Permanent cosmetics services cannot be performed if you are:

  • Pregnant or currently breastfeeding.
  • Under the age of 18.
  • Taking immunosuppressive medication/have been diagnosed with an immune disorder.
  • Taking blood thinning medication.
  • Have an upcoming surgery within 4 weeks.
  • Eczema or Psoriasis in or around the brow, or current acne breakout in or around the brow (once cleared up in this area you are ok to proceed with the procedure).
  • Have any active infection.
  • MRSA-Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.
  • Are currently taking antibiotics (must wait 2 weeks after finishing your round of antibiotics).
  • If you take Adderall (raises blood pressure; discontinue 5 days prior).
  • Severely oily skin. You may be best suited with a powder brow (Microblading may work for you but there is the possibility of the hairstrokes healing softer). Pigment is pushed out by the presence of excess oil.
  • Have any illness, take any medication, or are undergoing any treatment that compromises immunity.
  • Noncompliant with aftercare instructions.
  • Commonly suntan.
  • Sunburned or freshly tanned skin (wait until sunburn has subsided and wait a week after intense UV exposure).
  • Diabetic.
  • Currently taking painkillers, street narcotics, or have drinking problems.
  • Taking krill oil/fish oil.
  • If you are using a topical retinoid: retinol, retin-A, etc. (discontinue use 4 weeks prior to appointment).
  • If you are using alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) and glycolic acids on or around the brow area. (discontinue use 2 weeks prior to your appointment).
  • Have an undiagnosed/untreated heart issue.
  • Have taken antibiotics in the past 30 days.
  • Have tendency to keloid.
  • Have had peels/laser/microneedling within the past four weeks.
  • Have taken accutane in the past year.
  • Have had laser resurfacing in the past year.
  • Have had botox injections on the forehead within 3 weeks (Botox needs to settle into your facial muscles. Failure to wait can contribute to asymmetry in the brows or migration of the Botox).
  • Broken capillaries in the eyebrow area.
  • After waxing (must wait 72 hours).
  • After chemical peels (must wait 30 days).
  • After any laser resurfacing treatments (must wait 30 days).
  • At high risk of infection/must take antibiotics during dental work.
  • Trichotilloma diagnosis.
  • Currently undergoing Chemotherapy. You must be off for AT LEAST 6 months and provide a release from your doctor. 6-9 months post-surgery to the area is sufficient.
  • Cancer, epilepsy, or an autoimmune disorder.

*DO NOT DISCONTINUE TAKING ANY MEDICATIONS WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING YOUR PHYSICIAN.

*A note about those with oily skin, combination skin, large pores around the brow area, uneven skin texture and rosacea: These skin types/conditions are more difficult to perform cosmetic tattooing on and may heal more soft/powdery with less definition to the healed hairstrokes. The implanted pigment tends not to hold as well, blurs or fades excessively and is generally more unpredictable. A powder brow is the best option. Those with oily skin will need touch ups more often than those with normal/dry skin types.