Areola contraindictations

• Drugs and Alcohol: Treatment cannot be performed if client is under the influence.
• Allergies: A patch test will help you determine if client has any allergies that might interfere with treatment.
• Retin-A, AHA, Chemical Peel Usage: These products cause sensitivity to the area and must be discontinued 2 weeks prior to procedure.
• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Treatment will not be performed due to higher risk of infection and hormonal changes.
• Skin Conditions: Eczema, Psoriasis, and acne might prevent client from receiving treatment until issue is resolved.
• Patient is a minor: Treatment will have to wait until patient is 18 or over.

DL Contraindictations are any that may be performed with a note of approval from physician.

• Medications: Side effects from medications, including those for mental health, could effect healing and recovery. The client's doctor give permission before treatment.
• Heart Problems: If the client has a medical history of heart or blood problems, clotting could be an issue and cause life-threatening complications. They should get permission from a physician before treatment.
• Cancer within 6 months: Chemotherapy causes a weakened immune system and risk of infection, and a doctor's permission is need to perform treatment.
• Anemia: A weakened immune system due to lack of iron could make a patient more susceptible to infection, and treatment should be done with a doctor's note.
• Diabetes: This can cause circulation problems that won't let the client heal properly or may cause heavy bleeding or serious infection.
• Epilepsy: The client must be on medication for epilepsy and produce a doctor's note that says medication won't cause side effects or complications.
• Tumors or Cysts: A doctor's consent is needed to perform paramedical tattooing if there are tumors or cysts in the area.

Some clients will have pre-existing conditions with which tattooing may not ever be performed.

• Autoimmune Disease: Autoimmune diseases or treatments that cause immunodeficiencies, such as chemotherapy, make clients prone to infection and a risk factor for the technician.
• Hemophilia: Bleeding disorders may result in poor clotting and healing.
• Liver Disease: A body with liver disease is no longer able to fight off toxins or infections and should not undergo the tattoo treatment.
• Hypertrophic or Keloid Scars: These clients are more likely to develop scarring and former treatments or scarring may prohibit the practitioner from performing new treatments.
• HIV/AIDS: Due to a risk of cross-infection and a weakened immune system, treatment may not be completed on someone with HIV/AIDS.
• Hepatitis: Dangers of cross-infection are too high to paramedical tattooing on someone with Hepatitis.
• Serious Heart Disorders or Blood Infections: Due to high risk factors and cross-contamination, treatment should not be performed if the client has heart disorders or blood infections.
• Hyperpigmentation: Very dark patches on the skin can prohibit the technician's ability to perform the treatment.