Frequently Asked Questions
Preprocedure
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No caffeine or alcohol 24-48 hours prior to service.
Avoid saunas or tanning sessions for 1 week prior to your session.
Do not take any stimulants or blood thinners. If you take any type of aspirin or ibuprofen, you must clear it with your doctor first but must be off it for 30 days before the procedure can be done.
Arrive 10 minutes early so that you can fill out your paperwork.
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You may not be a good candidate for this procedure if you:
Have heart conditions
Have autoimmune disorders
Have uncontrolled diabetes
Have bleeding or clotting disorders (such as hemophilia)
Are taking medications that increase bleeding or affect pigment retention
Have taken acne medications like Accutane within the past year
Have advanced rosacea
A personal consultation will help us determine if this procedure is the right fit for you.
4D & 3D Nipple and Areola Tattoos
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Insurance will sometimes pay for these services, but our office is not equipped to file with insurance companies. It is recommended that you contact your insurance company to find out if you can get a reimbursement. We will be glad to provide you with a receipt and a letter explaining your procedure so that you can use it to submit to your insurance company.
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No caffeine or alcohol 24-48 hours prior to service.
No aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils for 48 hours prior to session. Avoid any type of blood thinning agent. Please make sure to clear it with your doctor before you cease taking medication.
Avoid saunas or tanning sessions for 1 week prior to your session.
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For paramedical tattooing, it would be helpful to meet in person or virtually to discuss your specific history and needs
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While everyone has different pain tolerance levels, we strive to make our clients as comfortable as possible. Those who have the 3D or 4D nipple and areola tattoos are often numb from the mastectomy and do not feel much pain anyway, and we will use a topical anesthetic if needed.
Permanent Cosmetics
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For most permanent cosmetics procedures, a phone consultation should work fine. When you come in for your procedure, we can consult in person about shape, color, etc. However, if you have had previous procedures, it is important to send pictures so that we can determine whether we can proceed or whether removal will be necessary first.
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No caffeine or alcohol 24-48 hours prior to service.
No aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils for 48 hours prior to session. Avoid any type of blood thinning agent. Please make sure to clear it with your doctor before you cease taking medication.
Avoid lash enhancement serums, fillers and injections, Retinols, anti-aging creams, or chemical peels for 1 month prior to your session.
For eyeliner, do not wear contact lenses or eye makeup of any kind on the day of your session.
Make sure you have no eye infections or irritations.
Lash extensions should be removed at least 2 days prior to eyeliner service.
Avoid saunas or tanning sessions for 1 week prior to your session.
If you have had previous brow tattooing, a consultation is required.
For lip services, if you have a history of cold sores, you must be on antiviral medication for three days prior to service and three days after.
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While everyone has different pain tolerance levels, we strive to make our clients as comfortable as possible. We will numb the area with a topical anesthetic. Most clients report that procedures might produce irritating or scratchy feelings; some feel little to no pain and even fall asleep.
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Our goal is to provide you with permanent cosmetics that give you a fresh and natural look–a no makeup makeup look. It is often said that permanent makeup is low maintenance, not no maintenance. So, you may want to enhance it occasionally with makeup. However, you should strive to keep foundation off of your brows.
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You may also hear of permanent cosmetics also being referred to as “semi-permanent” because it will fade over time. Even though it will fade, some color is almost always left behind, and that is why it is referred to as permanent. If you’ve had procedures done before, they must be significantly faded before a new procedure can be performed in the same area. The skin can only hold so much pigment, and when the skin is saturated with pigment, removal should be the next step.
Post Procedure
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Yes, you should be able to go back to work the same day. There is no down time with these procedures. Just make sure to follow aftercare instructions like protecting your tattoo sites from the sun.
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Absolutely. Having permanent cosmetics or paramedical tattooing done should be considered a process. Because we are dealing with skin and every client heals differently, we cannot predict exactly how well the skin will hold the pigment and how it will heal. The touch-up session allows for the artist to make corrections, add more detail, enhance the color and/or shape. It’s a very important step in the process and helps to ensure it will last for 2-5 more years.
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These procedures are an art, not a science. There is no such thing as perfection, but we aim for beautiful enhancement.
We will do everything possible to see that you are happy with your results. As we plan the procedure and consult with you, we will not move ahead without client approval. However, because we are dealing with skin and body chemistry, we also cannot predict exactly how healed results will turn out. Other factors–such as skin type, sun exposure, skin care ingredients, etc.-- beyond our control also play a role in the healed results. Therefore, there are no guarantees and no refunds. It is a good idea to do research to understand the procedure and also to decide which artist is right for you.
