In Australia, you must be 18 years of age or older to have any type of cosmetic tattooing or paramedical tattoong. If you are 16 years or over and requires this service as a result of a medical condition, we will require consent from a Parent or legal guardian.
You will need to wait until your infection have gone until tattooing can be done on the area.
You will need to wait at least 6 months before having any paramedical tattooing however, it may be longer than 6 months and will depend on how quickly you heal. Please contact us to discuss this further.
Please note we do not recommend tattooing if you have a history of keloid scarring. Please contact us to discuss this. You will need to obtain clearance from your doctor.
This depends on the colour of your skin and the desired outcome. We will discuss the many colour options available and come to a joint agreement.
You will need to attend a minimum of 2 procedures for the desired outcome possibly three sessions.
This depends on the area being tattooed. Paramedical tattooing is a semi-permanent procedure designed to fade over time. The colour can remain anywhere from 12 months to 5 years. However, this is somewhat unpredictable and depends on many varying factors including client skin type and condition, client aftercare and tattooist skills. Sunscreen is always recommended.
We use a numbing cream that is applied for 15-20min before your procedure starts. This allows for minimal pain and clients often say the discomfort is about a 2 (if 10 is the most painful) and some say 0. Some clients describe it as pressure only. Occasionally clients fall asleep during the procedure. You can opt for no numbing.
We use a numbing cream both immediately before your procedure, and during your procedure. It is both for client comfort and to constrict the blood flow which leads to a better result. You can opt for no numbing cream. We ask that you purchase your numbing cream from a pharmacy and ensure that you are not allergic to the ingredients.
•avoid stimulants such as sugars and caffeine on the day in the lead up to your appointment •pain threshold is always at its highest first thing in the morning •avoid where possible having your appointment in the lead up to and during menstruation -educate yourself before the appointment so you are relaxed, a relaxed client always feels less •don't run late or arrive flustered, an organised calm client is always able to handle more sensation •practise deep breathing techniques •allow enough time for your appointment in your calendar to prevent feeling rushed •consult with your doctor as to whether you are able to take pain killers beforehand (please note you are unable to take any blood thinning pain killers prior to your appointment e.g ibuprofens)
This is absolutely normal, sometimes it's the unknown that makes us most nervous. Nervous about how it will turn out, is the procedure painful etc. You can call us anytime with any questions, no questions are a silly one. Before any tattooing is done, we will do some mapping and draw on the desired shape and style, this is often the time when you become most relaxed, and all the nerves go.
There is no exact answer. There are far too many variables to be able to pinpoint an exact timeframe (ie skin type, client aftercare, tattooist skill, activities including sweat/exercise/swimming pigment colour chosen, quality of the brand of pigment line used) and exposure to sun. Aim to have a touch up every 2-5 years if you find the colour has faded.
Unfortunately not you will need to wait until your baby has arrived to have a Tattoo treatment. This is because you will be laying on your back for the entire tattooing procedure and this is not an ideal position to be in when you are pregnant.
Yes, you can, provided the paramedical tattooing is not on the breast area.
There are definitely things to look out for to know if your cosmetic tattooists are right for you. •word of mouth - do you know someone that can recommend them •are they a fully qualified Cosmetic/Paramedical Tattooist and have their qualification available for you to look at? •are they trained in removal in case their work needs to be corrected? Or can they remove work that needs correcting •have you seen unedited before and after photos of their work? •have you seen unedited photos of their healed work? (Once healed will show the true results of the tattooing) •does the location have high hygiene levels •do they continue to upgrade their skills? •do they use a reputable pigment brand and are they trained in colour theory? •are they council approved/ following local council guidelines? •do they have insurance? •do they wear disposable PPE (gloves, cover all the tools etc)? •do they run through a full consult and consent before commencing the tattoo procedure?
Yes, you can wear makeup on the tattooed site provided it is mineral makeup. You will need to wait a minimum of 1 weeks to use makeup on the tattoo site.
•area will be asset •fill out the pre paperwork. •discuss options and desired outcome. •answering any questions and discuss concerns. •clean the area and take before photos •numb the area (15-20 min) •measure and map the area •pre-draw the new shape with pencil or pigment (if needed) •start tattooing the area •confirm you are happy with the finished look •take after photos •discuss aftercare procedure and go through your aftercare kit.
Yes, these can be sent to you after your procedure if you would like.
To secure your booking there is $50 booking fee. This is non refundable however if you wish to move the date of your procedure please provide at least 24hours notice and the $50 booking fee will be transferred to your new date.
