Who Should Avoid Microblading?
You should avoid microblading if you are pregnant or nursing, taking Accutane (or have taken it within the past year), on blood-thinning medications, have active skin conditions in the brow area (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis), have a history of keloid scarring, or are undergoing chemotherapy. These conditions either compromise safety or significantly affect healing and pigment retention.
In Depth
Microblading involves creating tiny incisions in the skin, so certain health conditions make the procedure unsafe or unlikely to produce good results. Here is the complete list:
Absolute contraindications (do not proceed):
- Pregnancy and nursing: The numbing agents and pigments have not been tested for fetal safety. Wait until after you have finished nursing.
- Accutane: Must wait 12 months after stopping. Accutane severely thins the skin and compromises wound healing.
- Active skin conditions on the brows: Eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, or any rash in the brow area. The skin is too compromised for microblading to heal properly.
- Keloid scarring tendency: If you form keloids from minor skin injuries, microblading may trigger keloid formation.
- Chemotherapy or radiation: Immune suppression affects healing and increases infection risk.
- Hemophilia or severe bleeding disorders: Excessive bleeding prevents pigment retention.
Relative contraindications (proceed with caution, consult your doctor):
- Diabetes: Slower wound healing. Consult your doctor and ensure blood sugar is well-controlled.
- Autoimmune conditions: May affect healing. Doctor's clearance recommended.
- Heart conditions on blood thinners: Increased bleeding affects pigment retention.
- Viral infections (cold sores/herpes): Stress to the facial area can trigger an outbreak. Prophylactic antiviral medication is recommended.
At Pia Esthetics Day Spa in Tampa, your health and safety come first. We review your medical history during the consultation before any work begins.
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