Who Should Avoid Permanent Makeup?
While permanent makeup is great for most people, some individuals are not suitable for these treatments. Please read the following permanent makeup contraindications carefully, to evaluate if you are an eligible candidate, as they apply to all of our permanent makeup procedures: Microblading, Powder Brows, Combo Brows, and Lip Blush
Ineligible Without Exception
We cannot perform any micropigmentation services on anyone under 18 years of age, even with parental consent.
As the body is going through hormonal changes, it is more prone to infections. Your skin may change and results can be unpredictable.
It is unsafe to undergo treatment in case of a seizure.
We use epinephrine, as a numbing agent, that can increase your heart rate possible causing dysrhythmias.
The risk of developing an infection is higher in people with compromised immune system.
The risk of developing an infection is higher in people with compromised immune system.
The risk of developing an infection is higher in people with compromised immune system.
Eczema, dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis or any one of these skin conditions may compromise the surface and texture of the skin. Procedure performed on skin with these type of condition may have sub par results.
We use small needles and pigments that can contain some metals and colorant, so allergy can be a show stopper.
Since permanent makeup punctures the skin, there is always a risk for people that are prone to keloids to heal with keloids scaring
Accutane alters the skin and makes it thin, dry, and sensitive. It also weakens your immune system. For those reasons you'll need to one year after your Accutane treatment is completed and your skin is back to its normal state.
Eligible With Doctor Clearance and Note
Although permanent makeup is great for enhancing your look, we require a doctor’s note in order to perform the procedure for anyone undergoing chemotherapy. Once you're cleared from your oncologist we can book your appointment. Permanent makeup is a great solution for cancer survivors.
It is important that your condition is stable and under control. Please consult with your physician and provide us with a doctor's note.
The color of your brows can fade faster when taken with certain thyroid medications.
The risk of developing an eye infection is higher.
Individuals with High Blood Pressure
Your blood pressure has to be at a stable condition. You may have slightly greater bleeding than the norm. Excessive bleeding during the procedure can dilute and expel the pigment color and lead to poor results.
Individuals that have any uncertainty regarding their pre-existing conditions, or are under the supervision of a physician, please consult with your doctor before booking an appointment and provide us with a doctor's note.
Eligible Based on Individual Case
The tattoo or permanent makeup must be light enough for us to draw or correct. We ask anyone with a previous eyebrow tattoo to send us an email to asbeautyus@gmail.com with a picture of their eyebrows with no makeup on, so we can evaluate.
Our most used anesthetic is lidocaine and epinephrine so if you are allergic to it, we will not be able to use it during the procedure; however, you will still have an option to proceed but without a numbing agent to reduce the pain.
Those with very oily skin are ineligible for microblading. Powder brows are recommended for this skin type. Those with less oily or combination skin, may consider a combination of microblading and powder effect, known as combo brows. We have a blog all about microblading solutions for oily skin, if this applies to you. Our Master Artist will ultimately decide if they can perform microblading on your skin.
If you are prone to cold sores, lip blushing may result in an outbreak and cause loss of pigment. You must start taking antiviral medication, prescribed by your doctor and NOT over the counter, 48 hours prior to treatment to prevent an outbreak.
In some cases we can not work over dark lips or people prone to hyperpigmentation. Due to the hyper pigmentation getting darker. We ask anyone with dark lips or prone to hyperpigmentation to send us an email with a picture of their bare lips and surrounding area of their lips with no makeup on, so we can evaluate.
It can results in poor retention of pigment.
Aphrodite's Secret reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
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