MRI Safe Pigments include iron oxides and non-iron oxides.
Using carbon black inks for eyeliner puts your client at risk
for migration, also known as streaking or bleeding of the
ink into the surrounding tissues. |
"One hundred thirty-five
(13.1%) study subjects underwent MR imaging after having
permanent cosmetics applied. Of these, only two individuals
(1.5%) experienced problems associated with MR imaging.
One subject reported a sensation of 'slight tingling' and
the other subject reported a sensation of 'burning', both
transient in nature.
Based on these findings and information in the peer-reviewed
literature, it appears that MR imaging may be performed
in patients with permanent cosmetics without any serious
soft tissue reactions or adverse events. Therefore, the
presence of permanent cosmetics should not prevent a patient
from undergoing MR imaging. Furthermore, when one considers
the many millions of clinical MR procedures that have been
conducted in patients over the past 17 years and that only
a very small percentage of these individuals have had minor,
short-term problems related to the presence of permanent
cosmetics, it is apparent that this MR safety concern has
an extremely low rate of occurrence and relatively insignificant
consequences." www.mrisafety.com
Above quote by Dr. Shellock who is
referring to Dr. Whitney Tope's study regarding MRI safety
and permanent makeup.
According to Susan Preston of PPIB, her firm has no claims
on record with regard the MRI adverse events related to
permanent makeup. Newer equipment and technology, including
special films which make MRI's safe for pacemaker patients,
have been developed. One side benefit is that MRI's have
no problem for our permanent eyeliner clients or tattoos.
If your client needs an MRI, by all means have them get
an MRI. Because there have been reports of transient, mild
stinging or burning sensation, the suggestion to place cool,
wet packs over the eyes has been advised. Clients should
NOT be discouraged from getting an MRI. |
