Home patch test

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Choose the area(s) where you would like to complete the patch test and clean the area using the alcohol wipe. 

We recommend using an area on your inner arm for the anaesthetic. However, for the pigmentation, you may wish to do this in an inconspicuous area, for example, behind your ear. This is because you may have a very small dot of pigment left on the skin. This will eventually fade.

Remove the top of the skin prick and gently apply the needle to your chosen patch test area. 

We recommend drawing circles on the patch test area  before you prick the skin,  and prick within the the circle. This is so that you don't forget where you have punctured the skin. 

Make sure you fully puncture the skin to ensure that the anaesthetic and pigment penetrate the skin. 

You will have been provided four test pots. Each test pot contains either anaesthetic or pigment. Each pot contains: 

1. Primary anaesthetic (white cream) 

2. Secondary anaesthetic (either pink or blue gel) 

3. Inorganic pigment (no specific colour) 

4. Organic pigment (no specific colour) 

Using separate cotton sticks for each test pot. Dip the stick and apply the anaesthetic or pigment to the prick test area. 

Do not reuse the cotton stick. Ensure you use separate cotton sticks for each pot. 

Apply the transparent protective bandage over the prick test area(s) and leave on for at least 24 hours. 

If your skin shows no reactions, we can proceed with the procedure. However, if your skin shows any allergic reaction, then it is not safe to get any cosmetic tattoos. 

The signs of an allergic reaction may include:

• Redness or itching
• Inflammation or more than normal swelling
• Irritation or rashes
• Sore or painful blisters
• Lumps or bumps

After 24 hours please contact the clinic and confirm the result of your patch test.