Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between standard and premium equipment?#
Standard equipment with Artist Saa | Premium equipment with Master Nisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Pigment quality | Contains iron oxydes Compliant with FDA regulations Sensitivity tested by DERMATEST® | Does not contain iron oxydes Higher pigment density Compliant with the requirements of ResAP (2008 )1, the ruling of 21.12.2012 and the new pharmaceutical raw material Regulation 04 /2013 concerning nickel content |
| Color fading | Orange/reddish color appears after fading due to the presence of iron oxides in the pigment | No orange/reddish color appears after fading due to the absence of iron oxides in the pigment |
| Needle quality | High standard | High-end premium |
| Needle sharpness | Crisper lines | |
| Machine quality (applicable to all procedures except hair stroke eyebrows) | Standard features | Better noise control and vibration isolation, needle pressure auto-adjustment to skin resistance and other advanced features |
| Artist's years of experience | 2+ years | 5+ years |
| Languages spoken | Thai, Lao (Our administrative assistant will have to interpret into English) | English, Thai, Lao |
If you need some help in French, Spanish or Vietnamese, an interpreter can be requested in advance.
How do I make an appointment?#
Feel free to contact us by email, LINE, Facebook or by phone. Tell us the procedure(s) you are interested in and with which artist you would like to have an appointment. Please note that any touch-up should be performed with the same artist in charge of the initial procedure. It is better to book as soon as possible because our schedule can be quickly full. Appointments for touch-ups should also be made in advance to ensure the availability of the artist.
Booking policy: Please note that your appointment can only be confirmed once we receive a ฿2,000 deposit per procedure, whose payment options will be communicated privately.
Hair stroke eyebrows
Shading eyebrows
Mix eyebrows
How do I prepare myself for the eyebrow procedure?#
You should be healthy and the skin in your eyebrow area should not be irritated or sensitive.
To avoid excessive bleeding and poor color deposit:
How long does each procedure take and what is the process involved?#
The total duration of the process is about 2 hours and the steps are described below:
Application of a numbing cream
The skin is cleaned with an appropriate cleanser for permanent make up tattoo, and a topical anesthetics is applied to numb your eyebrows for 25 mins.
Consultation form
You fill out a client consultation form including a medical history for review by a Registered Nurse.
Discussion about the desired style
We evaluate your face shape and discuss your preferred style, drawing the symmetry with pencil on your eyebrows so that you can see what you like or dislike. Together we select the color and the style of the eyebrows that suits you the best. Photos are taken before the procedure for your file. Your eyebrow shape, style and colors are also recorded for future reference.
The eyebrow procedure
The hairstroke eyebrow procedure usually takes less than an hour while the shading and mix eyebrow procedures take a bit more than an hour. We continue applying the local anesthetics during the procedure to make it comfortable until the end.
Photos after the procedure
Photos are taken after the procedure for future reference. You can then compare the results before and after the procedure. At first, your eyebrows look darker and thicker than expected, but it will lighten and soften after healing.
Aftercare
You receive aftercare items for your eyebrows and detailed instructions as part of a complete aftercare kit at no additional cost.
Does eyebrow cosmetic tattooing hurt?#
Pain tolerance varies from person to person. A topical anesthetic is applied to numb your eyebrows before and during the procedure, so very little discomfort is experienced. Most of our clients feel that it is irritating but not painful.
How do my eyebrows look like after the procedure?#
- 1
Right after
Quite intense, too dark due to the excess of pigment in the epidermis. Will be slightly red if you have a very sensitive skin, and a little tender immediately after the procedure. This will go away within 2-3 hours or up to 24 hours depending on your age and your type of skin.
- 2
Few hours to few days
Looks patchy due to tissue swelling and clusters attempting to break it down.
- 3
Day 4-7
Scabbing and falling off.
- 4
Day 8-10
Feels like nothing left on the brows but don’t worry.
- 5
Day 10-14
The pigment begins to bloom back. You will see more and more color showing up.
- 6
Within 28-45 days
The final healed tattoo color will appear slightly altered.
- 7
After touch-up
Brows can be fixed and made perfect during the touch-up visit. Your brows will then change the same way as described previously.
