Tattoo Removal Contraindications

Conditions affecting your Immune System

• Previous Tattoo Removal Allergic Reaction

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) an autoimmune disease often referred to simply as “Lupus”.

• Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis especially if treated with “Gold Injections” or Methotrexate

• Any other known auto-immune disorder

• Any other disease affecting your immune function e.g. following removal of your Spleen

• Liver disease such as Hepatitis A, B, C

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Bleeding Abnormalities

• Haemophilia, Von Willibrands Disease, Thrombocytopenia

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Blood Thinning Medication

• Anticoagulants such as Warfarin, Heparin, Clexane Or Dabigatron

• High doses of Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac (NB Prophylactic slow release Aspirin at 75 mg day or less is acceptable)

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Skin Conditions

• Prone to Keloid or very thick scarring

• Vitiligo or any other skin pigmentation problem

• Psoriasis or eczema (on treatment area)

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Cancer treatment

• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Cancer

• Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy for Cancer, Leukaemia, Myeloma or Lymphoma

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Other Conditions Where Fragmented Ink Particles Could Cause Harm

• Currently Pregnant

• Breast Feeding

• Acute or Chronic Kidney Disease

• Type 1 Diabetes & type 2 when on medication

• Implants / Metal Plates/ or Pacemakers

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Conditions that need a doctor’s letter to confirm the treatment is suitable before treatments can begin:

• Epilepsy

• Transplant Anti-Rejection Drugs

• Thyroid Disease

• Heart Disease

• Hypertension (High blood pressure treated with medication)

• Cancer - after 12 months

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The list below is of things that require a waiting period until you can start treatments:

• Active Herpes simplex (Cold Sores) - wait 2 weeks until its healed and use antiviral medication a few days before and continue a week after treatment

• Acute fungal infections - Wait until the condition has cleared until having your treatment

• UV exposure from sunbathing or sunbeds - wait 4 weeks before your starting your treatment and please note you cannot sunbath or go on a sunbed during your course of treatment

• Chemical Peel, Microdermabrasion or Radio Frequency - wait 4 weeks before starting treatments and do not have in the area during your treatment course.

• Medical Chemical Peels, Dermabrasion, Laser Skin Resurfacing or Face Lift at site of treatment - wait 6 months before starting treatments and do not have in the area during your treatment course.

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Drugs & Herbal Remedies

• Fever Few or St John’s Wort - both of these herbs are photosensitising and need to 
  be discontinued prior to treatment.

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