Contraindications for Lamination

• Positive reaction to patch test done at least 24 hours prior.
• Previous reaction with same or similar service.
• Skin conditions: eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, lesions, sore, or open wounds in brow area.
• Contagious skin diseases (chickenpox, shingles, herpes).
• Skin trauma, cuts, abrasions, burns and swelling in the brow area.
• Infections such as conjunctivitis (pink eye).
• Chemotherapy.
• Weak or damaged brow hair from over-processing or recently done lamination.
• Recent surgery around eyes, head, or face.
• Hypersensitive skin/eyes.
• Alopecia.
• Trichotillomania (impulse disorder, compulsive urge to pull one’s hair).
• Any disease/disorder that causes shaking, twitching, or erratic movements.
• Recent PMU service done on brows.
• Botox or dermal fillers (on or around forehead area).
• On acne medication: Accutane, doxycycline, etc.
• On anti-aging creams or medications: Vitamin A, Retinols, AHAs/BHAs or any other medication or creams.
• Brow henna performed within the 48 hours to appointment.
• Steroid or cortisone creams as they thin and make skin sensitive.
• Pregnant or nursing.