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Cosmetic Tattoo
Semi-permanent tattooing for brows is becoming an increasingly popular treatment. From wanting to fill in your sparse brows due to aging or over-plucking, to wanting to save some time in the morning filling in your brows, semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing is the perfect solution.
With so many unique brows out there, we have a range of styles and techniques that we can cater to give you the results that you want - whether it be bold and defined, to soft and natural, or even a mixture of both! These techniques will give you smudge-proof, 24/7 brows in any weather and event (ie, perfect brows that won't wash off at the beach? YES PLEASE!)
What is your style?
Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo procedure where fine, hair-like strokes are created using a unique hand tool with fine needles, giving you fluffy, natural-looking brows. Hypo-allergenic pigment is implanted into the deeper layers of the skin, with results lasting up to 18 months (individual results vary).
The Ombre technique provides more definition to your brows, similar to the results after using a brow pencil/powder, as opposed to hair-like strokes from Microblading. When healed, your brows will look soft but slightly more bold and defined than your bare brows. Ombre brows lasts up to 2 years, with individual results varying.
Microshading brows combine microblading and ombre brows to give you the perfect set of fluffy, yet defined brows. The beginning of your brows start off looking natural with hair-like strokes, then gradually transitions to ombre brows for more prominent brow tails. No doubt one of the most requested brow techniques, microshading brows will not disappoint if you are looking for a natural but defined result. Microshading
Information & Care
After listening to your concerns and your ideal shapes, your brows will be carefully mapped according to recommendations, but most importantly, your preferences until you are fully satisfied. Your treatment area will be properly numbed before treatment, and once they are completed, ink will be penetrated for approximately 10 minutes to settle into your skin.
What to expect after your session:
The entire healing process is between 4-8 weeks depending on your body regeneration and age, and your cosmetic tattoo will go through several stages during the healing process.
The pigment will look very natural immediately after the procedure. However, your treated areas will appear much more vibrant, darker and thicker the next few days (this is completely normal and expected).
NOTE: Because of natural skin regeneration, your treated area may appear lighter than original after the peeling stage. This is normal and expected, and does not mean your semi-permanent tattoos are fading too quickly. Even with proper care, missing spots/strokes may develop, making your cosmetic tattoo look uneven. This is completely normal. Once the healing process starts, your treated areas will look flaky. However, this is just the superficial colour and dry skin being removed naturally. Over the next 30-60 days after your procedure, your tattoo and pigment will slowly start to develop into its final form.
Healing stages for brows:
Day 1 – looks defined, slightly more dramatic than normal, feels abit tender and swollen, possible slight bleeding
Day 2 – very dark, bold, and thicker than yesterday. Colour can be slightly red, and still tender
Day 3-4 – pain and tenderness subsiding, still looking dark and thick
Day 5 - brows feeling itchy, a thick layer of scab may form, fine-hair strokes that were created may be hidden (DO NOT PICK THE SCAB – affects retention and can cause scarring and infection)
Day 5-7 – maximum scabbing at this stage which will begin to peel away from the skin (let the flakes naturally fall off without picking at them!)
Day 7-10 – scabs will have flaked off or is still flaking off on their own. Feather strokes will appear lighter or greyish, or some spots may look like they’re missing
Day 14-28 – healing process is almost over! The colour and definition of the feather strokes will start to return. Colour will begin to even out and look more natural and brow-like
This depends on your post-care, as well as external factors (sun, environment, etc), and individual factors (age, health conditions, etc.).
Microblading with feather strokes usually last 9-12 months, and microshading or ombre brows usually last longer (9-24 months) depending on skin type and factors mentioned above.
A colour refresh is recommended every 12 months to maintain vibrancy and colour.
Those with slower skin cell turnover may experience longer retention.
Please take note of the pre-treatment restrictions as the results of your brows can be affected:
• Do not take fish oils, vitamin E, flaxseed oils, aspirin, niacin, nurofen/ibuprofen, omega-3, or any blood-thinning medications approximately 1 week before the procedure unless medically necessary (Panadol is fine)
• Do not work out on the day of the procedure as the heat will expand your pores and create more spread of the pigment
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure, ESPECIALLY a sunburn 3 days before the procedure (your skin should not be in the healing process before the procedure – this affects retention)
• Do not drink coffee or any caffeinated drinks before the procedure
• Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before or after the procedure
• No tweezing or waxing 3 days before the procedure
• No tinting 1-2 weeks before the procedure
• Any skin treatments, laser treatments, chemical peels, or injectables should be avoided 4 weeks before AND after the procedure
Post-care is extremely important to the appearance and retention of your new semi-permanent tattoo. Ensure your hands are completely clean before handling your new cosmetic tattoo. If you prefer to use bepanthen, apply a thin layer once at night with a clean cotton swab as your skin also needs to heal itself. You can continue to apply this cream for the next 7 days. Otherwise, gently dabbing a clean cotton pad with 0.9% sodium chloride to your treated areas after your shower is sufficient.
