Contraindications

A contraindication is a condition which or factor that serves as a reason why a treatment is inadvisable or requires further precaution. Some contraindications are temporary (addressed below). There are certain instances when PMU could be detrimental to a person, some of the main reasons are;

• You are under 18
• You have Sun burn (2 weeks after excessive sun exposure)
• You have broken/damaged skin in the area being treated (acne, cut, abrasion etc.)
• You have keloid scarring
• You have diabetes (doctors consent required)
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have glaucoma or taking blood thinning medicines (e.g., aspirin, warfarin)
• You have skin diseases such as psoriasis or eczema in the area
• You have transmittable blood conditions like HIV or Hepatitis (you should always take every precaution with clients regardless of if they have or haven’t disclosed a blood condition)
• You have a haemophilia (inability to clot)
• You have healing disorders or uncontrolled high blood pressure (if medicated for blood pressure clients can be treated)
• You are on any skin medication such as Accutane or steroids (6 months clear of medication)
• You have ever suffered from skin cancer
• You undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy (doctors consent is required)
• You have epilepsy
• You have a pacemaker or a history of any major heart problems
• You had Anti Wrinkle Injections in the area in the past 4 weeks
• You have Vitiligo / hypopigmentation – *can cause stimulation of melanin (doctors consent is advised)
• You showed signs of an allergic reaction following the patch test.