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This form is designed to give you the information you need to make an informed choice of whether or not to undergo a permanent cosmetic application.
Thank you for choosing a qualified, licensed and experienced professional. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me.
Although permanent cosmetic tattooing is effective in most cases, no guarantee can be made that a specific client will benefit from the procedure.
This is the process of implanting pigment into the dermal layer of skin and is a form of tattooing used for the purpose of permanent cosmetic makeup and skin imperfection camouflage.
All instruments used are new, sealed, sterilized and disposable. Extreme sanitary measures are used.
Topical anesthetics are used to numb the area of skin to be performed on. Dermacaine, Tetracaine & Benzocaine in a cream form and Lidocaine in gel form are typically used.
Generally, the results are excellent. However, a perfect result is not often a realistic expectation after the first application. I will be doing a perfecting application after healing has been completed within 30-45 days.
The treated area(s) initially may become swollen and/or slightly red. Bruising may occur with eyeliner and lip procedures. Healing of all procedures will take from 15-30 days. Color often changes/improves after 2 weeks.
You will likely experience exfoliating of the skin, redness, itching and possible scabbing. Do not pick or remove this epithelial crust. Doing so will result in loss of pigment.
You will use an aftercare product that I provide.
The pigment color initially will be more vibrant compared to the end result. This process is called oxidation. Usually within 5-7 days the color will fade 20-60%, soften and look more natural. Although the pigment is permanent, the color will fade somewhat over time and will likely need to be retouched.
Some possible risks, hazards or complications are:
* Pain: There is little to slight pain involved in the procedure once the topicals have been applied and have taken effect. Lip procedures can involve more discomfort.
* Infection: Infection is very unusual. The areas treated must be kept clean and you must wash
your hands after handling anything, including pets. Do not touch the area with your bare fingers for the first week following the procedure. This may cause contamination. Use only a Q-tip or gauze pad to cleanse the area. See “After Care” sheet for instructions.
* Uneven Pigmentation: This may result from poor healing, infection, improper care of treated areas, bleeding, etc. Your follow up appointment will determine the reason and resolution. A retouch will be needed or assessed at your follow up appointment.
* Poor Contour/Asymmetry: Every effort will be made to apply the pigment in a fashion that is similar to your usual makeup application contours or the agreed upon shape. Our perfecting retouch appointment will give the finishing balance.
* Excessive Swelling or Bruising: Some individuals may have more than usual swelling or bruising. This will resolve spontaneously within a day or so. Ice pack applications will help. Some clients have little to no swelling or bruising at all.
* Eye Exposure: There is a minuscule risk of eye injury when an eyeliner procedure is performed. To avoid a corneal abrasion, Celluvisc, a thick eye drop, is used to protect the eye prior to the
procedure to avoid the risk of any topical or pigment damaging or irritating the eye. Refresh Plus Eye drops are used to cleanse and flush the eye after the procedure is complete.
* Anesthesia: Dermacaine topical cream and Lidocaine with Epinephrine gel and/or cream are used to numb the skin to be treated. If you are allergic to any of these, please inform before we start the procedure.
* Allergic reaction: A minute possibility of an allergic reaction may occur; therefore you may
take a 5-7 day patch test to determine this. It will This form is designed to give you the information you need to make an informed choice of whether or not to undergo a permanent cosmetic application.
* Allergic reaction: A minute possibility of an allergic reaction may occur; therefore you may
take a 5-7 day patch test to determine this. I will request this before my appointment. Failing to do this will considered waived.
* MRI: Because pigments used in permanent cosmetic procedures contain inert oxides, a low-level magnet may be required if you need to be scanned by a MRI machine. You must inform the MRI technician of any tattoos or permanent cosmetics.
* Fever Blisters: If you are prone to cold sores or fever blisters, herpes simplex2, there is a High Probability that you WILL get them during Lip procedures. It is advised that you call your doctor for a prescription of anti-viral medication to help prevent this from occurring. L-Lysine DOES NOT PREVENT COLD
SORES. It is your responsibility to get the prescription.
* Donating Blood: You may not be able to donate blood for up to one year after having a tattoo procedure. Check with your local Blood Bank or Health Dept. The alternative to this procedure is to use topical cosmetics and not undergo the Permanent Cosmetic procedure.