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.

  • 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.

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.

Lip Blushing Preparation

  • Please avoid drinking alcohol & coffee at least 24 hours before treatment

  • Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate! Please exfoliate the lip area 4 days before treatment and use a super hydrating balm frequently before your appt

  • Feel free to bring along existing lipsticks that you love to wear

  • Avoid wearing makeup to your appointment

  • If you suffer from cold sores please consult a Pharmacist to see if it is recommended that anti virals be taken in the lead up and within 24 hours of your appt.

  • There maybe slight swelling and redness to the area immediately after treatment, this is perfectly normal and will subside. Feel free to ice the area if necessary.

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.

Keperra Compounding Chemist

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.