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Tattooing during pregnancy: to do or not to do?
Last reviewed: 06.07.2025

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Tattooing during pregnancy causes a lot of controversy and questions, as do other cosmetic procedures that occur during the period of bearing a child. Pregnancy is not a disease, but the happiest period in the life of any woman, a period in which she should look 100%. Let's look at the issue of tattooing and find out whether pregnant women can do this procedure?
Is tattooing dangerous during pregnancy or are these just stupid warnings that prevent future mothers from looking beautiful? Many specialists and cosmetologists who do tattooing ask pregnant women to refrain from this procedure. The reason for the ban on tattooing during pregnancy is very simple - applying permanent makeup is a rather painful procedure. And since a woman's skin becomes hypersensitive during pregnancy, regular tattooing can cause premature birth or bleeding.
It is also worth considering the fact that tattooing is done with special ink, and there is no data on its effect on the body, and especially on the body of a pregnant woman. Refrain from tattooing during pregnancy, let these nine months pass without any risks and dangers. If you still decide to have a tattoo procedure, then be sure to consult with a cosmetologist, a master who will do the tattoo and a gynecologist. And most importantly, tattooing is strictly prohibited in the first trimester of pregnancy, since any "emergency" situations and nervous experiences can cause a miscarriage.
Eyebrow tattooing during pregnancy
Eyebrow tattooing during pregnancy is the most popular cosmetic procedure, as it makes it easier for a woman to take care of herself. After tattooing, there is no need to waste time on tidying up and shaping your eyebrows.
Permanent makeup or cosmetic eyebrow tattooing is an invasive procedure that requires the work of specialists who can predict the behavior of the female body after the procedure. During eyebrow tattooing during pregnancy, the skin is injured. In order for the skin to heal faster and more successfully, eyebrows require careful care. And some mothers, especially girls with difficult pregnancies, simply cannot do this.
Is it painful to get eyebrow tattooing during pregnancy?
This question is asked by both pregnant and non-pregnant patients. If we talk about sensations during the tattooing procedure, then eyebrows are the most painless surface, unlike lips or eyelids. During the tattooing process, anesthesia is not used, since the depth of penetration of the needle with ink is 0.5 mm. After such eyebrow tattooing, you will have to carry out additional procedures to update the color and shape of the eyebrows.
If a cosmetologist performs deep permanent eyebrow tattooing, then anesthesia is necessarily used. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that each person has a different sensitivity threshold, and pregnant women are hypersensitive. Therefore, you should not endure pain, expose the body to stress, if each master can offer various painkillers. But here another problem arises - how will a painkiller, injection or cream-gel affect a pregnant body?
Permanent eyebrow tattooing is economical, convenient, practical and very beautiful. Eyebrow, eyelid or lip tattooing allows a woman to always look beautiful. And this is very important for every woman, since the issue of beauty is one of the most important for any beauty. Beautiful, well-groomed eyebrows improve your mood, give you confidence and increase your self-esteem. It is not surprising that this procedure is so interesting for expectant mothers. Since pregnant women also want to maintain their attractiveness and beauty, and not waste time on taking care of their appearance.
Eyebrow tattooing during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not recommended for eyebrow tattooing. During pregnancy, the female body experiences hormonal changes and increased stress. And due to hormonal changes, it is simply impossible to predict the behavior of the dye, that is, mascara. For example, the color of the paint will not be what you planned, or the paint will come off much faster than expected.
Another nuance is the increased sensitivity of pregnant and breastfeeding women. And here it is very difficult to do eyebrow tattooing without anesthesia. And any drugs, especially anesthesia, are contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless of course it is an urgent need.
Is it possible to get a tattoo during pregnancy?
Is it possible to do tattooing during pregnancy? There are as many opinions as there are pregnant women. Each woman decides for herself whether she is ready to take the risk for the sake of beautiful, well-groomed eyebrows or whether the procedure can be postponed.
A real specialist who does eyebrow tattooing will never undertake to do tattooing for a pregnant woman, as there are a lot of nuances that are impossible to predict. Starting from the wrong color of eyebrows to painful sensations.
Let's look at all the contraindications that concern eyebrow tattooing during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Hypertension, high blood pressure.
- First trimester of pregnancy.
- In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy, eyebrow tattooing can only be done with the permission of a gynecologist.
- During breastfeeding, eyebrow tattooing cannot be done using anesthesia.
- Eyebrow tattooing is prohibited if there is an allergy to the product that will be used as mascara.
- Eyebrow tattooing is strictly prohibited if the pregnant woman has acne or any irritations or wounds on her face.
Whether it is possible to do eyebrow tattooing during pregnancy and whether it is worth doing tattooing during pregnancy is up to you to decide. But remember that all responsibility for the result of the procedure and possible consequences lies only with you. Be guided not only by your interests and desires, but also by what will be best for the baby you are carrying. Do not risk your future happiness and health.
Be healthy!