Pain: There can be pain even after the topical anesthetic has been used. Anesthetics work better on some people than others. Lip procedures are more likely to involve some pain.
Infection: Infection is very unusual. The area treated must be kept clean and only freshly cleaned hands should touch the area. See "After Car" sheet for instructions on care.
Uneven Pigmentation: This can result from poor healing, infection, bleeding or many other causes. You follow up appointment will likely correct any uneven appearance.
Asymmetry: Every effort will be made to avoid asymmetry but our faces are not symmetrical so adjustments may be needed during the follow up session to correct any unevenness.
Excessive Swelling or Bruising: Some people bruise and swell more than others. Ice pack may help and the bruising and swelling typically disappears with 1-5 days. Some people don't bruise or swell at all.
Eye Exposure: There is a small risk of eye injury when an eyeliner procedure is performed. To avoid corneal abrasion, Celluvisc, a thick eye drop is used to protect the eye prior to the procedure. Eye drops are used to cleanse and flush the eye after the procedure is complete.
Anesthesia: Topical anesthetics are used to numb the area to be tattoos. Lidocaine, Prilocaine, Benzocaine, Tetracaine and Epinephrine in a cream or gel form the typically use. If you are allergic to any of these please inform me now.
MRI: Because pigments used in permanent cosmetic procedures contain inert oxides, a low-level magnet may be requires if you need to scanned by an MRI machine. You must inform your technician of any tattoos or permanent cosmetics.
Fever Blisters: If you are prone to cold sores or fever blisters, (herpes simplex), there is a high probability that you will get them. It is advised that you call your doctor for a prescription antiviral to help prevent this from occurring.
Allergic Reaction: There is a small possibility of an allergic reaction. If you would like to TAKE a patch test you have to wait 5-7 days to see if you get a reaction.
If you would like to WAIVE the test you take full responsibility for any allergic reactions and agree and forever discharge and hold harmless the technician, all employees, contractors, and the management of the permanent make up studio from any and all claims of negligence, damages, or legal actions arising from or connected in any way with my tattoo procedure, and conduct used in my tattoo and assume all responsibility for decision made consenting to this permanent procedure.
HIPPA Requirement: Any medical information obtained will be subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA).
Tattoo Inks: Tattoo inks, dyes, and pigments that have not been approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administraction have health consequences that are unknown.