Question 1

What is Botched Ink?

Accepted Answer

It’s a type of tattoo removal solution used to lift, improve and remove bad or unwanted microblading, permanent makeup (eyebrows and lip liner) or scalp micropigmentation

Question 2

How do I add a new question?

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To add a new question go to app settings and press "Manage Questions" button.

Question 3

How long does the treatment take?

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The average treatment takes between 3-4 hours. The first session is normally slightly longer as we go over your desired outcome, measure and design colour match to your existing hair.

Question 4

How many sessions will I need?

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We offer three sessions within the price. This allows us to layer and build up density to give the most natural looking results.

Question 5

Can I insert pictures in my FAQ?

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Yes! To add a picture follow these simple steps:
Enter App Settings
Click the "Manage Questions" button
Click on the question you would like to attach a picture to
When editing your answer, click on the picture icon and then add an image from your library

Question 6

How does Botched Ink work?

Accepted Answer

Botched Ink® is a salt based tattoo removal solution, salt dries out skin, kills bacteria and acts as a preservative; just think what salt does to pork fat or salami. When Botched Ink® is implanted into skin, the area quickly dries out. If the skin contains tattoo pigment this will dry out too, lifting and removing the pigment during the skins natural healing process

Question 7

Can I insert a video in my FAQ?

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Yes! Users can add video from YouTube or Vimeo with ease:
Enter App Settings
Click the "Manage Questions" button
Click on the question you would like to attach a video to
When editing your answer, click on the video icon and then paste the YouTube or Vimeo video URL
That's it! A thumbnail of your video will appear in answer text box

Question 8

How long will all 3 treatments take?

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Around 6 weeks. 10 to 14 day gap for the first two sessions and 1 month from the second to the final session.

Question 9

Will I feel anything?

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Every treatment starts with numbing so most clients report the treatment is very comfortable. During treatment there’s no lingering burn or sting, just a short mild sting towards the end of the treatment, and this lets us know we’ve soaked the skin sufficiently for the best removal.

Question 10

How do I edit or remove the "FAQ title"?"

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The FAQ title can be adjusted in the settings tab of the App Settings. You can also remove the title by unchecking its checkbox in the settings tab.

Question 11

How long does each treatment take?

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A treatment appointment is 45-80 minutes with the first appointment being a little longer to include the consultation.

Question 12

How do you choose the colour/shade used?

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Some skin types hold pigment better than others. The first treatment is done slightly lighter to see how the pigment settles in the scalp. In the second and third treatment we will increase the pigment to give multidimensional effect.

Question 13

What is Botched Ink®?

Accepted Answer

It’s a type of tattoo removal solution used to lift, improve and remove bad or unwanted microblading, permanent makeup (eyebrows and lip liner) or scalp micropigmentation

Question 14

How are Naturally Designed Brows Created?

Accepted Answer

ND Brows are created with a digital device using cartridges especially designed with an extremely fine needle diameter specifically produced for digital cosmetic micropigmentation. Brow micropigmentation is a highly skilled procedure.

Question 15

How many treatments will I need

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During your initial consultation we take a thorough history of your tattoo, how many treatments and top ups you’ve had, when was the last treatment etc. This helps me understand your tattoo and skin better and advise. As a guide, we always recommend a client mentally and financially commits to a course of 3 treatments, then we can assess how easily the pigment is removing and form the next plan

Question 16

How long does Scalp Micropigmentation last?

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After treatment is completed you can expect the strength of the colour to last may years. Although SMP is permanent, the colour pigment will fade over time and fading can differ from lifestyle choices such as sun exposure. A guarantee of 1 year is provided by JF Micropigmentation so any top ups in this time will be free. Top ups after the first year will be discounted and only one session is normally required to boast the strength again.

Question 17

My eyebrows are really saturated will it work?

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Yes definitely. Please accept that the pigment will be compacted and may well have some scarring, but this is OK as the first couple of Botched Ink® treatments will get the skin improving and pigment removing

Question 18

How will you design hairline?

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The hairline re-construction is the most important aspect of SMP treatment. We take into account your age, where the hair line will look most natural so that it suites your face and frame. It is very important not to start off too low with a hair line it is much easier to adjust and add to then remove.

Question 19

Why have my eyebrows changed colour?

Accepted Answer

Pigments change and degrade over the months and years, there’s many reasons including body acids, pigment oxidation, sun and environmental changes. It’s kind of like when you color your hair, a permanent change was made, but that still fades and changes over time

Question 20

Is this another form of Microblading?

