TATTOOING CONTRAINDICATIONS
Some medications and procedures may impact your ability to have cosmetic Tattooing. Please read the list below and let me know if any relate to you. NOTE: Some things on the list we need to be aware of but may not impact your ability to have cosmetic tattooing
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Pregnancy or Breastfeeding – Must be able to pump and dump 2 feeds immediately after procedure to get rid of anything in your system, Tattooing while pregnant is not accepted.
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Contagious skin disorders – cannot treat until clear
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Diabetic – depending on type and severity, may need a doctor’s approval
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Recent chemical peel or laser treatment/any facials – 2-4 weeks before treatment and after treatment, avoid brow area after treatment
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Bruise easily
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Used Retin A or Glycolic acids –Must be at least 4 weeks of not using before treatment and don’t use over the tattoo after
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Any problems healing small wounds
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Oily skin fades quicker, due to the skin producing so much oil, it pushes out the pigment quicker. This skin type is not suited to microblading
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Heart conditions – I need a doctor’s consent, due to the anesthetic we use (Epinephrine)
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Autoimmune disorders - Contact me to discuss which medication you are using.
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Fillers and botox – Cannot tattoo 2 weeks before and after treatment
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Keloid scarring – We cannot treat you.
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Seizure related conditions – You must have your doctors’ consent for treatment and use of anesthetics. You must have an accompanying adult
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Excessive bleeder – This may cause your tattoo to fade
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Depression – make sure you are in the correct mindset as this can be a nerve-wracking process
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Been tattooed before and had problems healing and fading - I need to know prior to appointment
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Chemotherapy/radiation – You cannot be treated without doctor’s clearance
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Roaccutane use – Cannot be tattooed until 6 months-1 year off medicine
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Cold sores/herpes simplex - I need to know if you have ever had a cold sore, if so you need to take Valtrex or Famvie from the chemist. - APPLIES TO LIP TATTOOING ONLY
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Wear contact lenses - Bring a container to remove them if tattooing eyeliner
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Allergic to metals - Anaphylactic
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Any type of hair growth serum - Must be off for 6weeks prior to tattoo, if return to use after eyeliner tattoo it will fade faster
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Previous hyperpigmentation in wound areas
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For eyeliner tattoo, all false lashes and extensions must be removed including glue.
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Prescription drugs of any sort – I need to know any medication you are on that may cause photosensitizing including Antibiotics and anti Inflammatory Medications
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Dermatitis/eczema/psoriasis – I can not treat if around eyebrow area.
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Fake tan/use of sunbeds – Do not use 2 weeks prior or after.
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Any cancer history – I need a doctors’ certificate
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Glaucoma
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Hepatitis – (Liver) anesthetic is processed through the liver and can result in pain
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Please also note you must avoid sweating for 5 days post treatment - Eyebrow tattooing only