Cosmetic Tattooing Contra-Indications
OILY SKIN: Sometimes Oilier skin types don’t hold pigment as well as others. You can still have this service but need to be aware your skin may be a bit more stubborn in holding the pigment.
CERTAIN AUTO IMMUNE DISEASES
FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS: Can result in fading
DIABETES: Sometimes have trouble with healing
KELOID SCARRING: It is not advisable
MEDICATION: Please check with me first as many types of medication can thin the blood, if you bleed a lot during your procedure you may not get the best results., Please also stop vitamins 48 hrs prior to treatment.
LITHIUM: Cosmetic tattooing has been shown not to hold well with those taking this medication.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
ALLERGIES: to Lignocaine/Tetracaine.- These ingredients are found in the numbing
HEART PROBLEMS: Please get Doctors approval.
FLU OR COLD: Please contact me immediately if you are unwell.
CANCER/ CHEMO: Doctor’s clearance is necessary.
PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING MUMS: Cosmetic Tattooing is not advisable.
SHINGLES: (varicella): If you have shingles on your face, wait several months to get this service.
BOTOX: You are best to have your tattooing first or wait until Botox has settled.
CANCER/ CHEMO: Doctor’s clearance is necessary
ACNE MEDICATION: Please chat to me about this before booking an appointment.
PREVIOUS TATTOOING: If you have previous tattooing you must inform me at time of booking and send me a current photo of your eyebrows, with details of how many times you’v3r3e had them done and when the last procedure was. Whether or not I can look after you will depend on what you currently have left in your skin.
ALCOHOL: You cannot have any alcohol 48 hours prior to your procedure
RUDDY SKIN TYPES: Sometimes these people can have more trouble with pigment holding and going too cool in the skin. However please discuss with me further
FAKE TAN: Please do not apply it to your face before the treatment.