YOUR PRE-APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Before booking you appointment, please read the following:

  • EXISTING COSMETIC TATTOOS: This requires a consultation appointment first. Please consult Nadine before booking.

  • PREGNANCY: You are unable to be tattooed during pregnancy.

  • BREAST FEEDING: I do not tattoo during breast feeding. Please inquire if you’d like more information.

  • CHEMICAL PEELS: It is recommended not to undergo any chemical peels within 2-4 weeks of either side of a cosmetic tattoo treatment.

  • COSMECEUTICAL SKIN CARE: Cosmeceutical products containing the following ingredients should be avoided on the area for at least 5 days before treatment and 2 weeks after: AHA’s (Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Glycolic, lactic acid), Vitamin C, Benzoyl Peroxide, Vitamin A, Alcohol greater than 6%. Future use may accelerate fading.

  • INJECTABLES: To ensure even distribution of any cosmetic injectable, minimised bruising, and a successful result, treatment should not be performed under two weeks before or after muscle relaxant injections and dermal fillers.

  • ECZEMA/ DERMATITIS: If you suffer any skin hypersensitivity or dermatitis it is advisable to seek medical advice before having a cosmetic tattoo treatment.

  • ALLERGIES: Please advise Nadine before your procedure if you have a allergies to latex, rubber, medications, numbing agents, Phenylalanine (PPE).

  • IPL/ LASER: IPL/Laser should avoided a minimum of 4 weeks before treatment and completely avoided on any area that contain cosmetic tattoo pigment. Advise your laser/IPL therapist before undergoing treatment.

  • LED (Light Emitting Diode): LED assists with healing and may be beneficial after a treatment.

  • FACIAL SURGERY: Doctors permission must be sought before going ahead with a treatment after any recent facial surgery.

  • TOPICAL VITAMIN A: Retin-A, Tretinoin Preparations, Hydroquinone, and skin bleaching agents may increase hypersensitivity, and the risk of scarring if used within 5 days of treatment.

  • ALCOHOL: Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before the procedure to avoid excessive bleeding.

  • SUPPLEMENTS: Avoid fish, primrose, krill oil, ginseng, gingko biloba a week after of treatment.

  • MEDICATIONS: Please consult Nadine if you’re taking the following medications – Warfarin, Heparin, Aspirin, Opioid medication (Endone), Prednisone, Roaccutane (within 8-12 months), and Antibiotics.

  • DIABETES: Diabetes may cause delayed healing. Please contact Nadine before booking.

  • COLD SORES: Lip Tattooing should not be conducted when active cold sores are present. The stimulation of cosmetic tattoo may increase the risk of future breakouts.

  • RADIATION/ CHEMOTHERAPY: To ensure your safety and comfort a doctor’s permission must be sought before we can proceed with any cosmetic tattoo treatments. Please call Nadine for more information.

  • EXERCISE/ GYM: You’re advised to avoid chlorinated/salt water pools, high UV exposure, sun beds, and Infra-red light exposure for 2 weeks after treatment. Cardio workouts, excessive sweating, sauna, hot spa, spray tanning should be avoid 48 hours after treatment.