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FAQ / Information

Everything you need to know about quotes, booking, preparation and aftercare. We are based in Bielsko-Biała (Poland) and regularly guest in Austria (Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, Linz) and Switzerland. If you’re travelling, we can help with airport transfer and accommodation.

Quote — what information do I need to send?

Email hypnotictattoo@gmail.com or use the contact form with:

  • Design idea / references and preferred style (colour or black & grey)
  • Size in cm and body placement (a quick phone photo helps)
  • Whether it’s a cover-up (attach a clear photo of the existing tattoo)
  • Any deadline (e.g. before a trip or event)

Tip: For complex cover-ups we may recommend a few laser lightening sessions first for a cleaner result — see Cover-Up.

Booking & Deposit

Once we agree on the estimate, we’ll set a date and take a deposit to secure your slot. The deposit goes toward the final price. Rescheduling with short notice or no-shows may result in losing the deposit because it covers prep time and the blocked session.

If you’re visiting from Austria or Switzerland, tell us your travel window — we can propose matching dates and help with logistics.

Designs / materials

We prepare the design in advance based on your brief. Minor adjustments can be made on the day. We use certified inks and single-use cartridges. For cover-ups we carefully plan value/contrast to ensure the old tattoo doesn’t show through.

Before the session

  • Sleep well, eat a good meal, stay hydrated
  • No alcohol or blood thinners 24h before
  • Moisturise the area for a few days before
  • Wear comfortable clothes that give easy access to the spot
  • If you’re sunburnt, please let us know — we may need to reschedule

Aftercare

  1. Keep the protective foil on as advised
  2. Wash gently with lukewarm water & fragrance-free soap
  3. Pat dry, then apply a thin layer of the recommended ointment
  4. Repeat 2–3× daily for the first days

Avoid soaking, sun exposure and gym until fully healed.

What to avoid

  • Solarium, sunbathing, swimming pools, saunas, hot tubs
  • Scratching or picking the skin
  • Tight clothing rubbing against the fresh tattoo

After healing, use sunscreen to protect colours and contrast.

When is it healed?

Outer layers usually close within 7–14 days, with deeper healing taking a few weeks. If a small touch-up is needed, contact us once it’s fully healed — we’ll advise the best timing.

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