Magnetic Lashes and MRI: What to Tell Your Radiology Team Before a Scan
Remove magnetic lashes before entering the MRI scanner room, and tell the radiology team what you wear. Contact the facility before the appointment for its screening and eye-cosmetic preparation instructions. Small magnets, a no-liner design or safety claims for everyday wear do not establish MRI compatibility.
Quick Answer: What should you do about magnetic lashes before an MRI?
- Contact the MRI facility before the appointment.
- Say that your lash system contains magnetic pieces worn around the natural lashes.
- List related eye-area products, including liner, adhesive, mascara and permanent cosmetic makeup if relevant.
- Ask what must be removed, when to remove it and whether the facility has preparation instructions.
- Remove magnetic lashes before entering the MRI scanner room; ask whether the facility wants removal before arrival.
- Complete the on-site screening form honestly and speak with the technologist about uncertainties.
No LashNova product is represented here as MR Safe or MR Conditional. LashNova's confirmed system uses upper and lower soft magnetic lash pieces placed around natural lashes with a dedicated applicator; it is No Glue and No Liner. Those facts describe the beauty mechanism, not MRI compatibility.
List the Lash System and Eye Products You Use
MRI preparation starts with disclosure. RadiologyInfo's MRI safety guidance, from the American College of Radiology and Radiological Society of North America, explains screening and removal of metallic belongings. Some cosmetics contain metallic particles, so ask the team about eye makeup as well as the lashes.
Create a short inventory before you call:
- the name of the magnetic lash product and manufacturer;
- whether it uses paired magnetic lash pieces, magnetic eyeliner or another design;
- any applicator or storage accessory you planned to bring;
- eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, cosmetic glitter or other products you intended to wear;
- permanent eyeliner or cosmetic tattooing, if present;
- any implant, device or medical history requested on the facility's screening form.
Keep packaging or a current product page available if the team asks for identifying details. Do not guess at magnet composition, field strength compatibility or certification. If the information is unavailable, say that clearly.
Ask the Imaging Team Before Your Appointment
Call the facility using the number on your appointment notice. A concise question is enough: “I use magnetic false lashes. They contain upper and lower magnetic pieces worn around my natural lashes. Should I remove them before I arrive, and are there any eye-cosmetic instructions for this scan?”
Ask before the appointment because removal may require time and the team may have instructions tied to the body area being imaged, the facility's MRI zones or its local safety protocol. The technologist or radiologist—not a lash seller or general blog—determines what is allowed in the MRI environment.
If you use another magnetic format, describe that exact format instead. No magnetic eyeliner is used in LashNova's confirmed mechanism, but “No Liner” is not evidence that the lashes are compatible with MRI. For everyday, non-imaging questions, the general magnetic lash safety guide remains the broader intent owner.
Follow the Facility's Removal and Screening Instructions
Remove magnetic lashes using the product's normal directions before entering the MRI scanner room. This precaution applies to patients and anyone accompanying them or working in that room. Tell staff if removal is difficult; do not proceed into the room wearing the lashes. Keep removed lashes, the applicator and the case outside the controlled area or leave them at home, and follow the facility's screening instructions.
Do not improvise a rapid removal that pulls natural lashes or irritates the eyelid. If you are unsure how to remove your exact system, contact the manufacturer before scan day. A general magnetic lash application guide can explain LashNova's upper-and-lower placement, but the facility's instructions govern the imaging appointment.
At check-in, complete the screening form fully. Tell the technologist about the lash system even if you already removed it, especially if adhesive, liner, cosmetic residue or permanent makeup remains. If staff ask for more information, show the product name or packaging rather than offering an unsupported “MRI-safe” assurance.
Why a General Safety Claim Cannot Answer an MRI Question
“Safe for normal cosmetic use” and “evaluated for an MR environment” are different claims. MRI equipment uses a powerful magnetic field, and the imaging team also considers image quality and artifacts, not only whether an item feels secure. A product requires appropriate evidence and labeling before anyone should call it MR Safe or MR Conditional.
A 2019 magnetic-eyelash MRI study used a test phantom and observed image artifacts and lash detachment. Its authors recommended screening to prevent anyone wearing magnetic lashes, including staff, from entering the scanner room. The study is not a product-specific test of LashNova and does not establish a safe magnet size or scanner strength. Airport screening is a separate situation.
Magnetic eyeliner products introduce a different product category. If that is what you wear, identify it accurately and review the magnetic eyeliner safety guide for general cosmetic context—then still ask the MRI team about the scan.
After the Scan: Do Not Infer Medical Clearance
Completing one MRI does not certify a lash product for future scans, different facilities or different equipment. Screening decisions can depend on the exact product information and local protocol. Ask again for every appointment and update the team if your lash system or eye-area products change.
If the eye area became irritated during removal or you notice pain, swelling, persistent redness or vision changes, do not reapply the lashes simply because the scan is over. Seek advice from an appropriate clinician. This is a symptom-based caution, not a diagnosis.
FAQ
Are magnetic lashes MRI-safe?
Do not wear them into the MRI scanner room. Remove them beforehand, disclose the exact product and follow the team's screening instructions. This article does not classify any LashNova lash as MR Safe or MR Conditional.
Does no magnetic eyeliner mean MRI compatibility?
No. A two-piece magnetic lash system still contains magnetic components. “No Liner” describes application, not MRI testing or labeling.
Should I remove magnetic lashes before I arrive?
Ask the facility about its arrival instructions and plan removal in advance. In all cases, remove magnetic lashes before entering the MRI scanner room using the lash maker's normal removal method.
Can I bring the applicator into the MRI room?
Do not bring it into a restricted MRI area unless MRI staff explicitly permit it. Leave accessories outside or at home as directed.
Do I need to mention other eye makeup?
Yes. RadiologyInfo notes that some cosmetics may contain metallic particles. Tell the team what you plan to wear and follow its preparation rules.
Does a previous scan prove the lashes are approved for the next one?
No. A prior experience is not product certification and does not replace screening for a new appointment.
Quick Next Step
Your next step is to call the imaging facility, disclose magnetic lashes and eye makeup, and plan removal before entering the scanner room. The LashNova magnetic lash collection is for ordinary cosmetic use outside the MRI environment; it offers no MRI-approved option.
Final Thoughts
For magnetic lashes and MRI, identify the product, disclose it and remove the lashes before entering the scanner room. Follow the radiology team's preparation instructions, and never substitute brand language or a previous scan for screening at this appointment.