Do NOT:
• Let any lotion, soap, or make-up touch your semi-permanent tattoo or the surrounding area for the next 7 days after the procedure
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For the next 7-14 days, avoid:
• Increased sweating/practicing sports
• Swimming, hot sauna, hot bath, jacuzzi, steam room
• Sun tanning/tanning salon (UVR and chemicals have been known to shift colour and decrease pigment retention)
• Any laser/chemical peels/facial treatments
• Any topicals/skincare containing Vitamin A (RetinA, retinol) or glycolic acids on the face and neck
• Performing heavy tasks (eg. household cleaning – garage or basement cleaning, as these can cause increased sweating and involves airborne debris)
• Drinking excess alcohol (slows down wound healing)
• Driving in open air vehicles (convertibles, bikes, boats, motorcycles)
• Touching the treated areas (except for when rinsing or applying post-care cream with a cotton swab)
Please wash your face carefully and gently without stretching or accidentally peeling the flakes off prematurely.
Itching and flaking may appear during the first 7 days post-treatment. However, these symptoms may quickly resolve if post-care instructions are followed.
What to do:
• Watch out for signs of infection (fever, redness, swelling, pus, tenderness, heat, odour, red streaks from treatment site), and contact your physician IMMEDIATELY if these start to appear
• Once completely healed, always apply SPF 30+ on your eyebrows when leaving the house. Sun exposure causes the pigment to fade more quickly
• Avoid using foundation on your treated areas as it can affect the colour of your cosmetic tattoo
CLIENT RESULTS
Tattoo Removal
After listening to your concerns, your unwanted tattoo will be assessed carefully and a medical health history will also be taken. A patch test may be required to ensure optimal and safe results. Your treatment area will be properly numbed before treatment, with extra numbing during the procedure available.
Post-care will be instructed carefully with aftercare instructions readily available on our website for reference. Your unwanted pigment will become trapped in a scab that will form post procedure, and this will naturally fall off within 1-2 weeks, removing your unwanted pigment along with it. Right after your procedure, the area may appear very red and bleed, however, this is completely normal. Your treatment area may be slightly red/pink for a few weeks before healing completely, and your next session will be at 8 weeks if required.
SIDE EFFECTS & COMPLICATIONS
• Swelling and tenderness is expected, especially in the first 2-3 days of after your procedure
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can occur due to the inflammation caused to the skin, however, this is temporary and will subside with time
• Hypopigmentation can also occur due to inflammation, where a test patch is recommended prior to the actual procedure
• Cold sores may be activated if we are removing lip tattoo (please take anti-virals before and after your procedure to reduce this risk)
• There is a small risk of infection as with any procedure, however, we practice sterile techniques and we make sure your skin is cleaned before and after procedures to further reduce this risk.
• Potential scarring if aftercare is not performed carefully
Results are seen 1-2 weeks after your procedure once your scab has lifted off, however, it may take 2-5 sessions in some cases to see visible and desired results. It is a long process and patience is required. This depends on many variables such as how many layers your tattoo has, what ingredients are in the ink used for your unwanted tattoo, how deep it was implanted, how saturated it is, which part of the body, skin condition, individual skin healing processes, aftercare, and the amount that needs to be removed. A few sessions may be required to remove your unwanted tattoo, however, individual results vary. In many cases, only a small percentage of the pigment needs to be lifted/removed before colour correcting can take place if we are going over your current brow tattoo. If you are looking to remove misplaced tattoo or you are wanting a new brow shape, colour correcting may not be an option and removing as much pigment as possible will be our ultimate goal.
