Our Services | Sway Cosmetic Tattoo | Cosmetic Tattooing Sunshine Coast

Please read the following information thoroughly.

Cosmetic Tattooing is considered a permanent procedure as you cannot wash your result off. However, your body will naturally metabolise the pigment slowly over the years. It generally lasts 1-10 years and can last even longer. Traces of pigment will always be present.

Our line of pigments are carbon-based and contain no nickel or heavy metals. The ingredients are a combination of powdered pigments, glycerin, witch hazel, isopropyl alcohol, distilled water, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, aqua, rosin, and DMDM hydantoin. These are safe, non-reactive substances that have been specifically designed & manufactured for implantation into the human skin. They are gamma-ray sterilised, vegan, and cruelty-free.

The pigments that will be used are carefully selected to suit you. The pigment colours are chosen by assessing the following factors: your skin tone, the colour of your hair, the colour of your eyes and other factors such as personal preference.

The shape will be carefully mapped and measured, then drawn during your consultation, you will have many opportunities to assess this process and tattooing will only begin once you have agreed that you are happy to proceed and that you love the shape we have designed for you. 

Your appointment includes a thorough consultation along with an aftercare kit

All cosmetic tattoo treatments are completed over two sessions with payment broken into two parts. Your touch up appointment is required 6-12 weeks after your first session. This can be booked in at your first appointment. Alternatively, you are welcome to book your touch up in at the same time you book your first appointment. 

Pain level: Most people find that the procedure is extremely tolerable and would rate their pain a 1/10 for eyebrows/eyeliner and a 3/10 for Lips. Numbing cream will be used throughout your treatment to keep you comfortable. 

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
• You will not be able to receive a tattoo service if you have used accutane medications in the last six months
• If you have diabetes or an auto-immune disorder, you must have a letter of clearance from your Doctor. No guarantees can be made on how the pigment will heal/take in your skin. 

Aftercare instructions can be found here.

Long-Term Care: 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 complementary pigments to attempt to bring the colour back to its original state.

To maintain your cosmetic tattoo long term, you will need to come in every one to three years for a refresh or whenever they have faded by 50% (whichever comes sooner) 

If you have previous work from another artist, please email a clear photo of your brows to swaycosmetictattoo@gmail.com for a complete assessment. If suitable you will be given approval to book online. Please note as you are a new client of Sway Cosmetic Tattoo, you are required to book in at the New Service price (refresh prices are reserved for existing clients only)