• UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE
• PREGNANT or NURSING – Although there is no medical evidence that tattooing would have any effect on an unborn child, we don’t know for sure. At Blush & Brow Beauty we suggest you err on the side of caution and come back after the baby is born and you are no longer nursing.
• TRANSMITTABLE BLOOD CONDITIONS… such as HIV, Hepatitis, West Nile, or any other infection.
• CHEMOTHERAPY/RADIOTHERAPY or ACTIVE SKIN CANCER… Must get clearance from your doctor before considering permanent make-up.
• ON ACCUTANE, RETIN A, AHA’s (lactic, glycolic, citric, retinoic and tartaric acids) or any OTC creams and lotions for tone correcting, anti-aging, exfoliating, fading can discolor your permanent makeup… Topical steroids thin the skin. Depending on the stage your skin is at, it may be too fragile to undergo procedure.Will need to let your artist know of any previous or current use of products used/intake upon booking the appointment. You should get clearance from your doctor before considering permanent make-up and do your research to preparing and rescheduling your appointment accordingly.
• ON PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH MEDICATION OR TREATMENTS…that affect the dermal layer of the skin can affect the permanent make-up.
• ON ANTICOAGULANTS… (blood thinners) long term use of aspirin, ibuprofen and some herbs reduce clotting time resulting in increased bleeding and bruising, which will affect the implantation of pigment as well as increase the healing time.
• HAVE AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE… Such as Lupus, MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc. You should get clearance from your doctor before considering permanent make-up.
• DIABETIC…If you are insulin dependent, you are not a candidate for permanent make-up. Healing could be compromised and take longer than average. Otherwise, if your doctor feels your condition is under control you may request a letter stating that you are able to undergo cosmetic tattooing.
• BLOOD DISORDERS… that affect clotting such as hemophilia, sickle cell anemia and platelet disorders could interfere with implantation of pigment, however it is possible to receive successful implantation of semi permanent cosmetics.
• MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE, ARTIFICIAL HEART VALVES, OR ARTIFICIAL JOINTS… or any person that requires prophylactic antibiotics before dental or other procedures will need consult their physician for treatment prior to permanent make-up.
• SKIN DISEASES… such as psoriasis, eczema and undiagnosed rashes or blisters on the site that is to be treated.
• HAVE ANY OTHER HEART CONDITIONS… uncontrolled high blood pressure and poor general health would be special concern, you will need to see your physician and discuss the procedure to gain pre-approval.
• HERPES SIMPLEX… People who get fever blisters and/or cold sores may experience an outbreak after procedures. It’s imperative that you discuss the procedure with your physician before the procedure and receive proper instructions how to prevent an outbreak post procedure. Most physicians will offer a prescription for Zovirax or Valtrex to take prior to and after procedure.
• KELOID OR HYPERTROPHIC SCARRING…Persons with tendencies for this type of scarring have the same risk with tattoo also. The risk is mainly in the torso area, however, we may decide to do a patch test to ensure that you do not scar in this manner.
• If there are any blemishes, pimples, active cold sores, irritation of the skin of any kind, moles or other skin imperfections in or around the area of the procedure, we will not be able to do the procedure until the blemish or area of concern is gone or the mole is removed and healed.
• If excessive bleeding occurs, extra appointments may be necessary for desired outcome or procedure may not be effective.

You must wait if you’ve recently had:

• EYE SURGERY. If you have had Lasik, Cornea repair, etc. you will need to wait at least 6 months before permanent makeup procedure around your eyes.
• SCARS from surgery or injury must be healed for at least one year prior to service.
• You must avoid Retinoids 7 days prior to appointment and avoid or around the area for 30 days after. If used before 30 days, it can cause the pigments to fade prematurely. Accutane users must be off it a whole year or given a clearance note by their doctor.
• Botox or fillers around the desired procedure area within 8 weeks.
• Eye lift or blepharoplasty.
• Pinkeye: As soon as their infection has cleared & medication completed.
• Flu or Cold: Please stay home, reschedule your appointment if you have cold or flu or sinus/respiratory infection.