The easiest way to make an appointment is via email or booking form under the "Book Now" link. 

We require a non-refundable deposit to book an appointment. Once we determine an appointment day and time, your deposit will hold your spot. 

You can also use our online form to schedule an appointment.

We recommend that you follow these steps to have a safe and comfortable session: 

• Eat a healthy meal at least 3 hours before your appointment
• Get a good night’s rest 
• Bring a snack before you come like a nutrition bar, but do not bring food that smells 
• Avoid getting a sunburn before your appointment
• Do not take blood thinners before your appointment 
• Do not consume any alcohol or take drugs before your appointment 
• Do not drink more than one cup of coffee before the appointment
• Shower before your appointment and make sure the tattoo area is thoroughly cleaned
• If you can reach your tattoo area, try to shave off the hair around the tattoo spot before you come. The area being shaved should have a 2-3 inch margin to the tattoo, e.g. your tattoo is a 3*3 dog on the forearm, shave at least 5*5 of the forearm around the possible placement. The larger area you shave the better.
• On the tattooing day, make sure to not put any cream, moisturizer, or sunscreen on the tattoo spot. If you have a habit of using body cream everyday, try to skip the tattoo area for 2-3 days as well.

We will not tattoo you if:

• You are taking antibiotics or cortisone 
• You are pregnant or have recently had a baby
• You were vaccinated less than 48 hours before your appointment
• You are about to go on vacation where you will be exposed to the sun for prolonged periods 
• Atopic dermatitis is present on the location of where you are getting a tattoo
• You are under the age of 18
• You are under the influence of drugs or alcohol 
• You did not bring proper identification 

Learn about the styles that are most requested at Patch Tattoo Therapy

Several factors go into the price of your tattoo, including the size, location, and complexity of the design. During your consultation, we will give you a range of your estimated price. Unless there are major design changes or unforeseen situations, you will not be billed more than the high end of the price range estimate. 

You will need to put down a non-refundable deposit beforehand to hold your appointment times. 

California requires individuals to be 18 to receive a tattoo. Penal Code 653 PC states that it is a crime to administer a tattoo to a minor. 

We have consultations for a reason! We are happy to work with you to create an amazing, unique tattoo. 

You will see your design at the start of your tattoo session. Artists generally do not provide designs beforehand due to copyright infringement. We will allow enough time during your appointment to make any desired design changes. 

A tiny needle punctures the skin to deliver ink from the capsule in the tattoo machine to the dermal layer of the skin. The art of tattooing requires great skill and it is essential that the artist doesn’t apply the ink too shallow or too deep. In shallow tattooing the ink is only delivered into the cellular layers of the epidermis. This can result in the tattoo washing out or shedding ink over time. Deep tattooing can make the ink bleed out resulting in the tattoo blurring in the epidermal layers of the skin. The proper depth allows the ink to be placed in the dermal layer. The dermal layer is durable and the ink is stored securely between cells. 

The immune system is responsible for tattoo ink staying on the skin forever. Ink is delivered into the middle layer of the skin called the dermis. It creates a wound, which your body responds to by sending a type of white blood cell (macrophages) to the area. These white blood cells swallow the ink to try to take the ink away from the wound. However, the ink pigment is too large for them to remove, so the white blood cells will suspend to the dermis layer.

Ink typically has two components: a carrier and a colorant. Carriers are normally made from glycerin, water, isopropyl alcohol or witch hazel. The colorant is composed of minimal compounds to achieve the desired color. All pigments used in tattoo ink are subject to premarket approval under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The ink is safe and made from high quality materials. 

When tattooing over a scar, we have to consider the condition of the scar and the surrounding skin. The scar has to be completely healed, has minimal variance in pigmentation, and is about level with the rest of your skin. Scars are generally a tougher surface than the rest of the skin. Therefore, we are unable to guarantee that the tattoo will completely cover the scar since the skin texture differences can still show and the scar may not be able to hold ink as well as unharmed skin. We highly recommend that you consult a dermatologist before getting a tattoo on a scar since some skin conditions can get worse after the tattoo process.

There are a few associated risks with receiving a tattoo, however these side effects are rare and our shop does everything in our power to avoid them. 

• Infection: Infection occurs through unsterile tattoo equipment and needles. Infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis, staph infections and other bacterial infections can be transmitted through unsterile equipment. Infections also occur from tattoo artists reusing ink, even when they follow strict procedures. Infections can lead to prolonged antibiotic treatments. We follow strict sterilization procedures to keep you safe while receiving a tattoo. 
• Laser Removal: Tattoos are permanent and you should not get a tattoo if you are looking to have it removed in the future. Laser removal is painful, takes multiple sessions, and is often much more expensive than the tattoo originally was. It can be impossible to completely remove the tattoo without scarring. 
• Allergic reactions: It is rare, but some individuals reported allergic reactions to the tattoo pigments. This reaction is worrisome because it is very difficult to remove the pigments. This reaction can develop years after the tattoo is originally done. We highly recommend seeing a dermatologist before your tattooing session. 
• Granulomas: Granulomas are nodes that form around foreign material in the body, such as tattoo ink. These can be uncomfortable and look unappealing. 
• Keloids: Keloids are painful, raised scars. If you are prone to developing keloids, there is a risk that you will develop them from the tattoo process. 

Everyone experiences pain uniquely. Prolonged sessions and having to go over a certain section multiple times can cause pain. However, the head, armpit, forearm ditch, inner biceps, ribcage, hands, fingers, inner thigh, calf, and foot generally cause the most pain while getting tattooed. 

We will provide detailed instructions after your session on how to properly care for your tattoo during the healing process. 

You can also view our aftercare page.