How long does the cosmetic tattoo last?#
The pigment can last from 1 to 3 years. Hairstroke eyebrows will last only a year and we recommend to have a touch-up once a year. Light colors will fade faster than dark colors. The advantage is that the color can be modified or changed to follow any new trend. The color fading will depend on several factors: aftercare instructions are followed, UV exposure, skin care treatments, health condition, medication, lifestyle, and the color implanted (light vs dark color). You can schedule maintenance visits every year or every few years to keep the color fresh.
When are the follow-up (or touch-up) and maintenance appointments to eyebrows cosmetic tattoo procedures?#
The tattooed color may not be perfect after the initial procedure heals. A follow-up appointment is normally scheduled within 4 to 8 weeks, depending on your age, to determine how the eyebrows tattoo procedure healed and if any further work is needed because some area might healed lighter from tissue swelling and bleeding during the procedure. The result color that you see from the pigments used plus your skin tone. If your healed color leans toward an undesired tone, it can be adjusted at the second visit. Your eyebrows will probably heal lighter or thinner than you desire but they can be darkened or thickened with a second application of pigment at a follow-up visit (“touch-up”).
What is involved in the healing and after care of the eyebrows?#
Swelling may last from 2 to 24 hours, this is very individual.
Aftercare will be covered after your procedure, and a sheet with aftercare instructions will be provided for you to take home.
Right afer the procedure: Pat it dry. Gently blot the area every 5 minutes with a clean tissue to absorb excess of lymph fluid for the full day until oozing has stopped to prevent any hardening of the lymph.
Day 1 – 7: Wash daily to remove bacteria and dead skin with an antibacterial soap such as Cetaphil, by using your fingertips to gently cleanse the eyebrows. Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse well with the water. The cleansing products should not contain any acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or any exfoliates.
Keep moist with aftercare: Apply the provided aftercare ointment with a cotton swab on the treated area. Do not use Vaseline and do not over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The ointment should be barely noticeable on the skin. Never put the ointment on a wet or damp tattoo.
Extra tips to help with a smooth and easy recovery:- During the 1st week: Use a fresh and clean pillowcase. Avoid sleeping on your face.
Do not scratch, pick out the scab because it might cause infection, scarring or loss of color.
Avoid hot and sweaty exercise. Do not apply eyebrow pencil and cream on the treated area. - During the first 10 days: Avoid swimming, sauna, spa, steam, heavy sweating and long hot showers.
- During 4 weeks: No facials, cosmetic treatment injection, chemical treatments or microdermabrasion. Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning (wear a hat).
What is the difference between 3D eyebrows and 6D eyebrows?#
There is no difference, it is just marketing. Therefore, we do not advertise for 6D eyebrows.
What is the difference between hair stroke, shading and mix eyebrows?#
- Hairstroke eyebrows is a microblading technique by creating hair strokes all over the eyebrows shape to fill the empty gaps and give the illusion of fuller brows. The Hairstroke eyebrows design will give you the most natural look and is the one commonly referred to as 3D eyebrows, eyebrow embroidery, eyebrow feathering, or microblading.
- Shading Eyebrows consists in blending the color on the eyebrows by using several colors. A lighter color is applied at the head of the eyebrows while a darker color is applied at the tail. This technique will give your eyebrows a perfect shape without any empty gaps.
- Mix eyebrows is a combination of microblading technique and shading technique. It is our signature eyebrows style. This design is for people who are lazy to draw eyebrows everyday, who do not know how to draw eyebrows, or who have an old eyebrow tattoo, or who want both a natural look and a perfect shape.
Can men have eyebrow tattoos?#
Yes, many of our men customers had their eyebrows done at MonaNisa Beauty. Men want to have nice eyebrows like women to improve their physionomy. The most appropriate eyebrow style for men is the hairstroke eyebrows.
Is it safe?#
- Before any procedure, we run a health screening to ensure the highest level of safety.
- Our knowledge of the skin anatomy allows us to have a more accurate tattoo technique.
- We use a range of anesthesia products to manage the pain before and during the procedure.
- We put a particular emphasis on sterile techniques acquired from our nursing background.
- All our equipments are carefully cleaned with 99% alcohol and an autoclave that uses steam to sterilize equipment before and after the procedure.
