Contraindications of Electrolysis Treatments

 

Electrolysis treatments aren't for everyone.

(The list is not meant to be exhaustive but is a good starting point for issues that are contraindicated for electrolysis treatments.)

Any concern, please contact us before booking.

-- Body dysmorphic disorder

 

-- People with the following health conditions must avoid Electrolysis treatments: active skin disease, implanted pacemakers, other electronic implants, lack of skin/temperature sensation, hypertrophic/keloid scarring, history of skin cancer, during hormonal therapy or any infectious diseases.

 

 

 

 

-- individuals with infectious disease

 

-- Individuals with a known history of frequent Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 or 2 lesions should begin prophylaxis prior to treatment as prescribed by their physician. Clients are advised to take the antiviral medications (examples: acyclovir or valacyclovir) at least one day before and continue after each treatment session strictly as directed until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop taking medication too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated or may become more tolerant and difficult to treat.

 

-- Other heat-stimulated diseases

-- Stop using topical products containing, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, AHA, alcohols, witch hazel, astringents, vitamin A and its derivatives, such as retinoids (ex: over-the-counter retinol and prescribed stronger tretinoin (Retin A), Tazorac, or etc. for at least 1 week before and after electrolysis treatment.

Discontinue isotretinoin (Accutane) for at least 6 months prior to electrolysis.

-- A certificate from your doctor is required before commencing Electrolysis treatment when you have suffered from at least one of the following health conditions: diabetes, high blood pressure, epilepsy, moles in area to be treated, metal implants in body (eg birth control IUD, metal staples in the chest, screws, pins or plates to repair broken bones or etc.), haemophilia, pregnancy, trying to conceive, during breastfeeding, on blood thinning medications or recovering from a recent operation (less than 6 months).

-- A certificate from your doctor is required before I can remove hair from your moles or pigment-producing skin cells to prove that you have had those areas checked and they are not cancerous. The needle used for removing hair from moles or pigment-producing areas, such as red and brown spots as for examples, should NOT be used elsewhere for normal skin areas to prevent cross contamination/metastasis.

-- Tattoos must be at least 6 months old before the electrolysis treatment can begin in such area.

*** Please inform us of pregnancy, breastfeeding, any other changes of your health condition and medications when booking & before starting each treatment session. ***

 

 

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