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Permanent makeup and paramedical tattoo for the face and skin you already have.
Permanent makeup and paramedical tattoo for the face and skin you already have.
Your exact price is confirmed at your consultation. Paramedical work is priced by size and complexity.
The color looks stronger than it will heal. Mild redness or swelling is normal.
Thin flakes lift away. Don't pick, because that can pull out pigment.
New skin covers the pigment, so the color can look far too light. This is normal.
The color gradually rises through the new skin. Don't judge the result yet.
The color has settled. This is the time for a perfecting session.
The bars show how strong the color can look. Timing varies by person and by area.
Fresh work always looks crisp, so it tells you very little. We only show healed results, with each client's written permission. Ask to see them at your consultation.
Private, unhurried appointments for skin that has been through something.
$50. If you continue with us, the full $50 goes toward your treatment. The $50 is not refundable.
We talk through what you want, look at your features and skin, and go over your options, price and health history. Nothing is tattooed unless you are sure.
This is the biggest worry, and the shape and color decide it. Your artist draws the design on your face first, and you check it in the mirror. If you aren't sure, say so. Going ahead while unsure, on a promise that it will look better later, is one of the most common regrets clients share.
Often, yes, but it depends on the old color and how deep it is. We price this work after seeing it at a consultation.
Most people describe scratching or tiny pricks. It varies by person and by area, and one industry guide puts it at about 5 out of 10. We use numbing cream to keep you comfortable.
Plan for about 1 to 2.5 hours for a first appointment. A touch-up usually takes less time.
We'll confirm your exact list at your consultation. These are the usual guidelines:
Fresh pigment sits under healing skin. It starts dark, flakes, then can look very light for a week or two as new skin covers it. The true color usually comes back between weeks 3 and 6. The stages are shown above.
Most people carry on as normal. Redness and swelling mostly show on the first day or two, and lips can stay swollen for up to 48 hours. You will see flaking in the first week. For a wedding or big event, book at least 8 weeks ahead.
You'll get written instructions for your treatment. In general: keep the area clean, don't pick at flakes, and avoid sun, heavy sweating, pools and makeup on the area while it heals. Picking can pull out pigment.
Most clients need a perfecting session once the first round has healed, usually around 6 to 8 weeks. After that, a color refresh keeps it looking fresh. The price depends on when you come back:
| Within 2 months | 50% of service price |
| 2 to 12 months | 60% |
| 12 to 24 months | 75% |
| After 24 months | Full price |
It stays in your skin, but it fades gradually. Many clients refresh every 12 to 18 months, and lip color commonly lasts 2 to 3 years. Your artist will tell you what to expect for your treatment. Sun, skincare products, smoking and oily skin can all shorten that.
Pigment can shift as it fades, and it is a real complaint online. Your skin, the pigment and how deep it sits all play a part. We choose color for your undertone and tell you honestly what to expect. No artist can promise it will never change.
Usually, yes, but oily skin can fade pigment faster and soften fine detail. We'll recommend the technique that suits your skin at your consultation.
Treat it as permanent. The FDA describes removal as a painstaking process that usually takes several treatments and considerable expense, and complete removal without scarring may not be possible. If you're unsure, wait.
We don't recommend it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell us about any of these, because you may need to wait or get your doctor's approval first:
Usually, yes, with planning. Tell us even if your last one was years ago. Lip work can bring on an outbreak, so ask your doctor about antiviral medicine before and after your appointment. If you have an active cold sore, we'll reschedule.
Every tattoo carries some risk. The FDA says allergic reactions to pigments are rare, but they can be hard to treat because the pigment is hard to remove. It also notes that no color additive is FDA approved for injection into skin, which applies across the industry. Infection is linked to unsterile equipment or contaminated ink, so choose a licensed artist and studio, and follow your aftercare.
Yes. The FDA advises telling your radiologist or technologist beforehand. It also says the risk of skipping a recommended MRI is much greater than the risk of a complication.
It can, after a mastectomy. Federal law requires health plans that cover mastectomy to also cover reconstruction, but coverage for tattooing varies by plan. Check with your insurer before your appointment. Cosmetic work, including scar camouflage, is generally not covered.
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