Guidelines for Permanent Makeup

Pre Procedure Care and Contraindications

Guidelines are very important. Few issues that will NOT qualify a person for a permanent makeup procedure:

– Is currently pregnant or nursing.
– Has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. Ask your doctor for a letter to give you clearance to have PMU done.
– Is taking steroid medication or prednisone (off for at least 2 months).
– Has a visible open wound.
– Has very aged mature skin that is extremely thin or severely wrinkled.
– Has a bacterial or viral infection.

Please check the following with your doctor before having a permanent makeup procedure:

– Have diabetes.
– Have been in remission from cancer for at least 1 year.
– Have high blood pressure.
– Using blood thinning prescription drugs.
– Have seborrhoeic dermatitis.

The following procedures must be avoided 4 weeks before the permanent makeup procedure:

– No Botox or Chemical Peels of any kind: these include Glycolic, Pumpkin, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Salicylic Acid, Microdermabrasion, IPL Facials, ablative or non-ablative lasers including Fraxel and CO².
– No Retin-A, Retinol or any anti-aging medical grade treatment system if used every day (stop with them 4 weeks prior and use just over the counter ones)

The following procedures must be avoided 1 week prior to a permanent makeup procedure:

– All blood thinners including Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, Naproxen, Motrin, Aspirin, Excedrin, Warfarin, Coumadin, Fish Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Primrose Oil, Multi-vitamins, Fat Burners, Thermogenics, Supplements
– Antibiotics, Iron or Magnesium.
– Any mood altering drugs.
– If you have pain, take just Tylenol.

Pre-Procedure Instructions

– Please eat something 20-30 minutes prior to your appointment. This keeps your blood sugar steady and helps you to be more comfortable and less sensitive.
– Avoid any form of caffeine at least 12 hours prior to your appointment. Caffeine is a stimulant and will heighten your sensitivity and also make you bleed more.
– Antibiotics should not be taken prior to the procedure, but If you are required to take antibiotics before dental procedures, please ask your doctor if you can have permanent makeup done without taking antibiotics before you book your appointment.
– No working out or alcohol within 24 hours.