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No, the difference is night and day
 
· Microblading uses a manual tool made up of many little pins forming a blade
· Microblading creates paper like cuts in the skin which pigment then penetrates
· Micropigmentation does not cut or slice the skin so skin trauma is drastically reduced     
including bleeding during the procedure
· Micropigmentation deposits pigment into the skin like a tattoo but at a much shallow depth resulting in longer lasting results and less touch ups which equals less skin trauma
· Microblading procedures tend to be based on creating multiple strokes that must not cross
· Micropigmentation can create the illusion of a natural brow with minimum strokes that can intersect with each other

Question 21

If I have hair left, can I leave it long?"

Accepted Answer

Some clients are able to maintain a longer length, particularly for women. However, if there is a strong pattern of hair loss or just not a lot of hair density left then the client is recommended to buzz cut in order to complete a shaved look. That can be a big step for some but from our experience the effect often takes years off someone in appearance.

Question 22

How long will my final treatment last for?

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Brow micropigmentation is intended to be semi-permanent lasting an average of 1 to 5 years. Yearly to 18-month treatments are recommended for oily skin to refresh and optimize cosmetic appearance. Normal to dry skin generally do not require yearly treatments. For good skin hygiene it is better to let the work fade to about half the intensity so that we do not over the load the area with pigment.

Question 23

How quickly can I have treatments

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Treatment protocol is governed by allowing the skin to thoroughly heal in between treatments. The second treatment can be carried out after 8 weeks. Treatment cycle is 8 week, 8 weeks, 12 weeks and repeated as required We leave a longer time if the skin is slower returning to normal colour. New permanent make up procedure should not occur before 4 months after final treatment.

Question 24

Emergency Removal?

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If it’s a fresh tattoo, the sooner you decide you want to start removal treatments the better. So, within 48 hours is ideal, though if the area has started to dry out and heal, we need to wait for the scab to naturally heal off, and then we can start treatments. Please never attempt any removal treatments yourself, and no picking! This will delay when we can work on you

Question 25

How do I book an appointment?

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There are 2 ways. You can either book a free consultation (lasts around 45 minutes) to discuss the best options for your eyebrow goals and draw up a mock version on your brows to go home or you can book a treatment without prior consultation and then you will be asked to send a clear close up picture of your eyebrows prior to procedure and fill out the relevant questionnaire before hand

Question 26

Will SMP work with gray hair?

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Yes, it will. For male pattern baldness it is still recommended to buzz cut your hair as grey roots are normally darker. Secondly, we use a gray-scale pigment that can be adjusted in shad to blend with lighter tones.

Question 27

Can SMP camouflage my transplant scar?

Accepted Answer

It most certainly can! The scar needs to be at least a year old (no sooner) and then we can build the colour of the scar tissue up slowly in order to seamlessly start to make the pigment follicles in and around the scar blending it into your existing hair line.

Question 28

Why do I have to have 2 appointments?

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Digital micropigmentation, unlike conventional tattooing, works in your skin at a very shallow layer. The pigments used are different and are created to fade. Also, everyone heals differently and oily skin tend to exfoliate the pigment quicker or disperse it slightly. The 2nd treatment is a perfecting session where any fading is reinforced, colour may be darkened and tweaks in shape or adding more is achieved. It is way easier to add to your brows than remove from your brows.

Question 29

I had my first Botched Ink® treatment and my eyebrows are even darker than before! What’s happened?

Accepted Answer

Oh, this is a good thing! Pigment that was deeper in your skin has now surfaced, enabling more to remove after the next treatment

Question 30

I’ve had two sessions and my eyebrows have different colours in them – why?

Accepted Answer

Brown eyebrow pigment contains various colors to make brown, black, red, yellow, white, and green. These colors remove differently, as black is the easiest colour to remove, the other colors in brown become more visible. All colours will fade and remove

Question 31

Why can’t I have the second appointment sooner?

Accepted Answer

The eyebrow skin is very delicate and even when it appears to be healed on the outside the process can take longer internally. Further, pigment can actually take up to 3 months to completely settle into its final colour.

Question 32

Will SMP treatment damage existing hair?

Accepted Answer

No it won’t

Question 33

I had my eyebrows tattooed 10 years ago using tattoo ink will Botched Ink® work on mine?

