Cosmetic Tattooing, also known as permenant make-up, is a form of tattooing which uses pigments to enhance orchange the appearance of the skin. It is used to enhance facial features such as eyebrows, lips and eyelids.The pigments used in cosmetic tattooing are intended to be semi-permanent however, while your body will metabolise the pigment over a period of approximately 12-36 months, traces of pigment can remain in the skin permanently and therefore it is considered to be a permanent make-up procedure.Generally you will require 2 appointments to complete your cosmetic tattoo procedure. An initial appointment where we will complete the procedure and then a follow up appointment to review how you have healed and make any adjustments necessary.These appointments are sceduled approximately 6 weeks apart. Following this a booster appointment is recommended at around 12- 18 months to keep your cosmetic tattoo looking sharp and fresh.A non refundable booking fee is required to secure all appointments. This will be deducted from your balance on the day of the appointment. Your appointment can be rescheduled once with a minimum 72 hours notice. Failing to provide the minimum notice your booking fee will be forfeited. Payment of the remaining balance is required in full on the day of treatment , no credit or payment extensions will be granted. Cash and eftpos payment facilities available.PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN TO YOUR APPOINTMENT.ContraindicationsThe following list indicates persons who are not suited to cosmetic tattoo services. Under 18 years of ageDiabeticUncontrolled high blood pressureHeart Disease (seek doctors approval) Blood Disorders (seek doctors approval) Epilepsy (seek doctors approval) Pregnant or breastfeedingTaking blood thinners (seek doctors approval to cease taking a few days prior to your appt) Taking ARV’sPsoriasisAllergic to anaestheticActive herpes breakoutAuto Immune DiseaseChemotherapy in the previous 6 monthsGlaucoma (no eyeliner due to pressure applied during treatmeHepatitis (Have or had in the past)Moles, lesions or sores on the area to be treated (Moles should be assessed and removed prior to appointment)Keiloid or hypertrophic scarringPreparing for your appointmentIt is common and completely normal to be concerned about the level of discomfort involved in each treatment. Most people find the sensation to be quite tolerable, however it isnt without any discomfort. If this is a concern for you we recommend applying a suitable topical anaesthetic also known as numbing cream. In Australia it is only legal for a registered pharmacy to supply topical aesthetic. We can assist you to order a suitable cream for your procedure supplied by a compounding pharmacy at a cost of $44.90 If you would like to use topical anaesthetic we highly recommend placing the order through our affiliate pharmacy as the potency will be stronger than that of regular over the counter products which are generally not strong enough for use with skin penetration treatments. Please ensure you place the order at least 5 days prior to your appointment to allow time for the product to be shipped to our studio.(DO NOT order numbing creams from websites such as eBay. If it is not sold directly from a pharmacy in Australia the product may not meet Australian standards and this can very results significantly and cause adverse reactions as well as risk chemical burns.)Do not tweeze, wax or tint the area for 48 hours prior to your appointment. If you are someone that suffers from herpes simplex virus, coldsores or fever blisters around the treatment area you will be required to obtain prescription medication from your doctor to assist in preventing an outbreak during the healing process.Do not consume alcohol or take aspirin ibuprofen or any other blood thinners for at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.Please note it is important to consult your doctor prior to stopping any medication.Avoid caffeine and exercise on the day of your appointment as this can cause undue bleeding. Sunburnt skin cannot be tattooed so please refrain from sun exposure for at least 7 days prior to your appointment. Avoid facials and antiwrinkle injectables for 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after your appointment. Discontinue using Vitamin A, Retinol and AHA skincare products for 1 month prior and 2 weeks after your appointment. Discontinue supplementing fish oil and Vitamin E 1 week prior to your appointment as they are natural blood thinners.Please advise if you suffer from any allergies that may be of concern. A full list of ingredients is available on our website. If requested a skin patch test can be offered however keep in mind allergic reaction to pigment can occur immediately or years later whether a skin patch test is performed or not. Allergic reaction is extremely rare.Lip Blush pre care In the week lead up to your lip blush appointment it is very important to stay hydrated as the lip tissue can get dry quite easily. Keep the area moisturised by regularly applying a good quality lip balm and use a lip scrub if you find your lips are dry. Pigment will not penetrate evenly if there is dry skin present on the lip area. What to expect on your treatment dayCristen Jayne Cosmetic Tattoo is an Appointment Only Studio so please arrive on time to ensure we can provide you with the best possible service.Where possible please wear your normal make-up to your appointment. This will help us to understand your preferred daily look/shape/colour.Upon arrival you will complete a thorough consultation form which will further assist us in understanding what to expect during the tattoo process and anything we may need to keep in mind during the healing process. Your health and safety is always paramount so collecting this information ensures we are providing our treatments as safely as possible.We will then sit down together and discuss the look you would like to achieve, what to expect during the healing process and answer any questions you may have.We will then proceed to map out your desired shape so you will be able to see the this prior to cosmetic tattoo commencing. Please note we will not commence tattooing until you are 100% happy with the pre-draw.After your treatmentOn the day of your treatment you can expect the colour of your cosmetic tattoo to be significantly sharper,brighter and more vibrant than it will be once completely healed. Cosmetic Tattoo pigment is designed to have between 50-80% retention rate depending on the colour and range selected. Once fully healed it will settle into a beautiful natural hue. Your final healed result will be revealed 4-6 weeks post treatment.We will discuss aftercare during your appointment and you will be provided with written aftercare instructions in your aftercare pack on the day of your treatment.You may experience redness and swelling for 2-3 days following your appointment.During the healing process you will need to avoid water and makeup on the area, exercise and direct sunlight for 10 days - 3 weeks depending on your own bodys ability to heal.Please consider this timeframe upon booking as you may wish to schedule around upcoming events.Long term careCosmetic Tattoo pigment is designed to fade over time. We recommend having a colour refresh appointment every 12-18 months to keep your cosmetic tattoo looking fresh. We also recommend a good quality sunscreen to protect your skin and prevent your cosmetic tattoo from fading. LocationTower Arcade Shop 14a222 Maude StreetShepparton Victoria 3630(Right below the Telstra Tower)Parking can be found in the Fraser Street Carpark however please note this is 2 hours only. Longer/All day parking can be found in the Multideck Carpark opposite the Village Cinema, Stewart Street.