Permanent Makeup Eligibility


Not Eligible for Treatment

For safety reasons, I do not offer cosmetic tattoo services to individuals with any of the following conditions:

  • Under the age of 18

  • Pregnant or Nursing (absolutely no exceptions; must be finished nursing for at least six months)

  • Keloid or Hypertrophic Scarring

  • Chemotherapy and Radiation (current and forthcoming)

  • Hemophilia/Sickle Cell Disease

  • Hepatitis B/C

  • Epilepsy

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

  • Other Auto Immune Disorder(s)

  • Significant Heart Condition or Pacemaker

  • Trichotillomania (a condition where you compulsively pull out your hair)

  • Allergy to Topical Anesthetic/Epinephrine (Lidocaine, Benzocaine, Tetracaine, Prilocaine)

  • Active Dermatologic Disorders (i.e., psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, chronic acne, broken capillaries, or shingles)

  • Active HSV (anywhere on the face)

  • Currently sick with influenza (flu), cold, or infection (see pre-care)

Waiting Period Required

For optimal results, refrain from the following within the specified time frame before and after your appointment:

  • Topical Acne Cream (Benzoyl Peroxide/PanOxyl, Clindamycin, Pro-Active): A 1-week waiting period is required

  • Antibiotics (for bacterial or viral infections): Must wait two weeks after completing the antibiotic treatment

  • Botox/Dysport (Forehead Area): Avoid injections two weeks before and after the procedure

  • Sunburned Skin: A 2-week waiting period is required

  • IPL (Intense Pulsed Light): A 2-week waiting period is required

  • Retinol or Tretinoin Use: A 3-week waiting period is required

  • Chemical Peels: A 4-week waiting period is required

  • Laser Facial/Resurfacing: A 6-week waiting period is required

  • Microneedling: A 6-week waiting period is required

  • Laser Tattoo Removal (specifically, eyebrow tattoo removal): A 6-week waiting period is required

  • Accutane/Isotretinoin: Must wait one year after completing treatment

Doctor’s Approval Needed

The following require medical clearance or pre-medication:

  • Heart valves, all stents, titanium rods, screws, pacemakers, rheumatic fever (requires medical clearance)

  • Shingles (requires medical clearance and pre-medication)

  • Hyperthyroid/Grave’s disease (requires medical clearance)

  • Seizures (requires medical clearance)

  • Blood thinners, long-term steroids (requires medical clearance)

  • Lupus/autoimmune disease(s) (requires medical clearance)

  • Oral herpes, fever blisters, and cold sores (requires medical clearance and pre-medication)

  • Organ transplantation (requires medical clearance)

  • Arthroplasty/joint replacement surgery (requires medical clearance)

  • Type 1 diabetes (requires medical clearance)