permanent makeup conditions & contraindications
Medical Conditions
If any of these apply to you, you may not be a good candidate for permanent makeup.
Pregnant or nursing
At risk and sensitive due to change in hormones.
Hemophilia
High risk and on blood-thinning medications.
Body runs hot
Increased bleeding which prevents pigment deposit.
Thyroid condition taking medication for this condition
Hypo, Hyper-thyroidism, Graves Disease, Hashimoto’s, etc.
Auto Immune Disorder such as Lupus or Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (MS, RA, Lupus or the like)
Due to the medicines to treat these diseases, the skin is altered and pigment will not retain. Also, the facial skin is not healthy and/or is bumpy, and the colour will not heal evenly.
Trichotillomania
Due to constant pulling of body hair, scar tissue is prominent and pigment will not heal evenly/properly.
Chemotherapy
A doctor’s note is required in order to perform the procedure. Permanent makeup is great for cancer survivors
Diabetes
It is important that the condition is stable and under control. In this case, the client should consult with their physician and provide a doctor’s note
High Blood Pressure
The blood pressure has to be in stable condition. Client may have slightly greater bleeding than normal resulting in poor pigment retention
Skin Contraindications
Ingrown hair and open bumps on eyebrows/area of procedure
(Injured/inflamed skin cannot be tattooed).
Eczema/ Psoriasis/ Dermatitis
(Constant flaking/itching/irritation/shedding of skin) Skin is not healthy.
Rosacea (Chronic acne-like skin indicated by redness) Skin bleeds easy and will not retain pigment.
Moles/raised areas on/around the area of procedure
Anything raised will not retain pigment.
Deep wrinkles in the eyebrow area
Hair strokes will not lay properly in the creases, giving the eyebrows an uneven look.
Eyebrow transplant Pigments may not take in the scar tissue where the plugs were placed.
Fitzpatrick Skin Type 1 (Redheads/translucent skin/light eyes.)
Due to hypersensitivity and thinness, this skin type bleeds very easily and does not take pigment well.
Accutane (within the last year)
Skin composition is altered and will not heal well. Must wait a year before permanent makeup.
Retinol or Vitamin A user
Skin composition is altered. Must wait 3 months prior to procedure.
Extremely thin skin
Transparent or translucent skin bleeds easily and cannot hold pigment due to its thinness.
Tanned/Sunburnt skin
Skin is not normal colour and is damaged.
Use of Latisse or any eyelash/eyebrow growth serum
Hair follicles are hypersensitive and will bleed easily. Must discontinue use 2 months prior to procedure.
Have face/body dysmorphic disorder
Expectations cannot be met.