- The qualities of our needles meet the standards of medical procedures. All needles are new and sterile for each client. Unopened new and sterile needles are opened in your presence. Personal protection equipment such as disposable one-time use gloves are new for each client and changed during the procedure when needed.
- The colors used for our beauty tattoos are pigments manufactured in the USA and in Europe, sterilized and purified, MRI safe, approved by the FDA and certified by the EU for cosmetic use.
- We also make our best to provide a clean parlour in a friendly and comfortable environment.
I have an old permanent eyebrow tattoo done at another shop. Can I still have a new eyebrow tattoo?#
Yes you can but it depends on how dark the color of your previous tattoo color is. Please note that if you had an eyebrow tattoo done at another salon, there is an additional cost of 1,000฿ to take into account the additional complexity due to the shape constraints of the old eyebrow tattoo. You might also need a correction and removal whose details can be found at https://www.monanisabeauty.com/en/procedures/3d-eyebrow-tattoo-correction-removal/.
Eyebrow tattoo removal
What is the difference between correction and removal of eyebrow tattoo?#
Correction means changing the pigment color of your eyebrow tattoo. You may see a black, grey, dark blue, orange, pink, purple, or green residue from an older eyebrow permanent make-up . We add the appropriate color to correct the previous color and change it to the desired color. Correction costs an additional ฿3,000 to the regular eyebrow tattoo procedure.
Removal means removing the tattoo color for people who are not satisfied of their previous permanent make-up and who want a new design by removing the old shape and recreating a new eyebrow shape. We provide a non-laser removal technique by using the permanent make-up device and a liquid agent. We have 2 products available for removal and the results are different after the procedure. Both have advantages and disadvantages. We still don’t have the best solution of tattoo removal as we know that the laser is the safest procedure to go. However, since cosmetic tattoo pigments are made from iro n oxides, the laser will break the molecules into nano particles which can be transported in lymph nodes, blood system or be deposited in subcutaneous tissue. Contrary to laser, our removal solutions will completely remove the pigments out of the body.
What do you use for removing an old eyebrow tattoo?#
We are using SC Color X from Swiss Color, which is the most effective non laser removal technique. It is based on a weak solution of lactic acid capable of removing all kinds of shapes and colors of permanent make-up. It is able to reject color molecules on the surface of the skin during and after the procedure.
How many times are needed to completely remove the tattoo color?#
The color will fade down to 20-30% each time the technique is applied, depending on how dark and how deep the color is under your skin. If the color is not too dark, it might fade down to 40-50%. Some people need 2-3 attempts, other people need more than that. You have to be patient because removal needs the time to work on your skin to lift unwanted pigment by stimulating new skin growth and the results get better with time.
How much does a correction and removal cost?#
Correction and removal both have an additional cost to the eyebrow tattoo procedure and they are priced per visit. In other words, if correction/removal is applied on your eyebrows for the initial procedure and for the touch-up visit, there will be an additional cost at each of those visits.
Correction is a fixed additional cost of ฿3,000 to the eyebrow tattoo procedure, regardless of the amount of correction.
Removal is priced based on the surface of removal as detailed in the following table:
| Surface of removal | Less than 5 cm | More than 5 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Removal with SC Color X | ฿ 4,500 | ฿ 8,000 |
Can I change the style of my eyebrows and remove some parts of my old eyebrow tattoo at the same time?#
Yes, you can but we do not recommend it because you might have 2 eyebrow shapes for a while before the unwanted old shape is gone permanently. However, if you do not mind, we can still do it for you.
How long do I have to wait before the next visit?#
A follow-up appointment will be made every 2 months. We will give you an appointment card for the next follow-up to make sure that you won’t miss it.
I had an eyebrow tattoo color removal by laser, can I still continue the removal with you?#
Yes, you can but you should wait for at least 2 months after the laser surgery because your skin needs to recover from the burn as your skin is very sensitive during the healing process of the laser surgery.
Some of my eyebrow tattoo was partially removed by another beauty shop, can I continue with you?#
Yes, you can but you have to wait for at least 2 months because we don’t know what the other beauty shop used for removing the old eyebrow tattoo. Your safety is our primary concern so we prefer to ensure that your skin is completed healed before pursuing the removal with us.
