Cosmetic Brow Tattoo

This is a common question that is not easy to answer. Cosmetic tattoos generally last between 1-3 years. The permeance of a cosmetic tattoo depends on many factors; individual skin type, medical conditions, the colours used, etc. Colours do fade over time, and we usually recommend a touch-up every 2-3 years. 

There is some pain involved in cosmetic tattooing but it can be controlled. The level of pain felt does depend on the individual’s pain threshold. Topical anaesthetic is used for the brows and this usually helps to numb or soften the pain. 

Essentially they are the same in the essence that they both puncture the skin and deposit pigment resulting in a ‘permanent tattoo’. But the method of deposit and depth of colour implanted do differ. The machines used are usually different to allow for more of a shallow pigment deposit. Cosmetic tattoos usually do not penetrate the skin as deep as body tattoos and the colours used are usually more tailored to the face. 

We ensure all of our equipment are 100% sterile. Most parts of the equipment used to make contact with the skin are disposable and prior to use you can view them in their original sterile packaging. We then carefully dispose of all the used parts following the treatment. We adhere to the QLD Government Health and Safety regulations. It is up to you to take care of the treated area appropriately post treatment to ensure the area is kept sterile and clean during the healing phase. 

We take your skin tone and desired results into consideration prior to choosing a colour and we aim to match the colour you have in mind to best suit your completion. It is important that you are aware that colours do change post implantation. One same colour can be used on 20 individuals with all twenty resulting in different colours. This is due to the fact that many different things such as the following can affect the final colour;

• your skin undertone
• skincare products used
• sun exposure
• acidic based products
• skins cellular composition
• failure to adhere to the aftercare instructions

Immediately after the treatment the colour will be brighter, deeper an more vibrant than the desired colour (also, remember that the skin has been scratched too). Up to 60% of the pigment can be lost within the healing phase. As the skin heals, the colour will become softer and lighter. We recommend to wait at least 6 weeks before judging the colour. The colour tweaking can be addressed in your adjustment appointment 6-12 weeks post treatment.

There are a few important factors to take into consideration prior to undergoing treatment. Please carefully read the information on this page, if you have any additional questions do not hesitate to contact your artist directly. Cosmetic tattoos can last anywhere between one year to twenty years, depending on the individual skin type and initial colours used. Retouch will be required 6-12 weeks post initial procedure. Certain skincare products and facial procedures, such as acid (glycolic and AHA’s) based products, retinol, peels, sun exposure and laser treatments can fade tattoos. Colours will change and fade naturally overtime as well, even when the upmost care is taken in colour matching; taking all of the relevant factors into consideration, it can be difficult to predict if one will have considerable complications with the colour. This is due to the fact that many different factors as mentioned above that can affect the final colour. 

Black pigment is never used on brows; black pigment is used for eyeliner only and can result in a bluey hue. 

Colour bleeding in cosmetic tattooing is where the colour lightly spreads out of the designated area. Even though this rarely happens (in less than 1% of clients) it is important to be aware of this prior to the procedure. This is why we insist that you should be calm and relaxed through the procedure to ensure the pigment is deposited at the correct angle. 

Make sure the area that is going to be tattooed is healthy, hydrated and at its optimum best as this will ensure rapid healing with the least complications. Healing time differs in individuals. It can be anything from 4 days to 14 days. The majority of clients resume work the next day and manage to keep their tattoo discreet. Dependent on the area tattooed, redness, dryness and minor swelling can occur. Swelling usually subsides within a couple of hours. Itchiness is the first sign of healing, please ensure you do not itch the area and keep the area moisturised as scabbing and itching will cause patchiness within the tattoo.