Can you have herpes and still microblade?

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I have herpes, I’ve had it for a while, I am wondering does that affect microblading at all?

Amy Miller, MD · Answer

Great question!  As long as you are not having an active outbreak, in the area to be treated, at the time of treatment and subsequent touch-up, you should be fine.  An active outbreak in places other than the area to be microblade does not necessarily rule out treatment.  It may take longer to heal from the procedure because your immune system is actively engaged in fighting the virus, but it should not affect the final result.  You may want to pretreat with an anti-viral if you are prone to outbreaks after procedures or stressful situations.
The only direct contraindication is an outbreak in the area to be treated.
Hope this is helpful.  Best regards,
Dr. Amy

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

There is a risk that the microblading could be infected with the herpes virus.  As this is an elective procedure, I would not undertake it.

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