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This is a student reference guide to contraindications, pre and post treatment advice. Have a good read through all my pre and post advice to check if this treatment is right for your client.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Epilepsy
Cancer at any time and in any form
Blood disorders
Internal heat in the body (ex: fever or acute inflammation)
Kidney and liver disease
Severe high blood pressure or circulation problems
Severe Couperosis
Hemorrhagic disease, trauma, vascular rupture
Inflammation of the veins, phlebitis
Infections
Autoimmune diseases
Red, dry, and itchy skin rashes
Transmissible diseases
Impetigo
Diabetes - Clients must provide written permission from their GP before treatment can be carried out.
Accutane - Accutane causes thinning of the skin; you must wait 6 months after discontinuing Accutane before performing having the treatment.
PRE-TREATMENT ADVICE
Two days prior to treatment, discontinue using all alpha hydroxy acid products (those containing glycolic or lactic acid), salicylic acid products, retinoids (Retin A, Renova, Differin and Tazorac) and other topical acne medications such as benzoyl peroxide. If in doubt about using any product, please seek medical advice.
The following procedures should not be performed for a minimum of 7 days before:
Waxing
Tweezing
Electrolysis
Laser treatments (any kind)
Injections (Collagen & BOTOX)
Chemical peels (any kind)
Facials
NOTE: If you have a history of herpes simplex virus (cold sores or fever blisters), in rare instances a reactivation of this condition could occur after treatment. Please inform your nurse or physician so that an anti-viral medication can be prescribed before the treatment.
AFTERCARE ADVICE
Do not directly expose the treated area to the sun for at least 48 hours after the treatment. Use a sunscreen every day that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, preferably one containing zinc or titanium dioxide, which should not irritate the skin.
The following procedures should not be performed for a minimum of 7 days after:
Waxing
Scrubs or exfoliants
Electrolysis
Tweezing
Injections (Collagen & BOTOX)
Laser treatments (any kind)
Facials or masks
Chemical peels (any kind)
SKINCARE ADVICE FOR YOUR CLIENTS
Your skin works hard to keep you healthy, and you can return the favour by looking after it.
Top Tips
Use an SPF. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) rays, which are the main cause of skin ageing and can cause skin cancer.
Stop smoking. Smoking is one of the main environmental factors in premature skin ageing by breaking down and preventing the production of new collagen. Smoking also causes the tiny blood vessels in the skin to constrict, reducing the supply of oxygen to the skin.
Cut down your alcohol consumption. When you drink alcohol, your body and skin can become dehydrated, leaving the skin looking older and tired.
Eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water.
Follow a skin care routine to nourish and treat your skin. Ask your skin care professional what products would be best suited to protect and improve your skin. Cleanse morning and night. Exfoliate. Use a mask, eye cream and skin appropriate moisturiser.