1. What is Aesthetic Tattoo?

Aesthetic Tattoo, also known as Permanent Cosmetic Make-up, is a soft, natural non-toxic pigment that is applied permanently with light strokes to eyebrows, upper eyelids and lower lash area in a clinical and safe atmosphere to define and enhance your own natural beauty.
It is also applied to the lips to enhance the lip line and add full lip color. Permanent cosmetic application is also utilized to add that beauty mark to those individuals who have always desired a touch of enhancement to their own beauty.

2. How is the aesthetic tattoo procedure done?

At Prettylooks, a topical Anesthetic is applied. Topical Anesthetic is preferred rather than the injectible because in the former the patient
reacts to the depth of the needle during application and the artist can respond to the patient’s sensations. The tattoo is applied carefully
and accurately using the high gauge needle size.

3. But is it not that the injected anesthetic better because it ensures a no-pain procedure?

Most dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons would prefer to use injectible anesthetics in applying the facial tattoo because this method totally numbs the skin. This enables the artist to apply it as calmly and relaxed as possible. However, this could result in the artist applying too much pressure unto the skin and uncontrollably penetrate it deeply which results to adverse and ugly scarring. The patient would not notice it until after the treated area has healed totally (after a week). Injected anesthetic could also cause swelling/enema of the skin and diffusion of the pigment unto the liquid - in most cases resulting to permanent smear on a large are especially on the eyelids. This has
often been misconstrued as migration of pigment. It is a chemical reaction between the liquid anesthetic and the pigment happening
almost instantaneously. Therefore, the injection process is strongly discouraged.

4. What does it feel like?

There is some sensation of the procedure and of the application. Using the topical anesthetics, we greatly minimize the discomfort
during the application. Some describe a prickling sensation. Many experience no discomfort at all. Most agree that the procedure is far
more comfortable than anticipated.

5. What kind of equipment do you use?

We use all disposable products or sterilized packets. All staff has had a hepatitis vaccination and uses all hygiene procedures.

6. What is in the pigments used?

The pigments we use are made up of inert and organic compounds. You may have an Allergy/Sensitivity test of the colors we use if you wish. These pigments are superior, last longer than ordinary pigments, and are all hypoallergenic.

7. How long will it take?

Application time is approximately 20-30 minutes for eyeliner or eyelid. Eyebrows also take 20-30 minutes. Lip color takes about 40-50 minutes.

8. What is the recovery time?

A slight swelling for 30 minutes with an eyebrow or eyeliner application. One hour swelling for lips.

9. Will it look natural?

Absolutely. It is designed to enhance your own natural beauty and will blend with any makeup style you choose.

10. How long will it last?

Indefinitely. However, color may soften over time with the exposure to the environmental factors, such as heat, water, creams, soaps, and toners. Clients will usually come in for a retouch work between 5th and 10th years after application.