Thursday, September 20, 2012

Do your research!

Here at Dermagrafix, it is imperative to meet with every client twice before tattooing can even be scheduled.
This is for the benefit of our clients, we feel it very important for our clients to feel well informed and comfortable prior to undergoing any permanent cosmetic procedure.

Appointment #1:   The Consultation, 30 minutes
  A thorough consultation is important for all clients. A comprehensive question and answer session will take place to familiarize our clients with what the requested procedure entails. This also gives both the client and technician the benefit of getting to know each other, when both are comfortable with each other the process becomes much more enjoyable.

Appointment #2:   The Prep and Design Session, 1 hour (for permanent cosmetic procedures only)
  A design session is essential, this is when the client and technician sit down together to discuss the exact shape, size and color desired. The technician will draw on the requested eyebrows, eyeliner and/or lips with makeup pencil to imitate the final results. Dermagrafix insists every client walks away from this appointment with complete confidence and excitement!

Appointment #3:   Procedure, 2-3 hours
  This is the most exciting of all the visits! The technician will start by redrawing the design that was decided upon during the design session, she will then mark it with surgical marker and follow with a topical anesthetic. The technician will then begin the tattooing process, which is virtuously painless thanks to the topical anesthetics. When the tattooing is completed, the client can begin to feel the convenience of permanent makeup.

Appointment #4:   Finishing Visit, 1-2 hours
  Clients should return about 4 - 6 weeks after their initial procedure for shape and color detail work. Color adjustments are often needed due to the unique changes each skin tone has on the pigment colors. It is possible to darken, lighten, warm up and cool down pigment colors. Shape adjustments are often needed as some of the tattoo may have exfoliated off during the initial healing process. It is essential that all new client procedures come back for this session to complete the procedure area. The finishing visit may be performed as late as 12 weeks post procedure without any additional fees. This will be determined by your specialist.

Appointment #5:   Final Check Up, 15 minutes
  A final checkup is scheduled about 4 - 6 weeks from your finishing session to ensure you are loving your new look. We will also review the steps for long term care and discuss future touch ups. Generally, any other touch ups will be needed anywhere from 1 to 3 years from the original procedure date for an additional fee.


Many of the people we meet with for consultations wonder why 4 appointments are required, well here are some examples of why meeting with your permanent cosmetic technician in advance is essential to guaranteeing a look you can be proud of.


 This is an Alopecia patient who wanted natural eyebrows and a natural lash line. Unfortunatley, she agreed to get tattooed without a consultation or design session. Hate to be the bearer of bad news but these do NOT look natural! No matter where you go or what your price range is, a consult and design session are essential.


This woman opted to have her permanent eyeliner tattooed without doing her research and selected an inexpensive facility. Unfortunately, the technician tattooed too far into the skin which resulted in pigment migration.


Technician attempted to make client's lips appear larger by going outside the natural vermilion border, this should never be attempted as bleeding and migration are very likely.


Please visit our website www.dermagrafix.net to view our online portfolio, see why our clients are thrilled with their results!