Permanent makeup contraindications
A permanent makeup procedure has contraindications and cannot be performed if you are:
- Under 18 years or age
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Diagnosed with a transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis
- Having skin condition such as eczema and psoriasis on the area that is to be treated
- Taking steroids, Accutane or Retinol products (Accutane must be stopped 1 year prior to the procedure; Retinol must be stopped 4 weeks prior to the procedure)
- Using eyelash serum or brow serum on the area to be treated (must stop using it at least 3 months prior to your procedure)
- Allergic to pigments
- Hemophiliac
- Epileptic
- Diabetic
- Taking blood thinning medicines (e.g. Aspirin)
- Having major heart problems or have a pacemaker fitted
- Having an uncontrolled high blood pressure or healing disorders
- Having an active skin cancer
- Undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy
Laser tattoo removal and laser carbon peel contraindications
- Previously allergic reactions to laser tattoo removal
- under 18 years or age
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have any autoimmune disorders or any other condition that affects your immune function
- Take immunosuppressants
- Have been diagnosed with a transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis
- Having skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis on the area that is to be treated
- Have vitiligo or any other skin pigmentation disorders
- Taking steroids, Accutane or Retinol products (Accutane must be stopped 1 year prior to the procedure; Retinol must be stopped 4 weeks prior to the procedure)
- Using eyelash serum or brow serum on the area to be treated (must stop using it at least 3 months prior to your procedure)
- You hemophiliac or have any other bleeding abnormalities
- Have epilepsy
- Have type 1 Diabetes
- Taking blood-thinning medicines (e.g. Aspirin)
- Having major heart problems or have a pacemaker fitted
- Having an uncontrolled high blood pressure or healing disorders
- Having an active cancer
- Undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy
A list of things that require a waiting period before you can start treatment:
- If you are taking any photosensitising medications or supplements- wait 4 weeks after stopping the medication or supplements
- Active Herpes Simples on the area to be treated: wait until the sores have fully healed
- Acute fungal infections - wait for condition to fully clear up before starting your laser tattoo removal treatment
- UV exposure from sun or sunbeds - wait 4 weeks after having direct sun exposure before starting your treatment
- Chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or other laser treatments on the area to be treated - wait 4 weeks before starting your laser tattoo removal treatment