FINE LINE TATTOOS - CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. Absolute Contraindications

These are conditions where tattooing should not be performed under any circumstances:

• Active skin infection at or near the tattoo site (e.g., impetigo, cellulitis, herpes simplex, fungal infection)

• Known allergy to tattoo pigments, inks, or metals

• Severe bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia)

• Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (poor wound healing, increased infection risk)

• Immunocompromised states, including:HIV/AIDS with low CD4 countOrgan transplant recipients on immunosuppressants Cancer patients currently receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy

• Keloid tendency or hypertrophic scarring history

• Severe cardiac conditions with infective endocarditis risk (especially without antibiotic prophylaxis)

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding (due to potential ink toxicity and infection risk)

• Use of anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications (unless cleared by a physician)

2. Relative Contraindications

Tattooing may be done with caution or medical clearance:

• Controlled diabetes mellitus (if wound healing is adequate)

• Autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, psoriasis — tattooing may trigger flare-ups)

• Eczema, dermatitis, or psoriasis in the area to be tattooed

• Recent surgery or radiation in the area within the last 6 months

• History of fainting or syncope during procedures

• Recent sunburn or broken skin