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==Acceptability at CT / Work-Up==
==Acceptability at VT / Work-Up==
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==Explanation of Condition==
==Explanation of Condition==
Any body piercing, including permanent or semi-permanent makeup and tattoos.  
Includes ear and body piercing, permanent or semi-permanent makeup and tattoos, platelet rich plasma (PRP) facials, derma-rolling, botox, fillers and other injectable cosmetic procedures.


==Guidance==
==Guidance==
Must not donate if less than 4 months from last piercing, regardless of where performed.


-Performed within the UK in a commercial setting --> no deferral
-Performed outside the UK or within the UK in an unlicensed non commercial premises --> defer 3 months
However, this time period may be reduced at CT/Work-up at the discretion of the transplant centre.
However, this time period may be reduced at CT/Work-up at the discretion of the transplant centre.
- Performed in an area where malaria is a risk --> apply the malaria travel exposure guidelines to the donor


==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==
-Botox
-Tattoo
-Cosmetic procedures


==Version==
==Version==
Version 1, Edition 1
Version 2, Edition 1


====Date of Last Update====
====Date of Last Update====
15th June 2012
1st December 2023

Latest revision as of 12:05, 10 April 2026

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at VT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Includes ear and body piercing, permanent or semi-permanent makeup and tattoos, platelet rich plasma (PRP) facials, derma-rolling, botox, fillers and other injectable cosmetic procedures.

Guidance

-Performed within the UK in a commercial setting --> no deferral

-Performed outside the UK or within the UK in an unlicensed non commercial premises --> defer 3 months

However, this time period may be reduced at CT/Work-up at the discretion of the transplant centre.

- Performed in an area where malaria is a risk --> apply the malaria travel exposure guidelines to the donor

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

-Botox

-Tattoo

-Cosmetic procedures

Version

Version 2, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

1st December 2023