Accepted Answer

Yes definitely. It may even be easier to remove as tattoo ink requires less (if any) top ups, so you’ll have less pigment in your skin

Question 34

I have had my first treatment and it’s looks like it’s really faded?

Accepted Answer

HEAL, FLAKE, FADE.is normal healing and this will be thoroughly explained to you at your consultation. Healing is a process that goes through several stage from darkening in the first 48 hours to mild flake and pigment looking like it’s gone to the very same pigment returning. This is all normal healing.

Question 35

Is it the same as a normal tattoo?

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Quite simply no, it is totally different. The ink, equipment and needles (Bishop SMP) have all been created specifically for SMP and tested over many years to fade naturally without colour changes.

Question 36

Do I need to take time off work?

Accepted Answer

SMP does not require time off work. After the treatment it is common to notice slight redness on the scalp for 2-3 days – this is normal healing. You can wear a hat during this time as long as it is not tight or makes you scalp sweat.

Question 37

How important is aftercare?

Accepted Answer

Essential! We will create your eyebrows but how you look after them in the following weeks can determine the final outcome. The number one rule is NO PICKING whatsoever. Picking traumatizes and reduces the effectiveness of the treatment and ultimately can cause scaring. Plus, we can tell when someone has picked their eyebrows during their aftercare period
You will be given a full aftercare kit and specific instructions all written out for you to refer to so after care is easy. For further details refer to the Cosmetic Micropigmentation page.

Question 38

Is there aftercare to follow after treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is imperative that you strictly follow the aftercare prescribed to you by your technician to ensure you heal correctly and maximise the results of the treatment. Failure to follow the aftercare instructions may reduce the effect of the treatment.

Question 39

I just had my eyebrows microbladed 3 days ago and I hate them can you remove them now?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is no time limit to when you can start removal treatments, fresh or old tattoos can be removed. With your brows being 3 days old they will be a bit scabby, so we just need that to naturally heal off and then we can get started next week

Question 40

What should I expect at my first appointment?

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· Each procedure can take up to 3 hours and we will always book out that time for you. If you need to be somewhere that day it’s best to reschedule
 
· Your Brow Micropigmentation procedure begins with a series of measurements creating an eyebrow template -this can take quite some time
 
. We never move onto the next stage until you are happy with the shape
 
· Next, the area is numbed for approximately 30 mins or less dependent on the chosen numbing procedure
 
· Numbing cream is used throughout the procedure; however, skin type may affect the effectiveness
 
· Pigment colour will be chosen with you during the numbing process
 
· Then the actual procedure will begin and can take up to 2 hours to achieve the desired look. To create the optimum hair strokes, we work very very slowly and very lightly
 
· VERY IMPORTANT we create each eyebrow stroke slightly longer this is because the work will shrink as part of the healing process and the passage of time. We create beautiful long strokes so that in a year’s time they are not stubby little lines.
· Skin may be red and/or swollen after procedure
· Full after care kit and instructions will be provided

Question 41

Can I go to the gym after treatment?

Accepted Answer

The ink needs time to sink into the skin for treatment to be successful. So, you should not train or use the gym for 4 days after each treatment. The scalp must not sweat which includes no saunas, hot tubs, showering your scalp, or wearing tightly fitting hats.

Question 42

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

$150 a treatment based on 2 eyebrows. Scalp Micropigmentation cost will be dependent on size of treatment area.

Question 43

What should I expect during & after healing?

Accepted Answer

This is a semi-permanent enhancement to your natural brows not a permanent one. Because everyone heals differently; life styles, sun bathing etc micropigmentation is an art and not a science. This means for some even after your healed results you may still need to powder and/or pencil for a more dramatic effect
· Some residual swelling is normal for ALL procedures.
· As healing progresses the area may feel, dry, itchy, tender or slightly irritated. This is all 100% normal. DO NOT PICK.
· The color WILL fade/soften anywhere from 40% to 60%- this is normal
· Number 1 – trust the process
· Pigment gradually gets darker throughout the day reaching darkest level on Day 2
· Day 5 - 7 area may start to flake
· Day 8- 14 pigment continues to oxidize and settle in skin and can and will look like its gone – wait
· Day 15- 40 pigment starts to reappear but some areas may be patchy and strokes will look a lot softer in structure
· 7 to 8 week you are now ready for your 2nd perfecting appointment (again we block out and aim to anticipate another 2 to 3 hours appointment)
If you develop any of the following signs and symptoms:
Continued vibrant redness or swelling in the treated area, dermatitis, skin rashes, elevated body temperature, fever or grey, green, yellow discharge with or without odour, contact a physician immediately.

