Contra indications to treatment 

Cryotherapy can not be used if you have any of the following;

• Agammaglobulinaemia/Cryoglobulinaema 

• Collagen vascular disease/Auto Immune disease or disorders –causes chronic inflammation of connective tissues. There are many examples including Lupus and Scleroderma

• Kidney dialysis 

• Diabetes- Poorly controlled or suffered from a diabetic ulcer

• Immunotherapy treatment/Immuno suppression/Multiple Myeloma - cancer treatment last 6m or taking immunosuppressant medication 

• Temperal Arteritis - An inflammatory reaction (such as achieved during cryotherapy treatment) may cause this to happen

• Pyoderma Gangrenosum - necrotic condition causing deep ulcers

• Raynauds Disease/Cold Urticaria - extreme reaction to cold, could be subject to formation of necrotic tissue and poor healing/development if itchy red rash in the area (hives)

• Dermal Fillers -Treatment area only, may produce a denting or pitting of filler

• Aids, Hepatitis B, C etc.

• Platelet Deficiency Diseases -Any condition which causes a reduction in platelets in the blood e.g. thrombocytopaenia

• Pregnancy

• Keloid scars

• Blood thinning agents - Bruising/may not respond to treatment

• Active Rosacea in area to be treated.

Precautions

• Diabetes (skin is slower to heal) – well controlled only

• Sunburn – wait until cleared

• Pigment disorders or ethnic skin colouration – risk of pale re-pigmentation

• Immunocompromised – risk of delayed healing

Advanced Electrolysis can not be used if you have any of the following;

• Skin diseases or disorders – Dermographia – causes hives when skin scratched or rubbed

• Cochlear implants

• Diabetes- Poorly controlled or suffered from a diabetic ulcer

• Aids, Hepatitis B, C etc. 

• Hypersensitive skin

• Varicose veins, area of lesion

• Thrombosis (check suitability with doctor)

• Blood disorders (e.g. haemophilia)

• Pacemaker

• Epilepsy

• Oedema, site area

• Pregnancy

• Keloid scar

• Platelet Deficiency Diseases -Any condition which causes a reduction in platelets in the blood e.g. thrombocytopaenia

• Active Rosacea in area to be treated

Precautions

• Infections and inflammations (including ingrown hairs and eyes) – do not treat until cleared

• Blood thinning agents - risk of bleeding/bruising

• Cuts, bruises, abrasions – do not treat until cleared

• Diabetes (skin is slower to heal) – well controlled only

• Recent piercings and tattoos -- allow 6 weeks

• Recent surgery, scar tissue or laser treatments/micro-dermabrasion - allow 6-weeks

• Sunburn – wait until cleared

• Pigment disorders or ethnic skin colouration – risk of pale re-pigmentation

• Immunocompromised – risk of delayed healing