Cosmetic Tattoo Considerations
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding - I do not tattoo during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Chemical Peels - it is not advisable to undertake a peel 2-4 weeks leading up to your appt
Injectables - make sure your botox, threading or fillers are done at least 2 weeks before or after your tattoo procedure
Eczema/Dermatitis - if you suffer from either of these skin conditions or have hyper skin sensitivity it is best to seek medical advice before your tattoo
Allergies - if you have any sort of sensitivity to latex, rubber, medications, numbing agents, Phenylalanine (PPE) please advise so I can make alternative arrangements
IPL - this should be avoided at least 4 weeks before your treatment and should be avoided on tattooed area completely
Facial Surgery - a doctors consent must be given to undertake cosmetic tattoo after recent facial surgery
Diabetes - this can cause possible slower healing so best to have a chat before booking
Radiation/Chemo - To protect your immune system it is best to seek the advice of your doctor. Permission will need to be sighted.
Skincare - Topical Vitamin A, Retin-A, Tretinoin Preparations, Hydroquinone, Skin bleaching agents can increase skin sensitivity and risk scarring if used within 5 days. For any skincare that is encouraging regeneration of skin turnover (like retinol) I recommend to stop using these products about a month leading up to your treatment.
Alcohol & coffee - avoid drinking alcohol & coffee 24 hours before treatment
Supplements - Fish, primrose, krill oil, Ginseng, Gingko Biloba should be avoided a week before treatment
Medications - please advise if you are taking any these medications: Fish, primrose, krill oil, Ginseng, Gingko Biloba
Exercise - for 2 weeks after your tattoo treatment you should avoid: chlorinated/salt water pools, high UV exposure, Sun beds, and Infra-red light exposure. Please be advised that cardio exercise, sweating, sauna, hot spa & spray tanning should not be done within 48hours.
Covid Vaccination - please do not attend if you have had a Covid-19 vaccination within 2 weeks of your scheduled appointment time. This is due to the typical inflammatory response period expected after receiving the vaccination, which may effect the healed colour outcome of cosmetic tattoos.
Brow Preparation
Please avoid drinking alcohol & coffee at least 24 hours before treatment
Avoid waxing or tinting within 3 days of treatment. Avoid tinting 4 weeks after treatment
Do not use any hair growth serums on the eyebrow area for at least 1 month before
Make sure the brow area is well hydrated in the lead up to your treatment. Feel free to exfoliate but not within 3 days of treatment
For best results please do not wet your brows for at least 5 days after your treatment. This will ensure best results….wash your hair the day before or take yourself for a blow dry after if necessary
Make sure you have protected the brow area from sun exposure in the 2 weeks leading up to your appt
Try not to make any major social plans for the day/night of your treatment as area can be a little red & sensitive after treatment. Be prepared for slightly darker results in the first 5-7 days after your treatment which will fade to a more natural finish.
Eyeliner Preparation
Please avoid drinking alcohol & coffee at least 24 hours before treatment
Do not use any lash growth serums 3 weeks before your treatment
Lash extensions should not be worn at the time of your appointment and should be avoided for at least 3 weeks post-treatment
Avoid wearing makeup to your appointment
Please refrain from wearing contact lenses for this treatment…remember to bring your glasses if needed
There may be slight redness and minor swelling of the skin immediately & for a couple of days after your treatment. A cold compress can help. Driving and normal duties should not be impacted.
Anaesthetic (pain-free!)
I love to make my clients feel relaxed which means that you want your cosmetic tattoo to be as pain-free as possible. I am not a health professional so I can not legally provide you with anaesthetic. However, I have made it SUPER easy for you to organise. By following the link below, it will lead you to Keparra Compounding Pharmacy’s website where you will be able to order some specially compounded LET anaesthetic gel. Simply fill out the patient form, make your payment and they will send your anaesthetic straight to me at Salon Lane where I will keep it safe until your treatment.
Password: kcp2018
*Please avoid purchasing any over the counter topical anaesthetic creams, their strength is incomparable to the LET gel and will not be effective for pain management.