Health Contraindications

Taking certain medications negatively effect your skin and the way it heals, making it harder to predict the effectiveness of a permanent makeup procedure. Because we as tattoo artists are not medical professionals, we have no right to ask any client to discontinue their prescribed medications. The following medications will prevent proper healing and pigment retention. If you take any of these regularly, you should NOT get permanent makeup:

• Triflusal (Disgren)
• Clopidogrel (Plavix)
• Prasugrel (Effient)
• Ticagrelor (Brilinta)
• Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
• Cilostazol (Pletal)
• Vorapaxar (Zontivity)
• Dipyridamole (Persantine)
• Coumadin
• Pradaxia (Dabigatran)
• Xarelto (Rivaroxaban)
• Eliquis (Apixaban)
• Savaysa (Edoxaban)

Please do your due diligence in ensuring that you are an appropriate candidate for services. It is your responsibility to ensure that you do not have any health-related contraindications that will disqualify you from services, and that you are going to be able to follow the pre-care and aftercare instructions. This is a tattoo on your face, please treat it seriously and prepare accordingly.

Contraindications: 

• Previous cosmetic tattoos must be approved
• Pregnant
• Breastfeeding
• Under 18 years of age
• Chronically ill, or active cold | flu symptoms

• Autoimmune disorders- The healing process would be compromised by these conditions and by the medications prescribed as a result of these conditions. Furthermore, some conditions are restricted from PMU and are at higher risk for Koebner phenomenon. Please consult with your doctor: Lupus, Hepatitis, Celiac disease, Blood disorders, Sickle Cell Anemia, Hemophilia, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.

• Thyroid conditions + thyroid medications- pigment may not retain properly or turn gray, ashy. This doesn't disqualify you, however, this information allows you to make a more informed decision.

• Diabetes
• Cancer- Must be out of active chemotherapy | radiation for 1 year
• Major heart problems, pacemaker, defibrillator, stint
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Organ transplant recipient 
• On immunosuppressants
• Healing disorders

• Blood thinning medications -Medications such as warfarin, coumadin, etc., that have been prescribed to you by your physician for a health concern should not be discontinued just to receive services. If you are on regular, prescribed blood thinning medications, you should refrain from receiving any permanent makeup services. Blood thinning medications cause more bleeding than usual resulting in poor pigment retention and undesired results.

• Skin conditions- Any active skin conditions, symptoms, or irritations that appears on or near the eyebrow area will not be serviced and skin must be clear of all issues and off medications prior to booking: MRSA, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, dermatitis, sunburn, wounds, acne, allergic reactions, keratosis pilaris, milia, ingrown hairs, shingles, impetigo, pink eye, etc.

• Extremely oily or problematic skin
• Large visible pores in the brow area
• Very thin and vascular skin or broken capillaries
• Will not tattoo over piercings, bumps, moles
• Accutane- must be off for 12 months
• Keloids & History of Keloids
• Antibiotics- must be off for 2-4 weeks
• Steroids- must be off for 2-4 weeks
• Brow growth serums- must be off for 2 weeks
• History of hyperpigmentation
• Allergic or resistant to numbing agents- if you have issues with numbing at the dentist most likely you'll have issues numbing with PMU.
• Allergic to stainless steel
• Vaccinated or Boosted in the last 30 days- immune response may negatively effect healing process.

• Skincare- No anti-aging products on or around the procedure area for 4 weeks prior to your appointment. The ingredients in these products interfere with the tattooing process and affect the longevity of the tattoo. Exfoliants and acids thin out the skin causing more sensitivity and bleeding. This negatively affects pigment color and retention. Please check your products for the following: Retinol, Retin-A, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, AHA, BHA, skin lightening or bleaching products, Salicylic and Glycolic acids.

• Scheduled Surgery in the Next Month | Recent surgeries- Pre and post op surgeries almost always require patients to be on a number of medications and antibiotics for an extended amount of time. These medications may disrupt the healing process, leading to discolored and undesired results. Please wait until your surgery(s) are complete and you are through with your pre | post-op medications before scheduling an appointment. 

• Spa | Dermatological procedures- Must be completely healed from any and all recent procedures done on the face, including but not limited to- chemical peels, PDO threads, PRF, laser treatments, waxing, micro-needling, etc. Consult with your technician regarding healing time and when it's safe to undergo permanent makeup.

• Botox- No botox at least 2 weeks prior and 4-6 weeks after.
• Fillers- Administered from the temples upward on the face. Because of the stretching | pressure applied and because fillers need time to integrate into tissue, please wait 4 weeks after fillers to schedule your appointment.

• If you have scarring in the eyebrow area please email morbrowsstudio@gmail.com with a description and a photo for review. Please allow 24 hours for a response.

Please do your due diligence in ensuring that you are an appropriate candidate for services. It is your responsibility to ensure that you do not have any health-related contraindications that will disqualify you from services, and that you are going to be able to follow the pre-care and aftercare instructions.

Please note: Wound healing tends to be slower in Vegetarians and Vegans due to low levels of iron and B12, which are essential in producing collagen, a crucial component in wound healing. You may proceed with treatment at your discretion. 

Contraindications:

• Pregnant 
• Breastfeeding
• Under 18 years of age
• Stretch marks less than 3 months old
• Scars less than 1 year old
• Active skin diseases | irritations

• Scheduled Surgery in the Next Month | Recent surgeries- Pre and post op surgeries almost always require patients to be on a number of medications and antibiotics for an extended amount of time. These medications may disrupt the healing process, leading to undesired results. Please wait until your surgery(s) are complete and you are through with your pre | post-op medications before scheduling an appointment. 

• Vaccinated or Boosted in the last 30 days- immune response may negatively effect healing process.
• Symptoms of cold, flu, etc.- book your appointment when recovered.
• Must be off antibiotics and steroids for 2 weeks before booking
• Must be off Accutane for 12 months
• Cancer | chemotherapy | radiation within one year
• Autoimmune disorders
• Organ transplant recipient
• Anemia
• Hemophilia
• Healing disorders
• Diabetes
• Contagious infectious diseases
• Keloids or history of keloid scarring
• Immunocompromised | on immunosuppressants

• Under medical supervision or on heavy medications (please see the medication list above). If you're under medical supervision please obtain a written doctors's note proving you're allowed to move forward with treatment.