Rana Hamadani Are You a Good Candidate for Permanent Makeup?
Permanent Makeup is an ideal service for those of us who want to cut down on our daily makeup process. However, there are certain instances where you may not be able to take advantage of these services or may need to get medical clearance.
Contraindications for Procedure
Pregnant/ Nursing
Chemotherapy and Radiation full treatments – prophylactic chemotherapy is generally safe to proceed
Active dermatologic disorders, I.e., rosacea, eczema, psoriasis
Eyelash extensions must be removed prior to permanent eyeliner
Sick with flu/fever
Active herpes anywhere on the face
Mental Disorders
Require Waiting Periods
Lasik or Cataract Surgery- 1 month prior and wait 3 months post- op
Latise – 2 weeks off
Botox or Disport – 8 weeks
Fillers I.e., Juvéderm, Silk, Volume, Sculptra, etc. 8 weeks
Fat transfer in lips – wait 3 months for swelling to subside
Accutane full dose- 1 year (half-dose or prophylactic dose needs medical clearance)
Suntanned skin – 1 month
Retinols, glycolic acid, Vitamin C peels – 8 weeks
Lasers, IPL – 8 weeks
Shingles shot- 1 month
Laser that removed old permanent makeup – 8 weeks
Require Medical Clearance/ Pre- Medication
Heart valves, stents, pacemakers, rheumatic fever—medical clearance and pre- medication
Organ transplants – medical clearance and pre- medication
Joint replacements- medical clearance and pre-medication
Insulin dependent diabetics – medical clearance and pre- medication
Fever blister history- medical clearance and pre – medication
Shingle's history- medical clearance and pre- medication, even with immuration
Seizures- medical clearance
Blood thinners, steroids – medical clearance
Glaucoma, medical clearance
Lupus/ Autoimmune Disease – medical clearance and pre- medication
Graves’ Disease (eye diseases) - medical clearance
Anxiety/ Bipolar disorders- medical clearance