FAQ's

Dark Circles Camouflage / Permanent Concealer Toronto

Dark Circles can affect a person’s self-esteem and confidence. They can make you to look tired and age you more. If you want to wake up fresh every day without having to apply concealer or any other make up to hide the bad visual effect that a dark circle can cause then Dark Circles Camouflage / Permanent Concealer is the recommended treatment for you.

Raquel Dasilva is happy to have learned this famous technique that is revolutionizing the beauty and cosmetic industry from a pioneer tattoo artist who has done thousands of procedures and is now sharing their technique with others. It is essential that you chose your technician carefully, since there are a few things to consider.

How does Dark Circle Concealer Tattooing Work?

With Dark Circles Camouflage / Permanent Concealer application of specially formulated, certified pigments are applied in layers to minimize the dark circles under your eyes. To put it simply: the under-eye tattoo serves as a protective layer between the dark circles themselves and the visible surface skin, which helps reduce the appearance of darker skin under your eyes. Although it is a permanent tattoo, it does fade over the years (3-5 years).

The procedure itself is essentially painless. There can be some redness and swelling immediately after, but these effects should go away within a day or so. Aftercare instructions are given and there is no downtime, meaning you can return to your normal activities. The procedure is extremely safe given that Raquel is a skilled professional in the art of medical and correctional tattooing

Why is Pigment Used?

Unlike a regular tattoo, medical tattooing procedures use a special type of pigment. These pigments are 100% safe and non-irritants. Regular ink molecules are larger and, therefore, permanent. Once the ink is injected into the dermal skin layer, it stays there. Medical pigments have smaller molecules, which are broken down by the body over time. This means medical tattoos fade, although how long this takes will depend on your skin type, the medications you take, your lifestyle, etc.. The technique and ink used is different from micro pigmentation so that you can live a normal life and expose it to sunlight.

Consultation

Book a consultation to find out more about what to expect from a Dark Circles Camouflage / Permanent Concealer Toronto treatment. We’ll discuss whether the treatment is suitable for you and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Pre and Post Treatment

You’ll be asked to avoid any stimulant drinks such as coffee and energy drinks prior to your treatment.

Post procedure instructions are quite simple and there is no downtime (you may return to your normal activities immediately).

The Medical Tattooing Treatment Process

We will advise you how many treatment sessions are required.

Treatment success will be determined in part by the aftercare protocols. This will be discussed with you during the initial consultation.

When Medical Tattooing is Not Recommended

– If you would like treatment for vitiligo, please wait until it has been dormant for at least seven years.
– Medical tattooing is not an option for pregnant or breast-feeding ladies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long does the treatment session last?

A. For dark circles it normally takes 1 hour.

Q. How many sessions will I need?

A. It depends. You may only need 1 session or you may need 2-3. It really depends on how dark the under-eye skin is in contrast to the surrounding skin - and how well your skin retains the pigment.

Q. Does it matter if I have a tan before the treatment?

A. It is very important that your skin is not tanned when you have a medical tattoo. Pigments are blended to your natural skin tone as closely as possible, so please wait until your tan has faded to begin your treatment.

Q. Does it hurt?

A. Medical tattooing is not painful, but the treatment area will feel a little tender after. Please be assured that numbing anaesthetic will be used and you will feel little to no discomfort.

Q. Can I go straight back to work after the treatment?

A. You can expect the area to look a bit red for up to 72-hours, but you are fine to return to work immediately after a treatment session.

Q. Is aftercare provided?

A. Yes, of course!

Titanium Dioxide

Is Titanium Dioxide harmful to our body?
Can Titanium Dioxide in white inks turn yellow over time when exposed to heat and sunlight?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) categorizes titanium dioxide as Generally Recognized as Safe.

Titanium Dioxide is a component that is in the pigment’s formulation with the function of lightening colours up and normally it is white.

Titanium Dioxide is considered a “heavy” pigment component due to the particle sizes that it has in it. Because of that, the body will take longer to break down the particles than the organism does with the smaller ones.

Through the years, your dark circles camouflage tattooing will fade out and you might need a touch up in the future.

The Dark Circles Camouflage Tattooing Ink that Raquel uses is a special blend so that the ink won’t be thick and rich. She will prepare a specific formula that blends with your natural skin tone.

Medical or Camouflage Tattooing with its colourful tones has been in the Beauty Industry for a long time and you need to be aware that any ink with colour has Titanium Dioxide in it. Our inks used in Dark circles/Scars/Stretch marks Camouflage tattooing are safe with Titanium Dioxide in them and you can be reassured that the colour won't change over the years.

Aftercare is also really important!