirin or Ibuprofen for pain relief on treatment day ( this thins the blood)

 

Normally, Cosmetic Tattoo procedures will require two sessions at least to achieve a good final result. Touch up session is performed after the skin healed properly and usually 6-8 weeks after first session. Touch up session is a must, without it we have not finished our work.

It’s approximately 2,5-4 hours including consultation time, filling consent forms, shaping, choosing color and tattoo.

It takes from 4 to 6 weeks to completely heal. It is dry to the touch and usually peels off for several days, for some people it may take longer. Itchiness is the first sign of healing, please ensure keep the area moisturized as scabbing and itching will cause patchiness within the tattoo. The healing process does not stop when the scabs are gone. It is very important to follow aftercare instructions that you will receive during your appointment.

Makeup and other skin care products rather than our after care products that will provide to you after treatment, must not be used on the treated areas until completely healed. After healing process is complete (4-6 weeks)  you can apply makeup as usual.

Sport activities is not allowed on the treatment day and during the healing process. Swimming, Sauna, steam bath should be avoid during at least 2 weeks.

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Brows Cosmetic Tattoo Questions

We’ll recommend the color base on your eyebrows natural hair color, skin tone and your favorite color. We also shape by trying follow the golden ratio, your natural eyebrow hair flow, your natural eyebrow shape and your facial bone structure. Shaving will be limited. We’ll discuss until get agree from Client before start doing tattoo. We recommend that Client come to appointment with your favorite eyebrows/ lips/ eyeliner color and shape.

Immediately after the procedure you may have a small swelling and redness which will subside within a few hours. The treated area will look darker right after the procedure and will become 30-50% lighter after completely healed.

No, You do not need to shave your brows before.

Please do not worries. We shape your brows following your bone structure, face type and your natural brows hair. The shaving will be minimized.

Lips Blush Cosmetic Tattoo Questions

A small pen-like machine and a very tiny needle are used to gently deposit pigment into the lips. This slowly builds a beautifully natural lip color that Clients desired.

Natural Lips or Lip Blush is a technique that produces more of a “nude lip,” or “lip tint,” result, however, everybody’s skin takes the tattoo differently. We always start light and we can build color on touchup.

The retention rate of the lip tattoo depends on different factors such as the color you choose, your lifestyle, touchups, and how you care for them before and after your appointment. On average, Lip Blush fades away within 2-5 years, with most people wanting a touch up yearly.

The appointment takes 4 hours. It includes filling consent and health form, discuss about Client ideal Lips color, numbing, mapping the shape, tattooing, aftercare instruction.

Some swelling and tenderness after the procedure is normal and may last a day or so. Your lips may look like you got lip filler, however, this is normal and typically subsides within the first 24 hours. Also, your lips will appear darker for the first few days. Lips have the easiest and fastest healing. It only takes about 4-5 days to heal. During this time, you will need to apply ointment as your lips will be chapped.

An Aftercare pack and instruction will be provided for Clients to bring home and follow.

Yes! Lip filler does not interfere  the process of tattooing lips or the results. Note that lip filler and lip blush appointments MUST be at least 4 weeks apart from each other.

Yes, only 2mm. The skin on the lips is not the same as on the face and things can look unnatural or get unpredictable when we tattoo too far outside the natural lipline. 

Lips Blush is required at least 2 sessions, and 6-8 weeks apart to ensure the skin has been healed properly and create more even color.

The final healed result of the lip tattoo depends on different factors such as your undertone skin, your lifestyle, touchups, and how you care for them before and after your appointment. We will mix color base on your desired color and your undertone skin. We highly recommend Client bring 1-2 their favorite lipstick or a photo of desired color on appointment day.

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Cosmetic Tattoo Removal

Cosmetic Tattoo Removal is a cosmetic procedure that deposits a Saline solution into the skin to lift, remove the previous pigments (inks).

Cosmetic tattoo Removal is :

  • less chances of scarring
  • affordable
  • lighten, correct brows/lip linners cosmetic tattoo

The pain threshold is different in everyone. Numbing Cream is applied to reduce discomfort. More about Numbing is available in FAQs.

The amount of session is depending on how dark is the unwanted cosmetic tattoo. The darker tattoo will need more session of removal.

Cosmetic Tattoo Removal procedure will take approximately between 1,5 hours to 2 hours. To save time, we recommend client apply Numbing Cream on procedure area at home before leaving for appointment. Numbing Cream can be purchase form you local chemist.

The gap between 2 sessions of removal is 8-12 weeks. For new Brows procedure, we should wait for at least 12 weeks after the last removal session.

The treated area will be slightly red, swollen, it should be dissolved in the next day. 

Your treated area will look darker as the previous pigment is lifted up near to the skin surface.

Unfortunately, No. Saline Cosmetic Tattoo Removal is lift and lighten the pigments. It helps the skin get ready for depositing new pigments.

The skin care products and make up products rather than our after care products (that will be provided), must be avoided.

For Clients who change their minds within 48 hours of the new cosmetic tattoo, we offer the EMERGENCY removal which can lift and remove most of the pigments

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What to expect during your Cosmetic Tattoo Appointment?

We will talk about your lifestyles, habit, makeup styles. For example, do you wear make up daily? or only sometimes? what is your make up styles? natural or dramatic?

Asking and discussing how do you like your brows/ lips/ eyeliners look? Natural/ more defined/ dramatic. What do you expect/ what do you like to improve after cosmetic tattoo?

Looking in to the specific details that you like for your cosmetic tattoo. For example, with Brows do you like high arch/ soft arch? straight / soft curved/ curved? Bold / thin ?

Coming to appointment with a photo of your ideal Cosmetic Tattoo and your daily brows/lips makeup is recommended. The result is not guaranteed be exact as cosmetic tattoo is an Art and it should follow your bone structure and your skin tone, also depend on a few factors (General FAQs)

Clients will read, fill and sign the health and the consent forms before any procedures.

Base on your bone structures, face shape, eyebrows hair flow, we will determine which eyebrows shape is suit to you.

For Brows Clients, we always mention Brows is SISTER, not TWIN, and the goal is getting the best symmetry of your face.

Cosmetic Tattoo color is recommended base on your like and your skin tone, your eyebrows hair color.

The tattooing only process when you- Client agree with the shape and the color.

During the process we will talk through the after care steps, tips, what to avoid and what to expect for healing process.

After finish tattooing , we will show you your new look. And get your feedback, final check for shape and color.

For Cosmetic Tattoo Clients, the Touch up sessions – 6-8 weeks later must be carry on to achieve final result. Touch up is perfection session, our work is not finished without it.

At the end of the appointment, a After Care Package includes aftercare products, instructions and tips will be provided to bring home.

All Aftercare instruction is also on our website. And I will be here to answer and support if you have any questions.

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