Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Permanent Cosmetics (Tattoos ...
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Content Inside: Original Research Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Permanent Cosmetics (Tattoos): Survey of Complications and Adverse Events Whitney D. Tope, MD, MPhil, 1 and Frank G. Shellock, PhD 2 * Purpose: To use a survey to determine the incidence of complications and adverse events in individuals with per- manent cosmetics (e.g., tattooed eyeliner, eyebrows, lips, cheeks, etc.) who underwent magnetic resonance (MR) im- aging. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to clients of cosmetic tattoo technicians. This survey asked study subjects for demographic data, information about their tattoos, and for their experiences during MR imaging procedures. Results: Data obtained from 1032 surveys were tabulated. 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 sen- sation of “slight tingling” and the other subject reported a sensation of “burning”; both sensations were transient in nature. Conclusion: 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. Key words: magnetic resonance imaging, safety; magnetic resonance imaging, bioeffects; heating; artifacts; magnetic resonance imaging J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2002;15:180–184. © 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc. TRADITIONAL (I.E., DECORATIVE) and cosmetic tat- tooing have been performed for thousands of years. In the United States, cosmetic tattooing or “permanent cosmetics” are used to reshape, recolor, recreate, or modify eye shadow, eyeliner, eyebrows, lips, beauty marks, and cheek blush (1). Additionally, permanent cosmetics are often used aesthetically to enh ...
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