When you book an appointment and before the procedure, you acknowledge that none of these contraindications apply to you. Our primary concern is your safety and we want to ensure that you have the best possible experience with us. If any apply to you, please contact us to decide if you are a candidate.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Under 18 years of age

• History of HIV/AIDS

• History of herpes simplex

• Pregnant/nursing/breastfeeding

• History of keloids or hypertrophic scarring

• Diabetes (A1c must be controlled)

• High blood pressure/hypertension (must take medication prior to appointment)

• Hepatitis B/C

• History of anemia/iron deficiency (must be controlled)

• History of blood disorders (including, but not limited to: hemophilia, sickle cell disease)

• Heart/Cardiac conditions (must have clearance from Cardiologist)

• History of epilepsy, seizures, fainting, narcolepsy

• History of organ transplant

• History of trichotillomania

• Autoimmune disease (including, but not limited to: lupus)

• Cancer treatment (including, but not limited to: chemotherapy, radiation)

• Dermatological/skin diseases (including, but not limited to: psoriasis, rosacea, eczema)

• History of extreme sensitive skin (including, but not limited to: easily irritable skin, prone to swelling)

• Use of retinoids/retinols within the past 6 months of scheduled appointment (including, but not limited to: accutane, adapalene, tretinoin)

• Use of steroids (including, but not limited to: corticosteroids, anabolic-androgenic)

• Allergies to anesthetics (including, but not limited to: lidocaine, epinephrine)

• Pink Eye/ Conjunctivitis

• Botox within 4 weeks of scheduled appointment

• Facial procedures within 2 weeks of scheduled appointment (including, but not limited to: chemical peels, lasers, needling)

• Sick with a cold (bacterial or viral infection), COVID-19