Every person’s skin heals differently. During the healing process, a small area may occasionally lose pigment or heal lighter than expected. Once your tattoo is completely healed, Andres can evaluate whether a touch-up is needed.

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WHEN IS A TOUCH-UP COMPLIMENTARY?

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Your first touch-up may be provided at no additional charge when:

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• The request is submitted within two months of the original tattoo appointment.

• The tattoo has healed completely.

• The recommended aftercare instructions were followed.

• Andres determines that the tattoo needs a minor correction due to the way the pigment settled during healing.

 

Submitting your request within two months does not mean the touch-up appointment must take place within that period. Once approved, the appointment will be scheduled according to Andres’s availability.

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Please wait at least four weeks after your tattoo appointment before requesting an evaluation. Tattoos may appear dull, cloudy, uneven, or slightly lighter while the deeper layers of skin are still healing.

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WHEN IS A TOUCH-UP NOT COMPLIMENTARY?

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A touch-up fee may apply when:

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• The request is submitted more than two months after the original appointment.

• The tattoo was affected by scratching, picking, premature removal of scabs, swimming, soaking, sun exposure, tanning, excessive friction, or other aftercare-related issues.

• The area experienced significant irritation, infection, scarring, or other skin trauma during healing.

• The client would like to change the original design, add new details, increase the size, or alter the color or composition.

• The tattoo has naturally faded over time.

• The tattoo has been worked on or modified by another artist.

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Touch-ups are intended to restore small areas that did not retain pigment properly during healing. Design changes and additions are considered new tattoo work and will be priced accordingly.

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HANDS, FINGERS, AND FEET

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Tattoos on the fingers, hands, and certain areas of the feet are not eligible for complimentary touch-ups.

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These are high-movement, high-friction areas that are washed frequently and regularly exposed to shoes, clothing, moisture, and daily activity. Because pigment retention in these locations can be unpredictable, fading or the need for multiple touch-ups is more common.

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Any touch-up work in these areas will be evaluated and priced according to the amount of work required.

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CANCELLATIONS AND MISSED APPOINTMENTS

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If an approved complimentary touch-up appointment is missed, canceled, or rescheduled without the required notice, the complimentary touch-up will be forfeited. A minimum setup fee will apply to schedule another appointment.

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REQUEST A TOUCH-UP ASSESSMENT

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Once your tattoo is completely healed, email abctattooinfo@gmail.com and include:

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• Your full name.

• The date of your original tattoo appointment.

• A clear photo of the entire tattoo in natural lighting.

• A close-up photo of the area you are concerned about.

• A brief description of your concern.

• Your general availability.

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Please do not apply lotion immediately before taking the photos, as shine can make the tattoo more difficult to evaluate.

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Andres will review the healed tattoo and determine whether a touch-up is recommended, whether it qualifies as complimentary, and how much time may be needed.

 

If you are experiencing worsening redness, heat, swelling, increasing pain, unusual discharge, fever, or another possible sign of infection, contact an appropriate healthcare professional promptly. Do not wait for a touch-up assessment.

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