Autoimmune Disorders: Conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis can affect the healing process and pigment retention.
Diabetes: Uncontrolled diabetes may slow down the healing process and lead to pigment dispersion.
Hemophilia: Blood clotting disorders can result in excessive bleeding during the procedure.
Pregnancy and Lactation: Hormonal changes can affect pigment retention, making it advisable to wait until after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Skin Diseases: Conditions such as eczema or psoriasis can result in an uneven healing process and pigment distribution.
Active Cold Sores: If you have an active cold sore outbreak, it’s not recommended to undergo the procedure until it’s healed.
Vitamin E Supplements: High doses of vitamin E can act as a blood thinner, potentially causing increased bleeding and bruising during the procedure.
Vitamin A Supplements: Excessive vitamin A intake may affect pigment retention and result in uneven color.
Use of Retinoids: Retinoids in skincare products can increase skin sensitivity and cause pigment fading. It’s advised to discontinue retinoid use prior to the procedure.
Excessive Sun Exposure: Tanning or sunburn can fade pigments, so it’s best to avoid sun exposure before and after the procedure.
Chemical Peels: Recent chemical peels can affect the healed appearance of permanent makeup, so it’s advisable to schedule the procedure well in advance or after a waiting period.
Laser Treatments: Laser treatments can disperse pigment and should be done after permanent makeup or with a significant gap in between.
Hypersensitivity or Allergies: Individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergies to pigments or tattoo ink components should avoid permanent makeup, as it can lead to adverse reactions.
Keloid Scarring Tendency: Those with a tendency to develop keloid scars may want to avoid permanent makeup, as the process can result in scar tissue formation.
Recent Cosmetic Procedures: Recent cosmetic procedures, such as Botox or fillers in the brow area, can affect the placement and appearance of permanent makeup. It’s advisable to wait until the effects of these treatments have subsided before undergoing permanent makeup.
Eye Infections or Conditions: For eyebrow tattoos, existing eye infections or conditions, like conjunctivitis, may risk cross-contamination and should be treated before the procedure.
Medications and Health Conditions: Certain medications and health conditions, not previously mentioned, may interact with the procedure or its results. It’s essential to disclose all medications and health conditions to the technician for an individual assessment.
Chemotherapy and Radiation: Individuals undergoing or recently completing chemotherapy or radiation therapy should avoid permanent makeup, as these treatments can affect skin sensitivity and healing.
Active Skin Infections: If you have an active skin infection in the eyebrow area, such as folliculitis, it’s not advisable to proceed with permanent makeup until the infection is fully resolved.
Immunosuppressive Medications: Medications that suppress the immune system can impact the healing process and overall success of the procedure. Discuss with your healthcare provider if it’s safe to discontinue these medications temporarily.
Blood Disorders: Conditions like hemochromatosis or thrombocytopenia can affect clotting and increase the risk of excessive bleeding during the procedure.
Eye Disorders: Individuals with eye disorders such as glaucoma or uveitis may need to take special precautions or avoid permanent makeup near the eye area.
Severe Allergies: Severe allergies can increase the risk of adverse reactions to pigments or tattoo ink, so it’s important to assess and manage these allergies beforehand.
Facial Fillers and Implants: If you’ve had facial fillers or implants in the brow area, it may not be advisable to have permanent makeup done in that location.
Recent Sunburn: Sunburned skin can be too sensitive for the procedure. Wait until the sunburn heals completely before scheduling the appointment.
History of Keloid or Hypertrophic Scarring: A history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring, especially in the brow area, may increase the risk of poor healing or excessive scar formation.
Tanning or Recent Sun Exposure: If you have a recent tan or sunburn, it’s advisable to wait until your skin returns to its natural tone. Tanned or sunburned skin can lead to uneven pigment uptake.
Epilepsy or Seizure Disorders: Individuals with epilepsy or other seizure disorders may not be ideal candidates, as the procedure could trigger a seizure.
Active Acne or Skin Inflammation: Active acne or skin inflammation in the brow area can interfere with the procedure and healing process. It’s recommended to wait until the skin is clear.
Autoimmune Skin Conditions: Conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo can affect the healing process and pigment retention and may not be suitable for permanent makeup.
Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure: Uncontrolled high blood pressure may increase the risk of excessive bleeding during the procedure.
Hormonal Fluctuations: Hormonal changes, such as those during menopause, can impact the healing process and pigment retention.
Clotting Disorders: Individuals with clotting disorders, such as deep vein thrombosis, may be at a higher risk of complications during and after the procedure.
History of Adverse Reactions: If you’ve had a previous adverse reaction to tattoo ink, pigments, or permanent makeup, it’s best to avoid the procedure.
Medications and Herbal Supplements: Some medications and herbal supplements can interfere with the healing process and pigment retention. Discuss your current medications and supplements with your technician.
Previous Permanent Makeup: If you have existing permanent makeup in the brow area, it may affect the results and may need to be removed or corrected before a new procedure.