Eyeliner
How shall I prepare myself for the eyeliner cosmetic tattoo procedure?#
How long does the eyeliner cosmetic tattoo take and what is the process involved?#
The total duration of the process is about 1 hour for upper or lower lids and about 1 hour and a half for both lids. The steps are detailed below:
Consultation form
You fill out a client consultation forms including a medical history for review by a Registered Nurse.
Discussion about the preferred style
We evaluate your elelid anatomy and discuss the shape, style and colors you expect. We take pictures of your eyeliners before the procedure for your file.
Preparation for the procedure
We clean your skin with an appropriate cleanser. Lubricant eye drops are dropped in your eyes to prevent them from irritation. A topical anesthetic is applied to numb your eyelids for 15 mins. Note that we only apply topical anesthetics that are suitable and safe for the eye area.
The eyeliner procedure
The procedure itself lasts 30 to 45 minutes. Local anesthetics are applied during the procedure to make it comfortable until the end.
Photos after the procedure
Pictures are taken afterwards for reference. You can also immediately compare the result with the pictures taken before the procedure. At first, your eyeliner looks darker and thicker than you expect but it will lighten and soften after healing.
Aftercare instructions
You receive an aftercare ointment for your eyes and detailed aftercare instructions as part of a complete kit at no additional cost.
Does eyeliner cosmetic tattooing hurt?#
Pain tolerance varies by person. A topical anesthetic is applied to numb your eyelids before and during procedure, so very little discomfort is experienced. Most of our clients say that it is tingling or irritating but not painful.
How do my eyeliners look like after the procedure?#
- 1
Right after
Quite intense, too dark due to the excess of pigment in the epidermis. Will be slightly red if you have a very sensitive skin, and a little tender immediately after the procedure. This will go away within 2-3 hours or up to 24 hours depending on your age and your type of skin.
- 2
Few hours to few days
Looks patchy due to tissue swelling and clusters attempting to break it down.
- 3
Day 4-7
Scabbing and falling off.
- 4
Day 8-10
Feels like nothing left on the eyeliners but don’t worry.
- 5
Day 10-14
The pigment begins to bloom back. You will see more and more color showing up.
- 6
Within 28-45 days
The final healed tattoo color will appear slightly altered.
- 7
After touch-up
Eyeliners can be fixed and made perfect during the touch-up visit. Your eyeliners will then change the same way as described previously.
What are the aftercare recommendations for eyeliner cosmetic tattoo ?#
Swelling may last from 2 to 24 hours, this is very individual.
Aftercare will be covered after your procedure, and a sheet with aftercare instructions will be provided for you to take home.
Right afer the procedure:
- Pat it dry: Gently blot the area every 5 minutes with a clean tissue to absorb excess of lymph fluid for the full day until oozing has stopped to prevent any hardening of the lymph.
- Cold pad: Apply a coldpad on your eye area during the first 24 hours to reduce swelling around the eye.
Day 1 – 7:
- Wash daily to remove bacteria and dead skin with an antibacterial soap such as Cetaphil, by using your fingertips to gently cleanse the eyeliners. Rub the area in a smooth motion for 10 seconds and rinse well with the water. The cleansing products should not contain any acids (glycolic, lactic, or AHA), or any exfoliates.
- Keep moist with aftercare: apply the provided aftercare ointment with a cotton swab on the treated area. Do not use Vaseline and do not over-apply as this will suffocate your skin and delay healing. The ointment should be barely noticeable on the skin. Never put the ointment on a wet or damp tattoo.
Extra tips to help with a smooth and easy recovery:
- During the 1st week: Use a fresh and clean pillowcase. Avoid sleeping on your face.
Do not scratch, pick out the scab because it might cause infection, scarring or loss of color.
Avoid hot and sweaty exercise. Do not apply eyebrow pencil and cream on the treated area. - During the first 10 days: Avoid swimming, sauna, spa, steam, heavy sweating and long hot showers.
When are the follow-up and maintenance appointments to eyeliner cosmetic tattoo procedures?#
A follow-up appointment is normally scheduled within 4 to 6 weeks, depending on your age, to check how the eyeliner tattoo healed. Further work might be needed to fix some areas that might have lighten from the tissue swelling or the bleeding during the procedure.
