Contraindications and Medical Health Risks

It is important to understand that with all spa treatments, there are always contraindications. Reviewing the medical reasons for not having this cosmetic tattoo service (PMU) is in the best interest of your health and safety. This list of contraindications will allow you to see if this particular service is right for you. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some individuals. Check with your healthcare professional to see if these treatments are right for you.

I DO NOT have the following medical factors or health risks:

• Under 18 years of age

• Diabetes

• Pregnant and lactating women

• Glaucoma and blood thinning medicines (e.g.‚ Aspirin‚ Niacin‚ Vitamin E and/or Ibuprofen)

• In the eye and brow area‚ skin diseases such as psoriasis‚ eczema and undiagnosed rashes or blisters

• Allergies to Iron Oxide

• Those with easily triggered post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation

• Hemophiliac

• Medicines that may affect how your skin responds to blood clotting and healing

• Have healing disorders‚ uncontrolled high blood pressure or had mitral valve disorder

• Those on any skin medication such as Accutane‚ steroids which thin and over sensitize the skin

• Allergies to topical anesthetics

• Coumadin: Amount of bleeding and response to topical epinephrine will determine coverage per appointment. If excessive bleeding occurs‚ extra appointments may be necessary for desired outcome or procedure may not be effective

• Transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis

• Active skin cancer in the area to be tattooed

• Cancers/Chemotherapy

• Epilepsy

• Shingles (varicella): If you have shingles on your face‚ wait several months to get permanent makeup

• Flu or Cold

• Pinkeye

• Cold Sore Outbreak