ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS​

You are NOT a candidate for PMU if you:

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• Are pregnant or breastfeeding

• Are under the age of 18

• Have active skin conditions at or near the treatment area (eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne, open wounds, etc.)

• Have a history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring

• Have hemophilia or blood clotting disorders

• Are currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation

• Have uncontrolled diabetes or other serious medical conditions that impair healing

• Have viral/bacterial infections (cold sores, shingles, COVID-19, HIV, hepatitis, etc.)

• Are under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the procedure

 

Relative Contraindications / Restrictions

PMU may be possible with a doctor’s clearance or if certain precautions are followed:

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• If you have diabetes (must be well-controlled)

• If you are taking blood-thinning medications (Aspirin, Coumadin, Plavix, etc.)

• If you are taking medications that affect healing (steroids, Accutane, Retin-A, etc.)

• If you have high blood pressure or heart conditions

• If you have epilepsy or seizures

• If you have autoimmune conditions (Lupus, MS, etc.)

• If you have had Botox, fillers, chemical peels, microneedling, or laser treatments in the brow/eye/lip area within the last 4–6 weeks

Temporary Restrictions

You must wait until fully healed or cleared if you:

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• Have had recent sunburn or tanning in the treatment area

• Have had recent surgery near the treatment site

• Have a cold sore outbreak (lip PMU clients must be outbreak-free and may need an antiviral prescription)

• Have used blood-thinning substances (alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen, certain supplements) within 24 hours of the procedure