Question 44

Can I still use Propecia and/or Rogaine after my treatment?

Accepted Answer

Clients can continue to use Propecia during and after their scalp treatment. Rogaine (topical minoxidil) should be suspended during the course of treatment and 30 days post final session.

Question 45

How do I book an appointment?

Accepted Answer

All treatments require a consultation first; if not in person than good clear pictures can be emailed including details explaining what you are looking to get fixed, corrected or removed

Question 46

Do you charge for a consultation?

Accepted Answer

All consultations are free of charge with no obligation to book.

Question 47

Do I need to take time off work?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need to; but just like a tattoo we do recommend if you are able take it easy for the rest of the day – please do.
After Care don’ts are important
· No lotions or make up until completely healed
· Absolutely no sweating exercises for 3 days
· No hot tubs, saunas, swimming in pools or lakes during initial healing
· No exfoliating products during initial healing process
· Avoid direct tanning for 2 weeks and always wear sun screen

Question 48

Contraindications

Accepted Answer

We do not recommend any form of permanent make up if any of the below apply to you
· Pregnant or Breast Feeding
· Autoimmune disease, blood disorders, diabetic (consent needed from Dr), epilepsy
· Currently on Accutane (must be 1-year post treatment)
· Heart or Blood Cancer/Disease and/or any major heart problems/Immune deficiencies/ Iron deficiencies
· Viral infections or Diseases
· In the process of chemotherapy
· Constant skin infections and/or irritations (near or in the procedural area):
i.e: Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Blisters, Eczema, problematic Acne, etc Moles or Skin tags (in the procedural area)
· Any form of illness/common cold/flu, etc.
If you would like to consult your physician regarding the above contraindications, please feel free to do so. We may still decline if we feel the treatment would not produce optimal results

Question 49

Does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

The truth is everyone has difference tolerances to pain but general feedback it is less painful than a regular tattoo. Temple areas tend to be more tender and if needed numbing can be applied once treatment begins.
 
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have further questions

Question 50

Janet Faith Micropigmentation

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Question 51

I’ve had a laser treatment can I have Botched Ink® as well

Accepted Answer

The quick answer is yes, we do need to wait 8-12 weeks after your last treatment. If you’re ever to have a combination treatment, it’s always best to have Botched Ink® first, laser second. Botched Ink® brings pigment up and out, laser shatters the pigment which is absorbed down into the body

FAQ

What is Botched Ink?

How do I add a new question?

How long does the treatment take?

How many sessions will I need?

Can I insert pictures in my FAQ?

How does Botched Ink work?

Can I insert a video in my FAQ?

How long will all 3 treatments take?

Will I feel anything?

How do I edit or remove the "FAQ title"?"

How long does each treatment take?

How do you choose the colour/shade used?

What is Botched Ink®?

How are Naturally Designed Brows Created?

How many treatments will I need

How long does Scalp Micropigmentation last?

My eyebrows are really saturated will it work?

How will you design hairline?

Why have my eyebrows changed colour?

Is this another form of Microblading?

If I have hair left, can I leave it long?"

How long will my final treatment last for?

How quickly can I have treatments

Emergency Removal?

How do I book an appointment?

Will SMP work with gray hair?

Can SMP camouflage my transplant scar?

Why do I have to have 2 appointments?

I had my first Botched Ink® treatment and my eyebrows are even darker than before! What’s happened?

I’ve had two sessions and my eyebrows have different colours in them – why?

Why can’t I have the second appointment sooner?

Will SMP treatment damage existing hair?

I had my eyebrows tattooed 10 years ago using tattoo ink will Botched Ink® work on mine?

I have had my first treatment and it’s looks like it’s really faded?

Is it the same as a normal tattoo?

Do I need to take time off work?

How important is aftercare?

Is there aftercare to follow after treatment?

I just had my eyebrows microbladed 3 days ago and I hate them can you remove them now?

What should I expect at my first appointment?

Can I go to the gym after treatment?

How much does it cost?

What should I expect during &amp; after healing?

Can I still use Propecia and/or Rogaine after my treatment?

How do I book an appointment?

Do you charge for a consultation?

Do I need to take time off work?

Contraindications

Does it hurt?

Janet Faith Micropigmentation

I’ve had a laser treatment can I have Botched Ink® as well

What should I expect during & after healing?