A Dose Of Ink

A Dose of Ink is a permanent makeup and paramedical tattoo studio with locations in Oakland and San Mateo. It was founded by Kat. According to the site, she worked in healthcare for years and saw what cancer treatments and mastectomies do to patients. Cosmetic services include microblading, powder ombré brows, hybrid (combination) brows, Nano Brows, lip blushing, permanent eyeliner and beauty marks. Paramedical services include scalp micropigmentation, 3D areola restoration, belly button restoration, scar camouflage and vitiligo re-pigmentation. The studio also lists non-laser saline removal and cover-up or correction work.

The studio describes a healing period lasting several weeks, followed by a touch-up session at six to eight weeks to refine shape, color density and symmetry. Their site notes that treatment is not recommended during pregnancy or nursing, during chemotherapy or radiation, or after Accutane use within the past year. It also says some conditions require a doctor's clearance. They say their pigments are custom blended, hypoallergenic and matched to each client's undertone. New clients can get started through the contact form or by scheduling a call. Itemized receipts are provided, and clients can submit them on their own to an HSA or FSA.