Pacemaker ALERT
I recently had a client that came in for a unilateral areola
tattoo, following her mastectomy and had pacemaker placed under his skin, approximately
5 inches from where the tattoo needed to be placed.
Fortunately, we require medical clearance prior to areola
tattooing and her cardiologist called to speak to me to explain that he was
concerned that there could be interference from the machine so close to her
pacemaker and called a medical supply company to deliver a magnetic donut that
was to be placed over the pacemaker while I performed the tattoo procedure.
I had never come across this before. I feel compelled to
share this information since this presents a significant risk. The medical
clearance we require was a blessing. I would not have been able to proceed
without getting such clearance.
Medical Clearance happens to be the law in NJ but I
encourage everyone to do so. It is so simple. I just ask my client to bring one
sentence from their doctor or surgeon on letterhead or prescription pad stating
they are cleared for areola tattooing.
Warmly,
Rose Marie Beauchemin
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