Contraindications & Required Waiting Periods

Please Review Before Booking Your Appointment

At Beautiful & Co., your safety, comfort, and results are our highest priority. Before receiving permanent makeup or paramedical tattooing, it’s essential to understand if any health conditions or medications may affect your eligibility.

Below is a full list of contraindications that may prevent you from receiving treatment or require further discussion before proceeding.

You may not be a candidate if you:

  • Are pregnant or nursing
    If you are pregnant or nursing, permanent makeup procedures cannot be done.

  • Have a heart valve replacement

  • Have a pacemaker or cardiac stents

  • Have a history of seizures or epilepsy

  • Have been diagnosed with Lupus

  • Have Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Have Vitiligo (please let us know if you’re currently on medication for it)

  • Have Rosacea, Eczema, or Psoriasis in the treatment area
    (We’ll need to wait until your skin is not in a flare-up)

  • Are currently taking blood thinners prescribed by a doctor (not including over-the-counter aspirin)

  • Have completed a full round of chemotherapy (you must be cleared by your oncologist before proceeding)

  • Have any active rashes, breakouts, or inflammation in the area to be treated

  • Have an active cold sore, acne outbreak, or shingles

  • Have taken Accutane (Isotretinoin) in the last 6–12 months

  • Have a history of keloid scarring

  • Have had a chemical peel, microneedling, or laser treatment in the area within the last 2–4 weeks

  • Have uncontrolled diabetes or a bleeding disorder

Please inform us

if you:

  • Have any autoimmune conditions

  • Have a pacemaker, heart condition, or other chronic health issue

  • Are on prescription medications

  • Have allergies to pigment, lidocaine, or topical anesthetics

  • Have received Botox or fillers in the treatment area within the last 14 days

Required Waiting Periods

For Permanent Makeup Services

To ensure the best results and prioritize your safety, some treatments and medications require a waiting period before booking your permanent makeup appointment. Please review the guidelines for each service area below:

Brows

Before your brow tattoo appointment:

  • Botox or Dysport: Wait 2 weeks after injections

  • Topical Acne Creams (Benzoyl Peroxide, Clindamycin, Proactiv): Wait 1 week

  • Chemical Peels (retinols, glycolic acid, Vitamin C): Wait 4–6 weeks

  • Laser Resurfacing: Wait 8 weeks

  • IPL Treatments: Wait 2 weeks

  • Suntanned Skin:

    • Face: Wait 3–4 weeks

    • For Scar Camouflage: Wait 2–3 months

  • Brow Lamination:

    • Wait 4 weeks before permanent makeup

    • Wait 6–8 weeks after brow tattoo before re-laminating

Eyeliner

Before your eyeliner tattoo appointment:

  • Eyelash Extensions: Remove 1–2 days before your session

  • Contact Lenses: Must be removed at appointment — bring glasses

  • Lash Serums (e.g., Latisse): Discontinue for 4 weeks

  • Stye or Chalazion:

    • Wait 2 weeks after full healing

    • Wait 4 weeks after surgical removal

  • Lasik or Cataract Surgery: Wait 3 months post-op, or book 1 month before any upcoming eye surgery

  • Eye Conditions (e.g., Glaucoma, Graves' Disease): Must be cleared by your doctor

Lips

Before your lip blush appointment:

  • Moisturize Daily with Vaseline or balm for 5 days before

  • Exfoliate Gently with a lip scrub (DIY or store-bought)

  • Cold Sores (Fever Blisters):

    • If you’ve ever had one, you must get an antiviral prescription (Valacyclovir)

    • Start 2 days before and continue for 6 days

    • Request enough for your touch-up appointment too

  • Lip Fillers: Wait 1 week

  • Fat Transfer to Lips: Wait 1 month

Not Sure If You’re Ready to Book?

Let’s talk first. I offer a free consultation to go over your timeline, skin, and comfort level to make sure everything is just right.

Head on over to my book now page to set up a consultation to get started.