Medical Clearance

This information is provided as a general eligibility guideline only. Because medical conditions and medications vary, only your licensed medical provider can determine what is safe for you.

If you have any medical condition currently managed by a physician, it is your responsibility to confirm that cosmetic tattooing is appropriate for you and to obtain any required medical clearance prior to your appointment.

If required medical clearance is not provided at the time of your appointment, the appointment cannot proceed and the booking fee will be forfeited. A new booking fee will be required to reschedule.

If you are unsure whether clearance is needed, a consultation is recommended prior to booking.Required

Medical clearance is required before the day of your appointment if you are under a physician’s care for any of the following:

  • Autoimmune or immunocompromised conditions

  • Diabetes or heart conditions

  • Epilepsy or seizure disorders

  • History of keloid or abnormal scarring

  • Use of blood-thinning medications

  • Use of medications that affect healing or immune response

  • Recent surgery or cosmetic procedures in the treatment area

  • Requirement for prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental procedures

  • Chronic or significant skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, shingles) in or near the treatment area

  • Moles or freckles in the treatment area (may require dermatology clearance)

Cosmetic tattooing cannot be performed if any of the following apply:

  • Pregnancy

  • Breastfeeding

  • Active chemotherapy or radiation

  • Accutane / Isotretinoin use within the past 12 months

  • Active skin infection, open wounds, rash, or dermatologic condition in the treatment area

  • Active cold sores the day of your service/ HSV outbreak

  • Blood-borne infectious diseases, including Hepatitis

  • Uncontrolled bleeding or clotting disorders, including hemophilia

  • Active illness or immune suppression that may impair healing

  • Inability to follow pre- or post-care instructions

Contraindications

Medical Responsibility Notice

This information is provided as a general eligibility guideline only. Because medical conditions and medications vary, only your licensed medical provider can determine what is safe for you.

If you have any medical condition currently managed by a physician, it is your responsibility to confirm that cosmetic tattooing is appropriate for you and to obtain any required medical clearance prior to your appointment.

If required medical clearance is not provided at the time of your appointment, the appointment cannot proceed and the booking fee will be forfeited. A new booking fee will be required to reschedule.

If you are unsure whether clearance is needed, a consultation is recommended prior to booking.