TOUCHUP CONSULTATION

As cosmetic tattoos age, the pigments beneath your skin may alter over time.

The pigments initially implanted into your dermis will break down at different speeds; this is because some molecules are harder for your body to metabolise, and some molecules cannot be metabolised at all. If your body is holding onto certain molecules, it is common to be left with hues of colours, which may require neutralisation.

Neutralisation is the process of implanting either orange, green or yellow pigment to bring the colour back to its original state.

The pigments are carefully selected to suit each individual skin tone. The choice of pigments depends on your skin tone, the colour of your hair and eyes.

Touch-up rates are dependent on the amount of work that is required, touch up appointments are also not recommended or carried out before a 12-month period and on most occasions, touch-up appointments are not necessary unless the colour has drastically faded or altered. Eyebrow skin is very delicate and sensitive and the less trauma that is caused to the skin the better.

Paulina’s touch-up rates are as follows:

12-18 Month Touch Up starting from $699.00 inc GST

18-24 Month Touch Up from starting $749.00 inc GST

Additional Touch Ups (up to 12 weeks) starting $199.00 inc GST

Advanced Artist touch-up rates are as follows:

12-18 Month Touch Up starting from $499.00 inc GST

18-24 Month Touch Up from starting $599.00 inc GST

Additional Touch Ups (up to 12 weeks) starting $99.00 inc GST

These prices include:

• Custom mapping and a tailored brow design

• Custom pigment colour match

• Topical anaesthetic

• Aftercare cream & instructions

You may require a further touch-up appointment if your skin does not retain the pigment, this will incur a fee of an additional $199.00 inc GST

Payment options are:

• Cash

• Eftpos (Visa & Mastercard)

• AfterPay

Preparing for your appointment: It is important that you prepare for your appointment to promote proper healing, reduce the risk of complications, reduce discomfort and ensure optimal results.

• Refrain from active skincare that will thin/sensitise the skin on your face six weeks prior to your appointment. (Retinoids, Alpha-Hydroxy Acids, Chemical Peels etc.)

• Do not consume any alcohol, fish oil, caffeine, or take any blood thinners such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen or Niacin 48 hours before your procedure; this may cause excess bleeding and may affect your results. If you are medically prescribed blood thinners and rely on them, please let us know.

• It is not possible to tattoo over any blemishes, sores, sunburn or moles in or around the brow area.

• Cosmetic botox or fillers should be done two weeks prior or two weeks after your appointment.

• You will not be able to receive a tattoo service if you are pregnant or planning on pregnancy.

• You will not be able to receive a tattoo service if you are prone to keloid scarring.

• You will not be able to receive a tattoo service if you have used Vitamin A, within the last six months. (Isotretinoin, Accutane, Retinol)

Post-appointment aftercare: Just like any cosmetic procedure, the full healing process can take much longer than the initial healing process.

The entire healing process can take up to six weeks.

The first ten days are crucial for the healing process, and 90% of your result will depend on how well you look after them.

• You must clean your face with fragrance-free make-up wipes or with a damp face washer.

• You cannot get your healing eyebrows (soaking) wet for the duration of the initial healing process (7-10 days).

• You must keep your eyebrows (which are wounds) extremely clean. You can do so by gently wiping them daily with a fragrance-free make-up wipe and micellar water or gently washing them with warm soapy water. Please ensure you pat the area dry with a clean tissue immediately afterwards to ensure the scab doesn’t fall off prematurely.

• Aftercare ointment needs to be applied daily (after the initial 48 hours).

• You will be unable to exercise for the duration of the initial healing process. Exercising will promote sweating which will cause the pigment to push out of the skin, leaving you with a patchy result.

• You cannot be exposed to direct sunlight during this period.

Around five days after your procedure, exfoliation will begin to take place. This means that the top layer of the skin will begin to peel off, leaving a softer, lighter colour below.

After this entire process is completed, you can return back to your normal routine.

Booking Fee: A $200 fee is required to make a booking. Booking fees are strictly non-refundable/transferable.

Terms: Any changes to your appointment need to be made 14 days in advance. If sufficient notice is not provided you will forfeit your booking fee, if sufficient notice is not provided and you would like to re-book an appointment, you will pay a new booking fee.

We are unable to hold appointments tentatively, and appointments can only be booked once your booking fee has been paid in full.

All applications will be reviewed before an appointment is scheduled.