Am I A Good Candidate?

Please review the information below to determine if you are a good candidate for cosmetic tattoo services.

Any condition requiring medical clearance will need to have a doctor’s note to keep on file. Please have this with you at your appointment if needed, we will not be able to proceed with your appointment without it. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me to discuss booking you a personal consultation.


You are NOT a good candidate for cosmetic tattooing if any of the following apply to you:

  • pregnant or nursing

  • under the age of 18

  • currently undergoing chemotherapy/radiation 

  • active dermatologic disorders in the area to be tattooed

    (i.e. rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, acne)

  • easily prone to keloids/scars/hyperpigmentation/hypopigmentation

  • sick with fever/virus/infection

  • active herpes anywhere on the face


Required waiting periods before you can get tattooed:

If any of the following information pertains to you, the required waiting period listed after is how long you must wait before getting tattooed. (ex. If you get botox on or around the brows, it is safest to wait 4 weeks after your last botox appt. before getting tattooed)

  • Botox/Dysport (4 weeks)

    *if not happy with results, wait to book procedure until product has dissolved to desired results. 

  • Fillers (4 weeks)

    *if not happy with results, discuss with injector having product dissolved from filled area and then wait to book procedure until happy with desired results of filler. 

  • Surgeries (please seek guidance from your surgeon; may require doctor’s clearance note)

  • Accutane full dose (1 year from end of use)

    (half dose or prophylactic dose needs medical clearance)

  • Topical Acne cream - benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, Pro-Active, etc.

    (1 week before /after procedure)

  • Sunburned skin (2- 4 weeks depending on severity)

  • Aggressive skin treatments/peels (3 weeks)

    (i.e. AHA, enzyme, retinol, vitamin C, etc.)

  • Laser Skin Resurfacing (4-8 weeks depending)

  • IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) ( 2 weeks)

  • Tattoo Removal (laser or saline) (6 months)

  • Skin lesions on or around desired area to be tattooed. (until healed and/or cleared by medical professional)

  • Vaccine/booster shots (minimum 2 weeks)

Required Medical Clearance/ Pre-Medication:

Doctor’s note for clearance of cosmetic tattoos required to keep on file.

*Please note, medical clearance and/or pre medication does not necessarily make you a good candidate. Please consult with me first before booking an appointment.

  • heart valves/ stents/ titanium rods/ screws/ pacemakers/ rheumatic fever

  • organ transplants

  • joint Replacements

  • insulin dependent diabetics

  • prone to fever blisters

  • shingles history

  • hyperthyroid/Grave’s Disease

  • seizures

  • long term blood thinners or steroids

  • Lupus/autoimmune disease

  • Blepharitus *CONTAGIOUS*

IMPORTANT: It is required that you consult with your physician prior to taking, altering, or stopping any form of medication and/or supplements, or making changes to your dosing cycles, etc. 

**It is important to note that tattooing comes with risks that may or may not be anticipated, even if medical concerns do not exist for the client. Some risks include, but not limited to: bruising, hyper/hypo pigmentation, pigment migration, redness/irritation, etc. If you are concerned with these possible issues, please consult a physician for medical guidance.

Questions? Contact me!