Facial Contraindications
Unfortunately, not all treatments are for everyone. Please check our contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.
The following contraindications apply to all facials:
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Depilatory creams (wait 2 weeks)
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Areas being treated with IPL or Laser (wait 2 weeks)
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Areas being treated with Botox® or dermal fillers (wait 2 weeks)
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Active Cancer or undergoing chemotherapy or immunotherapy
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Open lesions or unhealed scars (wait 6 months)
Enzymes with acids during a facial are not advisable if you have one of the following conditions:
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Pregnancy
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Lactating Mothers
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Retin-A users must stop using Retin-A at least 1 week prior to treatments with acids
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Accutane users must stop using Accutane at least 6 months prior to treatments with acids
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Recent sunburn
Microcurrent is not advisable if you have one of the following conditions:
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Under the age of 18
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Use of Retin-A (discontinue use 3 weeks prior to treatment)
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Pregnancy, but breastfeeding is safe
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Epilepsy or history of seizures
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If you have a heart condition, microcurrent should only be performed after consultation and approval by your physician. This is an FDA requirement
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If you have Diabetes, microcurrent should only be performed after consultation and approval by your physician. This is an FDA requirement
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If you are being treated for cancer
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Have a pacemaker, metal plates, or pins in your body
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Had Botox or fillers two weeks before a microcurrent facial
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Have had recent facial surgery or metal implants in your face
Dermplaning is not advisable if you have one of the following conditions:
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Active acne outbreaks dermaplaning is great for diminishing acne scars but should not be performed during active outbreaks
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Cold sores should not be treated until lesions are healed
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Diabetes (uncontrolled)
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Bleeding/Clotting disorders
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Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy
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HIV/AIDS
High-Frequency is not advisable if you have one of the following conditions:
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Pregnancy
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Epilepsy or history of seizures
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An excessive number of dental fillings/braces
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Metal pins & plates in the local area
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An active implanted device such as a pacemaker or defibrillator
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Cancer (all forms)
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Acute infectious disease & fever
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Nausea
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Inflammatory disease
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High blood pressure (uncontrolled)/Low blood pressure
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Heart Disease
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Bleeding/Clotting disorders
NOTE: All metal jewelry must be removed prior to the treatment due to the circulation of electrical current.