BEFORE YOUR VISIT
We cannot perform any of the services if you are:
1. Pregnant or Nursing
2. Currently undergoing chemotherapy and/or full radiation treatments. (Note however that prophylactic chemotherapy is generally safe for proceeding.)
3. Experiencing skin inflammation due to active sun burn (beach trips) / wind burn (ski vacations) or active dermatologic disorders like rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis.
4. Have had previous permanent makeup by other artists that we may deem a major corrective procedure. Before we will agree to schedule or perform corrective PMU services or edit the work of other artists, quality photos must be submitted or an in-person consultation may also be required.
5. Have not eaten in the last 4 hours prior to your tattoo session.
We require a doctor’s note & premedication before we perform any of the services if you have ever had the following:
1. Fever Blister / Shingles
2. Required to premedicate prior to a dental visit (ie. Joint Replacement / Organ Transplant / Stints & Valves)
3. Insulin Dependent Diabetes
4. Glaucoma
5. Graves’ Disease
ANY PMU SERVICE MUST BE DELAYED IF YOU:
1. Have recently received Botox or Dysport injections. Required waiting period: 1 day. (Patients should not lie flat for at least 5 hours after receiving Botox or Dysport.)
2. Have used Retin A, Glycolic Acid, or Vitamin C Serums. Chemical peels, lasers, IPL, or any type of medical grade skin treatment. Required waiting period: 3 weeks. Please note that you also must discontinue use of these products until all PMU is completely healed.
3. Have been tanning. Required waiting period: 1 month.
4. Have taken full doses of Accutane. Required waiting period: 1 year. (Note: with medical clearance and a doctor’s note you may be able to receive PMU if you are taking a half dose or prophylactic dose of Accutane)
For Permanent Lip Blush
ADDITIONAL WAITING PERIODS ARE REQUIRED IF YOU:
1. Have EVER had a Fever Blister (aka Cold Sore) YOU MUST speak to your doctor, bring a doctor’s note to your appointment and pre-medicate before your appointment. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. Have received filler (i.e. Juvaderm, Silk, Voluma, Sculptra, Restylane, Perlane, etc). Required waiting period: 4-5 weeks.
3. Have received lip augmention through fat transfer, implants, or tissue grafting. Required waiting period: 1 month.
For areola
ADDITIONAL WAITING PERIODS ARE REQUIRED IF YOU:
Are less than 6 months post operation. Must be cleared by your surgeon after reconstruction
