Yes, you can come in at least 1 week prior to your appointment to take an allergy test. Please note that since a small area is tested, it may not truly reveal if you will be allergic since some people develop allergies due to the quantity of a product(s).

Pinpoint bleeding is expected during the procedure, but please note that if you are a bleeder (no matter what skin type you are), bleeding skin will dilute the pigment and your healed strokes will not be as pronounced. What this means is that you might need more than 1 touch up to achieve the desired results. The technician will not be able to assess whether or not you are a bleeder until the procedure has started.

Please email a picture of your previous tattoo, and the technician will decide if she is able to go over it. On some occasions, she will have you come in for an in-person consultation to determine if she is able to make adjustments and assess what your goals are. If the former tattoo is dark, extremely uneven, or dramatic in shape, we may not be able to achieve your exact desired shape, symmetry, or color. If the technician agrees to move forward, multiple sessions might be required, and no results are guaranteed.

Please email a picture of your previous tattoo, and the technician will decide if she is able to go over it. On some occasions, she will have you come in for an in-person consultation to determine if she is able to make adjustments and assess what your goals are. If the former tattoo is dark, extremely uneven, or dramatic in shape, we may not be able to achieve your exact desired shape, symmetry, or color. If the technician agrees to move forward, multiple sessions might be required, and no results are guaranteed.

It is highly recommended not to work out for at least ten days. Getting them wet may cause premature lifting of your scabs and increase the chance of infections and loss of pigment. You must keep them dry to avoid complications and undesired results such as smudgy blurred lines, scar tissue, and uneven pigment.

They are more than welcome to give input during the consultation portion of the appointment, but absolutely no one is allowed in the room during the procedure.

It usually takes at least 2 sessions for desired results. Additional touchups (at a minimum charge) may be necessary to achieve the desired results as everyone heals differently, and many factors can lead to varied results. The first appointment is about structure and design. The touchup is about seeing how the skin heals and retains pigment, as well as making any necessary adjustments to achieve better symmetry and volume. If you don’t feel the need for it, then it is not necessary.

It should last UP TO 1-3 years, depending on skin type, lifestyle, and aftercare. An annual color boost is recommended to refresh the tattoo. If the following applies to you, your tattoo will fade faster, and might have to come back for a touch up sooner than expected (average 6-10 months).

• Oily skin
• Work out 5-7 days/week consistently (sweat, salt, oil production)
• Get chemical peels/facials/microdermabrasions/retinols (constant exfoliation)
• Out in the sun (have an outdoorsy lifestyle) and/or use of tanning booth.
• Swim (exposure salt and chlorine)
• Iron deficiency (i.e. Anemic)
• Frequent smoker
• Certain medications will also increase fading

All needles are single-use, come in a sterilized package, and are disposed of after each client. Gloves and masks are worn at all times during the procedure and disposed of after each client. Cavicide disinfectants are used in between every client.

• Immediately following your procedure, the tattooed area will appear to be darker and bolder in color and more sharply defined. Over the next 2 days, it will appear even darker and thicker as scabs begin to form. It should take up to 10 days for scabbing to be over.
• Swelling and redness is minimal with most clients and will disappear within 24-36 hours. In some cases, it may last around the eye area for up to 3 days but will not prevent you from working or socializing. The treated area may feel a bit like sunburn afterward, but there should be minimal discomfort.
• NO water, cleansers, creams, makeup, or any other products on the treated area for 10 days (except what is provided in the aftercare handout). Getting the area wet and chemicals of any kind may interfere with the healing and color of your tattoo.
• DO NOT apply make-up to the tattooed area until all peeling/flaking has exfoliated.

• DO NOT pick or scratch at the scabs/dry skin/flakiness; let it fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring and premature loss of pigment and hair and even an infection. IMPORTANT: Once the flakes have fallen off, a shiny layer of healing skin will completely cover the hair strokes. It may appear as though the tattooed area has completely disappeared. Within 1-2 weeks, the hair strokes will slowly reappear at a lighter shade as your skin regenerates.
• If you have bangs, you must clip them back for the first 7 days to avoid irritation and infection.
• Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning for 3-4 weeks after the procedure.
• Avoid heavy sweating for the first 10 days.
• NO facials, botox, chemical treatments, and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.

• Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.
• The complete healing process takes at least four weeks, at which time the true color of the tattoo will be evident. During this process, your tattoo will soften and lighten. Be patient, even if you think too much color has been lost, as your skin is still regenerating and naturally exfoliating. Wait at least 4 weeks to see the true color, as it seems to take on new strength, and it is only after 4 weeks that your touch-up/adjustment can be made. IMPORTANT: Please note that hair strokes will be much lighter and not as crisp after healed.
• Once the treated area is completely healed, any changes or additions that need to be made can be made at your follow-up appointment within 4-8 weeks. Remember, it usually takes at least 2 treatments to achieve the desired results. The first appointment is about building hair strokes, structure, and design. Your touch-up is about seeing how the skin heals and retains pigment, as well as achieving better symmetry and volume.

• Exposure to the sun over time can cause fading and discoloration of the pigment. Once completely healed, you may apply sunscreen on the treated area. Wear large sunglasses and a hat for further protection. Rinse and dry the area thoroughly when in contact with chlorine.
• Glycolic acid and face peel products must be kept away from the tattooed area as continued use could lighten the pigment.
• If you are having laser resurfacing or laser hair removal after your tattoo has healed, please inform the laser technician. Continue at your own discretion. Laser procedures may darken, lighten, or discolor the tattooed area.
• If having an MRI in the future, you must let the technician know that you have been tattooed with iron oxide pigments.