Michigan requires a physician-signed prescription/note to use topical numbing during your tattoo service. Numbing is OPTIONAL, not required. If you want numbing applied, please complete the instructions below.
Option 1: Schedule a virtual face-to-face screening appointment with Youthology. Youthology is Brighton-based med spa familiar with Michigan's requirements for using topical anesthetic during a tattoo procedure. If you are approved, they will provide a prescription for the topical numbing agent to be used for tattooing. The cost is $50, the appointment is by video, and takes around 15 minutes.
Here is the link to schedule. This link will take you to Youthology to schedule directly with them (KNS is not involved). Select 'Topical Screening Virtual Consult.'
Option 2: Contact your physician and request they sign the template prescription below. If the physician chooses not to use the template, be sure the prescription requirements, below, are included in their letter:
4. Approval to use topical anesthetic during a tattoo service
5. Approval to use topical anesthetic product containing 4% lidocaine AND 1% tetracaine (a specific topical numbing product is listed product is referenced in the letter)
6. Instructions: i.e. apply up to 2 grams of topical anesthetic to the procedure area, occlude for 1 minute, remove before continuing
7. How long the prescription is valid
8. Physician signature and license number
9. Date signed
If you bring the physician-signed template prescription or a prescription that meets the listed requirements, you do not need to bring a numbing product to your appointment. We will provide the product.
FAQs:
Q: Will it hurt without topical anesthetic? A: This is not a large tattoo. The pain is very manageable without a numbing agent.
Q: Do I need to bring the topical anesthetic with me to my appointment? A: No. We supply all necessary topical anesthetics in-studio to guarantee they are compatible with our procedures. For liability and safety reasons, we do not apply third-party products. As long as your medical clearance matches our required specifications, we will provide the product to you for your service.
Q: Do I need to send the letter to the studio before my appointment? A: No. Just bring a digital or printed copy of the signed letter to your appointment.
Q: Why do I need a prescription for an over the counter product? A: Although available over the counter, the Michigan Health Department requires a prescription to use topical anesthetic during a tattoo service.
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