Lip color
How long does a lip color tattoo procedure take and what is the process involved?#
The total duration of the process is about 1 hour and a half to 2 hours and the steps are described below:
Application of a numbing cream
The skin is cleaned by an organic lips scrub and an appropriate cleanser for permanent make up tattoo. A topical anesthetics is then applied to numb your lips for 25 mins.
Consultation form
You fill out a client consultation form including a medical history for review by a Registered Nurse.
Discussion about the lip colors and the shape
Together we select the color and the shape of the lips that suit you the best. Photos are taken before the procedure for your file. The selected colors are also recorded for future reference.
The lip color procedure
The lip liner procedure usually takes less than an hour while the full lip color procedure takes a bit more than an hour. We continue applying the local anesthetics during the procedure to make it comfortable until the end.
Photos after the procedure
Photos are taken after the procedure for future reference. You can then compare the results before and after the procedure. At first, your lips look darker and fuller than expected, but it will lighten and soften after healing.
Aftercare
You receive aftercare items for your lips and detailed instructions as part of a complete aftercare kit at no additional cost.
Does lip color tattooing hurt?#
A topical anesthetic is applied to numb your lips before and during procedure, so very little discomfort is experienced. Most of our clients say that it is irritating but not painful.
How to prepare for lip color procedure appointment?#
- If you have a history of cold sores or fever blisters/herpes simplex, even only once in your life, you will be required to contact your physician or pharmacist to obtain the proper prescription medication to prevent such outbreaks.
- They are only precautions and cannot guarantee you will not breakout as the Herpes virus is always present in your system. Failure to take the medications could result in a fever blister outbreak, and may cause loss of pigment or infection. This is caused by stress on the lips.
- If you received lip filler injections, we recommend to wait at least 6 months before having the lip color procedure for better color retention.
- 1 week before the appointment: Do not remove facial hair around your lips by tweezing, shaving, threading, or waxing.
- 2 weeks before your appointment: Do not laser around your lips.
I had a lip laser. Can I still have a lip color tattoo?#
Yes, you can but you have to wait for at least 2 months because your lips are sensitive. Wait until they are completely healed before making an appointment with us.
What are the aftercare lip color tattoo recommendations?#
- Right after the procedure, lips may appear to have too much color or very vibrant, but the final color will progressively appear over the next few weeks based on how your body reacts.
- After 1-2 hours, expect moderate swelling, some people might last 1-2 days following the procedure. A frozen bag of peas/cold pad will provide comfort and bring down swelling.
- To minimize any chance of infection or allergic reaction at home, we will give you detailed aftercare instructions with an aftercare wax to keep your lips moist for 5-7 days, and then switch to Chap Stick.
- Drink through a straw for the first few days.
- After 2-4 days, the outer layer of the tattooing will exfoliate. It is important not to disturb the on-going exfoliation process by picking at portions of the lip that have not begun this process. After approximately a week, the majority of the residual lip tattooing has exfoliated off the entire lip area.
- The lips are somewhat tender and often remain that way to the touch for several weeks. However, when your lips have healed completely, the dermal layer will gradually become darker or brighter than what you want. Lips will not have their full color until 8 weeks of healing. This is why it is recommended to wait a minimum of 4 to 8 weeks before the follow up procedure.
- Our lips are often in contact with water and saliva which may also wash out the color and they have more blood circulation which accounts for a faster healing than eyebrows. The lip color may also be lighter from tissue swelling and bleeding during the procedure.
- The color will get progressively darker every day for 1 week after the procedure until the scab is gone, after which, the color will become lighter than the first week and the color will appear more 1 week after.
When are the follow-up and maintenance appointments to lip color tattoo procedures?#
A follow-up appointment is normally scheduled within 4 to 8 weeks, depending on your age, to determine how the lip tattoo procedure healed and if any further work is needed because some area might healed lighter from tissue swelling and bleeding during the procedure. Your lips will probably heal lighter than you want, but they can be darkened with a second application of pigment at a follow-up visit (“touch-up”). Because permanent make-up can fade over time, you can schedule maintenance visits every year or few years to keep your color looking fresh.
Can men have lip color tattoo?#
Yes, men can have it. Many of them have a problem with dark lip color and they wish they had a natural nice lip color on. Both men and women who are at least 18 years old can have eyebrow tattoos or other procedures.
