Please read carefully. If you have any of the following, you may be required to written clearance from your doctor. Please check with the office before booking your appointment if you have any of the following. This is not a complete list so if you have any other medical concerns, please be on the safe side and check. 

May possibly need a doctor clearance.

• Thyroid issues
   
• Lyme’s Disease
   
• High blood pressure (if controlled)
   
• Depression and/or Anxiety
   
• Herpes infections (clearance not typically needed, but prophylactic antiviral required for lip procedures)
   
• Trichotillomania
   
• Alopecia
   
• Rosacea
   
• Eczema
   
• Psoriasis
   
• Vitiligo
   
• History of skin sensitivities

Will Require a Doctors Clearance

• Pacemaker
   
• Stent/Valve replacements
   
• Cancer (must be at least 6 months post-treatment)
   
• Diabetes (even when controlled — due to delayed healing risk)
   
• Sarcoidosis
   
• Lichen Planus
   
• Autoimmune disorders
   
• Severe cystic acne (especially if client is still on strong meds like isotretinoin or hormonal therapies
• Actively nursing

These clients should not receive PMU under any circumstance due to significant health risks, compromised immunity, or conditions that severely impair healing.

• Pregnant
   
• Immune compromised (e.g., chemotherapy, immunosuppressants, severe chronic illness)
   
• Organ transplant recipient
   
• Hemophilia or other bleeding/clotting disorders
   
• Cancer currently undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy
   
• Epilepsy (due to seizure risk during treatment)
   
• HIV and/or AIDS
   
• Hepatitis A, B, or C
   
• Lupus (any form)
   
• Pyoderma Gangrenosum
   
• Currently required to take blood thinners (unless cleared AND paused for 7 days)
   
• Currently on or taken Accutane in the past 12 months

                         (Check with your physician for approval before stopping any medications.)

These medications may cause excessive bleeding, poor pigment retention, or sensitivity during treatment: 

• Aspirin and NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Aleve, Excedrin, etc.)
   
• Blood Thinners (e.g., Warfarin, Plavix, Eliquis)
   
• Antibiotics (unless prescribed specifically for your PMU session)
   
• Steriods
• Tetracycline or Doxycycline
   
• Medications that increase sun or touch sensitivity (e.g., some acne or dermatology prescriptions)
   
• Fertility medications
   
• Eyelash growth serums (e.g., Latisse, RevitaLash)
   
• Accutane (must be stopped at least 12 months before PMU)
   

These treatments may affect skin texture, sensitivity, and pigment retention:

• Chemical peels or laser treatments
   
• Botox or Dysport
   
• Injectable fillers
   
• Facials or microdermabrasion
   

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