You are NOT a candidate for micropigmentation if any of the following apply to you:
•Ingrown hairs and open bumps on the eyebrows or area of procedure. Injured/ Inflamed skin cannot be treated.
•Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis (Constant flaking, itching, irritation, and shedding of skin is not healthy) Rosacea (Chronic acne like skin indicated by redness, skin bleeds easy and will not retain pigment well.)
•Moles/ Raised areas on or around area of procedure. (Anything raised will not retain color.)
•Hypertrophic Scarring or Keloids Deep wrinkles in eyebrow area. (Example: Microblading hair like strokes will not lay properly in the creases, giving the eyebrows an uneven look.)
•Hair transplant for eyebrows. (Pigment may not take in the scar tissue where the plugs were placed.)
•Fitzpatrick Skin type 1 (Redheads, translucent skin/light eyes- due to hypersensitivity and thinness this skin type bleeds very easily and does not take the pigment well.)
•Retinol/Retin-A, Vitamin A users (Skin composition is altered- MUST DISCONTIUNE USE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT.)
•Accutane (Must discontinue 6 Months prior to appointment.)
•Tanned/Sunburnt skin, (Skin is not normal color and it damaged.)
•Use of Latisse or any eyelash/eyebrow growth conditioner. (Hair follicles are hypersensitive and will bleed easily. Must discontinue 30 days prior to appointment.)
•Have face/ body dysmorphic disorder. (Expectations cannot be met.)
Health Contraindications:
•Pregnancy
•Nursing
•Taking blood-thinners such as aspirin or similar medications
•Glaucoma
•Herpes Simplex
•Allergy to makeup
•Diabetes
•Lupus
•Hepatitis B/C
•HIV/AIDS
•Active Vitiligo
•Blood Disorders: Sickle Cell, Hemophilia
•Mental Disorder
•Steroids (Must be off for 6 Months)
•Chemotherapy
Thyroid conditions can affect the way the pigment color heals, making them a less predictable. If you are unknown of any of these, please bring Medical Clearance from your Physician before the procedure.
ACCEPTING MY POLICIES AND GOING WITH THE PROCEDURE INDICATES THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE.
POSSIBLE RISKS, HAZARDS OR COMPLICATIONS:
- Pain: There can be pain even after the topical anesthetic has been used. Anesthetics work better on some people than others.
- Infection: Infection is very unusual. The areas treated must be kept clean and only freshly cleaned hands should touch the areas.
- Uneven Pigmentation: This can result from poor healing, infection, bleeding or many other cases. Your follow up appointment will likely correct any uneven appearance.
- Asymmetry: Every effort will be made to avoid asymmetry but our faces are not symmetrical so adjustments may be needed during the follow up session to correct any unevenness.
- Excessive Swelling or Bruising: Some people Bruise and swell more than others. Ice packs may help. Bruising and swelling typically disappears within 1-5 days. In most cases, people do not bruise or swell at all.
- Anesthesia: Topical anesthetics are used to numb the area to be tattooed. Lidocaine, Prilocaine, Benzocaine, Tetracaine and Epinephrine in a cream or gel form are typically used. If you are allergic to any of these please inform me now.
- MRI: Because pigments used in permanent cosmetic procedures contain inert oxides, a low-level magnet may be required if you need to be scanned by an MRI machine. You must inform your technician of any tattoos or permanent cosmetics you may have.
- Fever Blisters: If you are prone to cold sores or fever blisters (Herpes simplex), there is a high probability that you will get them. It is advised that you call your doctor for a prescription antiviral to help prevent this from occurring.
- Allergic Reaction: There is a very small possibility of an allergic reaction. You may take a 5–7-day patch test to determine this.
- Anaphylaxis: A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The reaction can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to an allergen.
The alternative to these possibilities is to use cosmetics and not undergo the permanent cosmetics procedure.