Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to performing PMU?

• A. Pregnancy
• B. Active infection in the area
• C. Allergy to pigments or anesthetics
• D. Controlled diabetes with good healing

Answer: (D)

In PMU, safety hinges on whether the body can heal well and avoid infection. Among these scenarios, the one that is not a contraindication is when diabetes is well controlled and healing is good. When blood sugar is well managed, the risk of poor healing or infection is minimized, so the procedure can proceed with proper precautions.

Pregnancy is generally treated as a precaution or reason to defer elective cosmetic procedures, due to potential risks to the mother or fetus and to avoid managing during pregnancy.

Active infection in the treatment area is a clear reason to postpone, since inserting pigment into infected tissue can spread infection and impair healing.

Allergy to pigments or to the anesthetic used is another clear contraindication, because even a patch or small exposure could trigger an allergic reaction, with potentially serious consequences.

So, well-controlled diabetes with good healing is not a contraindication.