Am I a Candidate for Permanent Cosmetics
Most people are good candidates for permanent cosmetics. Check the list below to see if you may need to consult with your physician before receiving your procedure(s).
Feel free to send a message to inquire about your eligibility.
The definition of contraindication, as pertains to permanent cosmetics, is a condition or circumstance that suggests or indicates that a particular technique or drug should not be used.
Contraindications for the Procedure(s):
- Pregnant and/or Nursing
- Chemotherapy and Radiation Full Treatments
- Prophylactic chemotherapy is generally safe to proceed with.
- Active Dermatologic Disorders, i.e., Rosacea, Eczema, Psoriasis
- Eyelash Extensions and Contact Lenses
- These Items Must Be Removed Prior To Procedure
- Sick With Flu, Fever, Covid-19
- Active Herpes Anywhere On The Face
If you are experiencing any contraindications, you are NOT eligible at this time to receive a permanent cosmetic procedure.
Required Medical Clearance/Pre-Medication
- Heart Valves, Stents, Pacemakers, Rheumatic Fever – Medical Clearance and Pre-medication are needed
- Organ Transplants – Medical Clearance and Pre-Medication are needed
- Joint replacement – Medical Clearance and Pre-Medication are needed
- Insulin Dependent Diabetics – Medical Clearance and Pre-medication are needed
- Fever Blister History – Medical Clearance and Pre-medication, Even With Immunization are recommended
- Seizures – Medical Clearance is needed
- Blood Thinners, Steroids – Medical Clearance is needed
- Eye Diseases – Medical Clearance is needed I.e. Glaucoma or Graves’ Disease
- Lupus/Autoimmune Disease – Medical Clearance and Pre-medication are needed
- Blepharitis – Medical Clearance is needed
- Accutane Half-Dose or Prophylactic Dose – Medical Clearance is needed
If you are experiencing any of the listed above medical conditions, please receiving the following medical clearance and/or pre-medication before receiving permanent cosmetic procedures. Consult with your doctor about receiving permanent cosmetic procedures.
Procedures That Require Waiting Periods
- Lasik or Cataract Surgery – 1 month Prior Or Wait 3 months Post-op
- Latisse – 2 weeks Off
- Botox or Dysport – 1 day Post-op (Since They Cannot Lie Flat For At Least 5 Hours)
- Fillers (I.e. Juvederm, Silk, Vokuma, Sculptra, etc.) – 1 week Post-op
- Fat Transfers in Lips – 1 month Post-op For Swelling To Subside
- Accutane Full Dose – 1 year
- Suntanned/burned Skin – 1 month
- Retinols, Glycolic acid (A.H.A), Vitamin C Peels – 4 weeks After
- Lasers and Lasers that Removed Old Permanent Makeup – 8 weeks
- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – 1 week
- Shingles Shot – 1 month
If you are experiencing or have experienced any of these medical procedures or conditions, you must wait the time listed before receiving permanent cosmetic procedures.
These contraindications, pre-medications/medical clearance, and required waiting periods must be followed for your safety. If you are experiencing or have experienced any of the medical conditions listed above, please make the proper adjustments and/or consult your doctor to see if a permanent makeup procedure is safe based on your medical history. Feel free to send a message to inquire about your eligibility.


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