What can I expect at my appointment?

The client will be given a consent form to read over, discuss, and sign. Pictures will be taken before and after the procedure. The technician will then map out the shape of the eyebrow that best suites the clients face and eye shape. Both client and technician examine, discuss and change shape of the eyebrow, if necessary. The clients brows will be tweezed of any hairs that are not desired. Then the technician will apply a topical anesthetic to the eyebrow area for about 20 minutes. During the numbing process, a color consultation will take place. The process of the cosmetic tattoo will then take place by implanting the pigment. Also, during the procedure itself, a secondary numbing gel is applied throughout to help minimize discomfort. An ointment will be applied after the procedure is finished. The process takes between 2-3 hours.

What is the healing process?

The complete healing process takes about 8-10 weeks, at which time the true color of the tattoo is evident. Immediately following the treatment, the color will appear bold and dark, with more sharply defined lines for the first 7-10 days. After that, clients could lose up to 30-40% of the color intensity which will result in a more natural-looking brow. Swelling and redness is minimal with most clients, and will most likely subside within 24 hours. The area will become itchy due to your skin's natural way of healing itself. Small scabs will form within a couple of days and should slough off naturally leaving the new skin and tattoo underneath shiny. DO NOT pick or rub the area. Please be patient and wait the full 8-10 weeks until the healing process is over. Before the 8 weeks, it may seem like the pigment has been lost but the skin can regenerate the pigment up until 8-10 weeks. Any changes or additions can be made at your touch-up appointment.

How many treatments are needed?

In most cases, only the initial procedure followed by the touch-up at 8-10 weeks is needed. If your cosmetic tattoo does not heal perfectly after the first session, do not worry because this is why this is a two(possibly 3) session procedure. If you have extremely oily skin, a smoker, or out in the sun frequently you may need touch-ups more often. Final results CANNOT be guaranteed as each skin type will hold pigment differently and break down at different rates. Additional sessions will be charged according to the current pricing.

How long does the cosmetic tattoo last?

*Please note that all results CANNOT be guaranteed. Every client has different skin types that will hold the pigment differently and break down at different rates. Because the technician has NO control over what occurs during the healing process, additional sessions may be needed after the touch up appointment to obtain optimal results. Additional charges will apply in these rare cases.

The cosmetic tattoo will fade over time and may need a touch-up every 1-3 years. There are many factors that come into play with how frequent a client needs to come back for a touch-up, which are: pigment color used (lighter pigments tend to fade faster), sun exposure of the area, iron deficiency, and the frequency of exfoliants or chemicals that come in contact with the area. Clients with dry skin tend to have more crisp hair like strokes than a client with oily skin who tend to have a blurred "filled-in" look. This is another reason for the touch-up, when the artist can re-evaluate how the clients skin has received the pigment and make changes as needed.