Planning Ahead.
What to know before scheduling your service.
ARE YOU A CANDIDATE?
Most people are... However, you should NOT
consider cosmetic tattooing if you experience any of the following conditions:
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INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETIC (high blood sugar)
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HEMOPHILIAC (bleeding disorder)
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PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
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ACTIVE INFECTION (staff or impetigo).
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PREGNANT
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NURSING A BABY
*There may be other medical issues that may
prevent you from a successful procedure.
IF YOU ARE UNDER THE CARE OF A DOCTOR, INQUIRE WITH THEM ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE A CANDIDATE FOR COSMETIC TATTOOING.
BE ADVISED
Certain medications can have a negative affect on procedure areas resulting in premature fading and/or the need for multiple touch up sessions.
HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
EYE PROCEDURES?
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Lasix
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Blepharoplasty
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Cornea Repair
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Lens Replacement
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Refractive Eye Surgery........etc.
If so, you must wait a period of one year to have a cosmetic tattoo procedure performed on your eyes!
HAVE YOU HAD ANY OF THESE COSMETIC PROCEDURES?
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Botox
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Dermal Fillers
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Facial Surgery
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Facial Implants
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Fat Transfers
These treatments can alter the appearance of tattooed areas, possibly requiring corrective measures. NEVER get your brows tattooed following BOTOX INJECTIONS. You must wait a full 4 months for the effects to wear off. Brows should be tattooed in their NATURAL STATE.
FREE ALLERGY TESTING IS AVAILABLE
Allergic reactions are extremely rare but still recommended, especially if you are allergy prone or have other conditions involvingskin sensitivities. Allergy test should be completed 3-5 days prior to your procedure appointment. This test ONLY helps to determine whether you will have an immediate reaction. Reactions can still be developed over time. Again, these are extremely rare. Testing may be accepted or declined at your discretion.
AVOID THE FOLLOWING SKINCARE PRODUCTS
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Mineral Oils
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Glycolics
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Retin A
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Renova
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Accutane (stop for 1 year prior)
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Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
Discontinue use for 2-4 weeks pre and post procedure. Continue to avoid use over healed tattooed area.
AVOID THE FOLLOWING MEDICATION, HERBS, AND SUPPLEMENTS
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Advil
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Aleve
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Aspirin
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Naproxen
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Ibuprofen
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Motrin
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Excedrin
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Aspirin
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Coumadin
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Warfarin
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Fish Oil
- Vitamin E Oil
Unless medically required, discontinue use for 1 week prior to your procedure. Blood Thinners and certain Supplements and Herbs have the potential to actually INCREASE bleeding and/or swelling. This can result in poor color retention and slow healing.
RECCOMENDED SUPPLEMENTS TO START TAKING
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Vitamin K
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Arnica Montana
These supplements will help prepare the skin for the procedure. They are often recommended by plastic surgeons to help reduce swelling and promote healing of wounded skin tissue. Start taking 1 week prior to procedure, as recommended on packaging. Vitamin K is used to help blood clot while Arnica Montana is used to promote fast healing, less pain, bruising and swelling.
PLAN AND SCHEDULE WISELY
Please don't schedule any flights, parties, photo shoots, kid pick up, first dates, surgery, or any other important event right before OR immediately following your appointment. It will take 7-10 days for the procedure area to appear healed. Take this time frame into account when making social plans.
AVOID SCHEDULING DURING YOUR CYCLE
You may be more sensitive while on your menstrual cycle. You may also bleed more during your procedure which could lead to poor pigment retention.
AVOID THE FOLLOWING
Stop exercising a few days prior to the session and for a week
following the procedure. Exercise causes sweat. Sweat can remove
color. Also avoid heat, water, steam and sun for at least a week to ten
days following the procedure.
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Primrose Oil
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Magnesium
- Valerian
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Hops
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Melatonin
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St John’s Wort
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Passion Flower
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Chamomile
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Willow Bark
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Caffeine (2-3 days)
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Alcohol (2-3 days)
BE PREPARED FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
BEFORE EYEBROWS
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Do not tweeze, wax, or dye brows for several weeks prior.
You can remove the strays but leave some hair so that I can
have the opportunity to shape them. Electrolysis should not
be done for a week prior or for at least 2 weeks following. -
No Botox or fillers. All fillers must dissipate before we can tattoo your brows.
BEFORE EYELINER
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NEVER WEAR LASH EXTENSIONS TO AN
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REMOVE CONTACTS PRIOR TO SESSION.
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If you wear prescription glasses, please bring
them to the session. You will need to wear them
home after the procedure. -
Do not wear contact lenses for about 48 hrs after.
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Bring sunglasses to wear home. Eyes will be light sensitive.
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Do not dye or perm lashes for 2 days prior.
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Do not use an eyelash curler for about 10 days after the
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Purchase NEW mascara.
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If you have had any type of eye surgery, consult with the
physician about how long you should wait before having a
permanent eyeliner procedure. Some physicians are giving
a 2 month ok after cataract, lasik, and blepharoplasty.
WHAT TO WEAR
Pigment can sometimes splash. While most pigment colors will come out in the wash it is better to be safe than sorry, so don't wear your favorite items to the appointment. The air conditioner can make the room feel quite chilly. Bring socks and a sweater, just in case.
PAIN, ANXIETY, AND OTHER MEDICATIONS
You should ask your doctor if there are medications that you can take, such as Benedryl, Tylenol, Xanax or Valium prior to this procedure to help you relax or control discomfort If you feel you need to. Tylenol is ok but no ibuprofen, aleve, naproxin, asprin, ect.
Never (and I mean NEVER!) take sleeping pills prior to your
procedure. They will NOT help you "relax"! While you might become
sleepy, you could also become combative... and start swatting me
away from your face in your sleep.
TOPICAL NUMBING
Before we touch a needle to your skin a topical will be applied. During the numbing process you get to just lay back and relax. Once the procedure is started, additional topical will be applied as needed to help control discomfort. Although every person's pain tolerance is different, almost every client agrees that the procedures are much more tolerable than originally anticipated.
READY TO SCHEDULE?
CONSULTATION
You may pre-book a consultation appointment if you have additional questions that you would like answered before committing to booking your service. If you have not already filled out your paperwork online I will have you do so at this appointment. We will discuss your expectations, preferences and personal needs, to see how I can best serve you. Consultations last about 30 minutes. On the day of your service appointment we will discuss and decide on color and shape.
PAPERWORK
Click Here for your Informed Consent and Medical History Form. Paperwork must be filled out prior to scheduling your service appointment.
SCHEDULING FEE/DEPOSIT
A $50 deposit is required to book your service appointment. This fee will be applied toward the procedure cost. Missed and cancelled appointments will result in a forfeited deposit. An additional deposit will need to be paid to reserve subsequent appointments.
PAYMENT OF SERVICES
Payment in full (minus scheduling fee) is due the day of your service appointment. You may pay at the beginning or end of the session, your choice. By the end of the session, you may be tired and you will just want to get home.
PHOTOS
Before and After shots will be taken for your file. By
signing our Client Consent Form, you will be agreeing to give us
permission to use your photos on our website(s), advertising, or any
other publication that serves our needs. However, we respect your
wishes to remain anonymous if you let us know in advance of the
photographing process.
AFTERCARE
Click Here for your aftercare instructions. An Aftercare kit will be given to you at your procedure appointment. Instructions are also outlined in your paperwork.