Cosmetic Tattoo
Cosmetic tattooing is a semi-permanent cosmetic procedure. It involves tattooing specialised pigment into the upper layers of the skin. This procedure can be used to enhance the eyebrows, lips, eyes, scalp and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cosmetic tattooing provides a semi-permanent look that has been known to last for many years but generally will ‘fade’ or metabolise over time which is why we recommend maintenance visits to refresh the look and crispness. The technique differs from traditional tattooing in that a pigment is used instead of an ink.
Natural fading will occur from external factors like exposure to the sun as well as internal factors such as the gradual breakdown of the pigment. The fading process will differ between people and come down to skin type and lifestyle factors. We usually recommend a touch up once per year for Microblading and every1-2years for shading
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Great results can be achieved after the first session of cosmetic brow tattooing however we prescribe a follow up visit after the area has healed to perfect the look and ensure the colour is even throughout the whole area or to add any more density.
This will make sure that your tattoo will last as long as possible
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NO excessive exercise/sweating or extended direct sunlight for 7 days to prevent the wound becoming infected.
Do not touch the healing pigmented area with your fingers as they may have bacteria on them.
Redness and swelling is usually minimal, and will disappear within 48 hours
The treated area may feel a bit tender afterwards but there should be minimal discomfort.
Clients may experience a headache following the treatment.
Apply all aftercare product using a clean cotton swab and not your fingertips.
Keep the tattooed area clean and dry
While showering or bathing, avoid wetting and washing the tattooed area as it can be detrimental to the bonding process that must take place for the pigment to stabilise in the dermis. Only use aftercare cream prescribed by your tattooist on the day of treatment for the following week.
DO NOT pick or scratch at the dry skin/flakiness; let the skin fall off naturally. Picking can cause scarring and premature loss of pigment. IMPORTANT: Once the flakes have fallen off, a shiny layer of healing skin will completely cover the hair strokes. It may appear as though the tattooed area has completely disappeared.
DO NOT apply make-up to the tattooed area for the first 2 weeks. Chemicals of any kind may interfere with the healing and colour of your tattoo.
Once the treated area is completely healed, any changes or additions that need to be made can be done at your follow-up appointment no sooner than 4 – 6 weeks later.
Colour will appear darker during the first 5 to 7 days. 7 days later, it loses 40 to 50% intensity.
Cosmetic Tattoo Services
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Feather Touch Brow tattooing is a safe, effective procedure that implants hypoallergenic pigments into the dermal layer of the skin achieving semi-permanent results. Your eyebrows can be completely remodelled or individually tailored depending on what look you desire to achieve. Your feather touch tattoo specialist will create a balanced, defined, natural looking brow that enhances your facial features and complements your skin tone.
We use topical anaesthetic lotions compounded specifically for this treatment to keep you as relaxed and comfortable as possible throughout. This will be discussed with you in your consultation.
The treatment can also be known as Feathering, Micro Pigmentation, Brow Microblading, Derma Graphics, Eyebrow Embroidery, 3D Brows, Hyper-realism Brows or Feather Stroke Brows.
Complete Skin and Beauty Senior Therapists are certified in performing the microblading technique. A single-use microblade is used to create fine, hair-like strokes that seamlessly blend and mimic hair weaved amongst existing hairs to create a natural looking three-dimensional brow.
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Powder brows is a semi permanent cosmetic makeup technique designed to create eyebrows with soft powdery effect, similar to the look of powder makeup. The Powder Brow result is achieved using a shading technique with a permanent makeup device that is like a tattoo gun to lightly fill in colour to achieve the soft powder look.
Referred to as the ‘new Microblading,’ Powder brows are perfect for people who already have full brows but want to add a little extra definition without the hassle and inconvenience of filling in their brows every day. It is also a great option for oily skin types, as the technique typically holds the pigment longer than feather touch brows performed with a micro blade.
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Ombre Brows offer a full looking eyebrow that has natural hair strokes at the front and fuller powder colour on the ends
The procedure uses a combination of Microblading also known as Feather touch strokes and the micro shading technique of powder brows. Offering the perfect option for those who like a full looking more sculpted looking brow, feather hair strokes are done at the front of the brow using Microblading which is blended into micro shading on the ends to create the perfectly defined shaded tail.
Ombre brows provide semi permanent definition and the opportunity to achieve the brows you want without the inconvenience of having to wear make up daily.
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Top eyeliner
This procedure is great for helping the lashes appear thicker and giving definition to the eyes.
Bottom eyeliner
This procedure is for people who always wear bottom eyeliner, helping the lashes appear thicker and giving definition to the eyes.
Top and bottom eyeliner
This procedure is great for helping the lashes appear thicker and for a more defined eye.
Eyeliner tattoos are semi permanent cosmetic makeup using tattooing pigment on the eye line of the lashes. From a subtle lash enhancement or classic eyeliner we can tailor it to you. Creating the forever beautiful smudge proof, waterproof, long lasting tattoo eyelid liner. Eyeliner tattoos are perfect for those who find it time consuming to apply make-up every morning and is also great for an active person or anyone who wants a natural enhancement to their eyes.
The procedure uses a micro Shading technique that lightly fills in colour as close as possible to the lash line. Before the process, an anesthetic cream is applied on the eyelids to numb the area and lessen the pain. The session lasts for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the thickness and style of eyeliner that you want.
When the first session of tattooing is over, you can continue to carry on with your normal activities, but there will be slight swelling and soreness in the following hours which will eventually subside within 32 hours. So it is advisable to take a day off from work if you want to be discreet. This effect, however, does not occur in every client.
Straight after the treatment you are fine to go about your day. There may be some slight swelling and mild redness in the area. Try to avoid strenuous activities at least for a day after your treatment to avoid sweat in the area and aggravating the skin an any way. There is some home after care involved in the treatment, For a week after the treatment you cannot get your eyes wet and you have to apply Bepanthen cream 2 times a day. During the healing process you can expect some flaky skin in the area. You should avoid applying other products to the area and avoid direct sunlight. Since this procedure is a semi-permanent procedure, you will see the best result after the second session and lasts between 1-3 years before needing to be re done.
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Full lip colour
This procedure is great for enhancing the colour, fullness and symmetry of the lips
As we age, our lips tend to lose their natural colour and fullness as well as the defined border they once had. Cosmetic lip tattoos help to create more definition, fullness and colour. Lip tattooing is the process of enhancing the outline of the lips to give it the appearance of a full mouth without plumping it. The natural looking result is achieved by using semi-permanent pigmentation through specialised techniques and equipment
After lip tattooing you are able to go about your day. There is usually some mild- moderate swelling in the area which last up to about 42hrs. It takes about three to seven days to recover, depending on the size and depth of the treatment. Try to avoid strenuous activities at least for a day after your treatment to avoid sweat in the area and aggravating the skin an any way.
There is some home after care involved in the treatment, For a week after the treatment you cannot wash your lips and try to avoid getting the lips wet as much as possible as this can wash the colour out while the skin is still open. You also have to apply Bepanthen cream 3-4 times a day or as needed as the lips will be quite dry. During the healing process you can expect some flaky skin in the area, but keep applying the bepanthen cream and hydration cream to avoid excess peeling as this can hinder the results. You should avoid applying any other products to the area and avoid direct sunlight. Since this procedure is a semi-permanent procedure, you will see the best result after the second session and lasts between 1-3 years before needing to be re done. You can expect the color intensity to fade by 40% to 60% for the first session and have them retouched within 4 to 6 weeks for the best tinted and fuller result.
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