Please take note of the pre-treatment restrictions as the results of your procedure can be affected:
• Do not take fish oils, vitamin E, flaxseed oils, aspirin, niacin, nurofen/ibuprofen, omega-3, or any blood-thinning medications approximately 1 week before the procedure unless medically necessary (Panadol is fine)
• Do not work out on the day of the procedure as the heat will expand your pores and create more spread of the pigment
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure, ESPECIALLY a sunburn 3 days before the procedure (your skin should not be in the healing process before the procedure – this affects retention)
• Do not drink coffee or any caffeinated drinks before the procedure
• Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before or after the procedure
• No waxing or any brow treatments 1-2 weeks before the procedure (this refers to brows only)
• Any skin treatments, laser treatments, chemical peels, or injectables around the treatment area should be avoided 4 weeks before AND after the procedure
It is very important to follow all aftercare instructions below carefully to achieve optimal results, to prevent complications and scarring, and to maintain skin integrity before the next removal session.
Do NOT:
• Use any products or make-up to conceal your treatment area until the skin has healed (they may contain bacteria or ingredients that may interfere with the healing process, and may require rubbing for removal which may develop scarring or undesired results from accidental removal of the crusts)
• Cover the treatment area with a dressing, band-aid or anything else as air/oxygen helps promote faster and better healing
• HOWEVER, if you operate in high-risk areas, an occlusive dressing is recommended to prevent any cross infection. Some high-risk areas include, but are not limited to: gyms, schools, hospitals, health-care facilities, high public traffic areas such as airports, grocery stores, etc
• Use ice to reduce swelling or bruising
• Remove, pick, or peel off the crusts that develop from the procedure. The
• scabs need to fall off naturally (you may feel itchy as the scabs are flaking off, please try to refrain from scratching accidentally as this can cause scarring or undesired results – the scabs need to stay on for as long as possible to achieve optimum results)
• Soak the treated area in water (you can shower as normal but keep the area dry as best as you can and do not let the area stay wet for more than a few minutes. Gently pat any moisture dry with a clean paper towel)
For the next 7-14 days, avoid:
• Increased sweating/practicing sports
• Swimming, hot sauna, hot bath, jacuzzi, steam room
• Sun tanning/tanning salon (UVR and chemicals have been known to shift colour and decrease pigment retention)
• Any laser/chemical peels/facial treatments
• Any topicals/skincare containing Vitamin A (RetinA, retinol) or glycolic acids on the face and neck
• Performing heavy tasks (eg. household cleaning – garage or basement cleaning, as these can cause increased sweating and involves airborne debris)
• Drinking excess alcohol (slows down wound healing)
• Driving in open air vehicles to prevent dust or dirt (convertibles, bikes, boats, motorcycles)
• Direct contact with treatment area with unclean hands (please thoroughly wash your hands prior to touching your treatment area)
What to do:
• Continue to gently blot off (NOT RUB) the ooze over the next few hours after your procedure with a slightly moist paper towel/tissue
• DRY HEALING and open to the air is best recommended for optimal results and better healing
• Gently cleanse the area by blotting with saline 3-4 times a day using a clean paper towel or gauze
• Try to keep the treatment area dry/not soaked when showering (please turn your back to the shower and gently dab/blot the area dry with a clean paper towel)
• Watch out for signs of infection (fever, redness, swelling, pus, tenderness, heat, odour, red streaks from treatment site), and contact your physician IMMEDIATELY if these start to appear
• Once completely healed, always apply SPF 30+ on your treatment area when leaving the house. Sun exposure can induce hyper or hypo-pigmentation
• Once scabs have fallen off, apply 1 drop of vitamin E oil 3-4 times throughout the day for a minimum of 4 weeks or until the next session (DO NOT apply while scab is still there)
• LIPS – please drink liquids through a straw until scabbing has fallen off, cut/bite food in small pieces and do not allow food to touch the treated area, try to keep expressions to a minimum to avoid accidental peeling of scab, and do not use products with whitening ingredients or peroxides during the peeling process)
Have your brows faded into a blue or red colour over time? Or are you unhappy with the shape of your brows? Tattoo removal with a specialised solution can be performed to safely remove your unwanted tattoo. This method targets ALL colours equally and does not remove your brow hairs.
The solution is a non-acid, fruit seed extract removal product that is vegan certified, and consists of pigment lightening and skin conditioning ingredients. This method lifts unwanted pigment up from the deeper layers underneath and flushes it out from within the skin, leaving a smooth, blank canvas. You can either redo your brows or tattoo to your desire or leave your skin clear as you wish.
Emergency brow tattoo removal is also available. If you are unhappy with your new tattoo, we can help remove your brows within the first 48hrs after your session.
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