What is Cosmetic Tattooing?
How are cosmetic tattoos different from traditional ones such as Microblading?
Does cosmetic tattooing hurt?
What is the age requirement to get a cosmetic tattoo?
How long does cosmetic tattooing last?
How many treatments are needed to complete the procedure?
What if I already had a tattoo done before? When do I need Laser Removal or Color Correction?
What factors will affect my cosmetic tattoo?
What precautions should I take before my cosmetic tattoo procedure?
What is Cosmetic Tattooing?
Cosmetic tattooing is the process of placing color pigment under the skin. Its goal is to enhance the natural beauty of the face. It is a good way to fill in eyebrows or eyelashes. It can also be used to enhance the lips or eyes, much like traditional makeup. Also known micropigmentation or semi-permanent makeup.
How are cosmetic tattoos different from traditional ones such as Microblading?
Cosmetic tattoos are semi-permanent, unlike traditional tattoos depositing ink. We use natural pigment color rather than ink that is permanently engraved in your body. This technique only targets the epidermal layer and not any deeper. Because it is very superficial, the shape will remain but the color will change over time. Cosmetic tattoos will fade and changes can be made easier than traditional tattoos.
Does cosmetic tattooing hurt?
To make our clients feel most comfortable, we usually use a small amount of anesthetic numbing cream to keep pain at the very minimum. Our special technique only goes on the very top layer of the skin and normally does not break the skin. Clients sometimes do not feel anything at all and even fall asleep.
What is the age requirement to get a cosmetic tattoo?
Clients must be at least 18 years old to receive a cosmetic tattoo at our studio.
How long does cosmetic tattooing last?
Many factors affect the retention of the cosmetic tattoo such as change in cosmetic use, hormone, diet and sun exposure. Cosmetic tattoo treatments will fade over time and may need touch-ups every 1-2 years. We cannot guarantee how long the treatment will last because of this reason.
How many treatments are needed to complete the procedure?
Most clients need 2 sessions: initial set and a touch up after 6-8 weeks. Each individual client will have different healing time depending on their skin types. With most procedures, we will assess the color retention carefully and make changes accordingly. Please understand from day of application up to 6-8 weeks after, color will change and start to heal gradually and light scabbing will appear. Some clients might even need an extra session.
What if I already had a tattoo done before? When do I need Laser Removal or Color Correction?
If your existing tattoo can be easily covered-up, we will carefully go through the procedure with you step by step. We will make sure what is best for you before we proceed. Please send us a clear photo before booking your appointment. If your previous tattoo is either too dark, that has turned bluish-grayish color, or red to orange color you may need the existing tattoo removed by Laser Removal before we can work on them. A color correction can be used to fix a previous work if it is not badly done. It is a step by step procedure used to neutralize your old existing color and turn them into a neutral color. After that, we go in with the desired color.
What factors will affect my cosmetic tattoo?
- The amount of sun exposure, the sun will soften the look of your tattoo. Use sunblock (once healed) to prolong your enhancement.
- The regeneration of skin cells.
- The longer the regeneration takes, the longer the pigment holds.
- The speed at which the skin absorbs the pigment.
- The slower the absorption, the longer the pigment will hold.
- The choice of color, some colors fade quicker than others (ex. a blonde color will fade quicker than a dark brown color).
- The area of treatment, some parts of the face fade quicker due to constant exposure.
Bleeding during the procedure. - Any bleeding during the tattooing procedure will reduce the amount of pigment absorption. Alcohol and certain medications act as blood-thinners. Do not use them before or right after your appointment.
What precautions should I take before my cosmetic tattoo procedure?
- Leave at least 14 days after the procedure before going on vacation.
- Avoid any blood thinning medication for at least 72 hours before your appointment. This includes Vitamin E, Aspirin, Niacin, fish oil supplements, and Ibuprofen.
- Do not drink any alcohol during the 24 hours before the appointment. Limit your caffeine intake during that time as well.
- You must wait at least one year if you have been on prescription Accutane.
- We recommend that you avoid sun and tanning bed exposure for 30 days before and after your procedure. If you show up for your appointment with a new tan or a sunburn, you will need to reschedule and will lose your deposit. As your skin exfoliates from a sunburn, it will take the pigment with it.
