cosmetic tattooing and what to expect.

GET READY FOR THE BEST VERSION OF YOU

Congratulations on booking your Cosmetic Tattoo treatment with Mediluxe. Our specialised Artists cannot wait to create beautiful results for you that will make your daily routine easier and enhance your natural beauty. Here are a few details we want to share to help you understand what to expect from your treatments, how to prepare before and after your appointment and why our recommended treatment plans are designed to give you the best results possible, both short and long term.

Each treatment incudes a complimentary consultation on the day as part of your procedure. This is so we can sit down with you to discuss your desired outcomes, goals, and also so we can asses your face and create a treatment plan together with you that is designed to give you the best results possible. We do also offer separate consulation appointments if you would like an additional consultation, these can be booked online or by reaching out to our team, separate consultations range from $70-$100.

PRE-APPOINTMENT & DEPOSITS

Before your tattoo appointment we recommend avoiding any active ingredient skincare on or around the treatment area for 1-2 weeks prior. This includes peels, chemical exfoliants, retinols, prescription skincare (unless advised otherwise) or any product that can cause skin sensitivity or compromise your skin barrier. We also recommend avoiding excess sun exposure. We offer the option of adding on a brow wax to any brow tattoo booking so there is no need to get your brows shaped before your appointment as our Artists are happy to do this for you on the day.
You will need to pay your booking deposit to confirm your appoitment prior to your booking. If you need to change/cancel/reschedule your appointment we require a minimum 24 hours notice to avoid being charged a late cancellation fee. If a booking deposit has not been paid your appoitnment may be cancelled at anytime for another client. Please be respectful of your Artists time and other clients by processing your deposits as soon as possible and giving as much notice as possible for any cancellations or changes to your booking.

INITIAL SESSION AND AFTERCARE

During your intial session your Artists will perform a full consultation with you prior to starting. Your Artist will also create a treatment plan with you to give you the best short and long term results possible. Your appointment will also include a pre-mapping process which is where we design your new tattoo to ensure we get the perfect shape. While the tattoo treatment is underway you will be able to lie back and relax while we look after you.
On the day of your treatment we recommend giving the new tattoo a gentle clean by dabbing the area with a lightly damp clean cotton round or baby wipe and then applying a thin amount of aftercare cream. For the following 2 weeks we recommend this clean/dry/cream process twice a day, morning and evening. We also recommend avoiding any sun/saunas/steamrooms/sunbathing and excessive sweating while the tattoo heals. The tattoo may look dark or patchy for the initial few days and then it may peel/flake and look uneven. The colour may fade right out or change colour each day for the first couple of weeks. Each clients skin is unique and the healing process may vary from client to client. This is why we like to book a 4-6 week Follow Up $159 for all clients so we can assess how your skin has healed and retained pigment and make any required adjustments to the tattoo colour./shape/style. Some clients may also require an Additional 4-6 week Touch Up $99 especially if they are on certain medications, have underlying tattoo or scar tissue, certain hormones, stubborn skintype or skin care products etc, not all clients require this so your Artist will discuss their recommendations based on your unique skin, desired outcomes and healed results.

TREATMENT PLANS

Treatment plans are designed to not only give you the best immediate results but also so you get the best long-term outcomes. Similar to going to the hairdresser and getting a beautiful new cut and colour and then only rebooking a year later, your hair will have grown out, your cut will have lost its shape, and your at home routine will be a nightmare trying to keep your hair styled each day. Creating treatment plans and setting realistic expectations gives our clients all the information and education they need to get and maintain the best results possible.

After the initial tattoo session we normally recommend a 4-6 week Follow Up and some clients require an additional 4-6 week follow up. This is due to everyones skin, lifestyle, genentics, medical history, daily routine, skincare products etc all having an inpact on how the treatment heals, how much pigment/colour is retained, and also what kind of final outcome our clients are wanting. Any adjustments can then be made at the follow ups once we can determine how the skin has healed and settled, this helps our Artists customise your treatment plan and select the products/colours used based on how your individual skin behaves. Each client is different and each tattoo procedure is a unique work of art.
We also recommend colour Refreshes to keep the tattoo looking defined and the colour fresh. We have Under 6 Month, Under 12 Month and Under 18 Month refresh options depending on how quickly your tatto fades in your skin. After 18 months we suggest a full initial appointment again as the amount of work has increased and we want to be able to give you the best results possible.

Your brows will continue to grow and we recommend regular maintenance treatments to keep your natural brows tidy and tamed while also keeping the underlying tattoo fresh and blended into your natural hair. Most clients benefit from booking regular Brow Sculpt & Tint, Hybrid Sculpt & Dye or even Brow Lamination appointments every 3-4+ weeks. This saves you having to worry about your brows at home, saves you time each day trying to fill them in or style them, and lets us keep an eye on the tattoo to let you know when you will be due for a tattoo Refresh.

We also offer a range of other complimentary treatments at Mediluxe including Lash Lift & Tints, Teeth Whitening, Brow/Eyeliner/Lip Tattoo, Saline Tattoo Lighening, Skin Needling and HIFU Skin Tightening to mention just a few. Feel free to discuss with your Artist so they can recommend the best treatment plan to suit you and your busy lifestyle. Remember…Self Care is not selfish xx

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