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Tattoo Consultation, Process and Pricing

Every tattoo is priced and planned around the actual design, size, placement, detail, color and time required. This page explains what to prepare and what happens from inquiry through healing.

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1. Share the Idea

Bring or send the subject, placement, approximate size, reference images and any existing tattoos near the area. Explain what you like about each reference.

2. Consultation

Mini discusses style, composition, scale, feasibility, sessions and a realistic price range. Cover-ups and complex work may require an in-person assessment.

3. Deposit and Booking

A non-refundable deposit may be required to reserve design and appointment time. The current amount and credit terms are shown during booking or confirmed by the studio.

4. Custom Design

References guide the direction, but the artwork is developed for your body. Necessary adjustments to scale, spacing and detail are explained before tattooing.

5. Appointment

Arrive rested, hydrated, sober and prepared. Eat beforehand unless a healthcare professional has instructed otherwise. Bring valid government-issued photo identification.

6. Pricing Factors

Price reflects size, placement, detail, style, color, cover-up complexity, estimated time and number of sessions. An accurate quote requires enough information to understand the project.

7. Healing and Follow-Up

You receive procedure-specific aftercare. Contact the studio if you are uncertain about healing or whether a touch-up assessment is appropriate.

Ready for the Next Step?

Contact the studio or book a private consultation with Mini Patankar.

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Private studio near Rossmoor

Visit Tattoos By The Bay in Walnut Creek

Inside Salons by JC, Suite E #28, at 1940 Tice Valley Blvd. The studio offers a quiet appointment-based setting with convenient parking.

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