Contraindications & Warnings

Pain-Free, Hair-Free^TM Laser Hair Removal

• History of local or recurrent skin infection
• Pregnant or Lactating*
• History of herpes simplex, especially perioral
• History of genital herpes, important when treating the pubic or bikini area
• History of keloids/hypertrophic scaring
• Isotretinoin – past and present
• Certain Medications (i.e.Accutane (if used within the last year))
• Epilepsy
• History of Koebnerizing skin disorders, such as vitiligo and psoriasis
• Previous treatment modalities – method, frequency and date of last treatment, as well as response
• Recent suntan (natural or chemical) or exposure to a tanning bed
• Tattoos or nevi present on the treated area.
• Past or ongoing medical condition (diabetes, epilepsy, high or low blood pressure, or others)

*Pregnancy including IVF procedure. Patient untreatable until menstruation returns and/or end of breast feeding.

NOTE: No waxing, plucking, bleaching, threading or chemical depilatories prior to or in between treatments.

IPL Photorejuvenation of Vascular and Pigmented Lesions

• Tanned skin (active tan) through sun exposure, chemical, or tanning bed use in the previous 30 days
• Hypopigmentation (Vitiligo)
• Any inflammatory skin condition e.g. eczema, active herpes simplex, etc. at the treatment site
• Skin cancer or any other cancer and/or any cancer drug therapy (such as Ducabaxine, Fluorouracil, Methotrexate, etc.)
• History of keloid scarring
• Epilepsy
• St. John’s Wort (herbal remedy) for depression in the past 3 months (because of increased photosensitivity)
• Isotretinoin – Roaccutane in the previous 12 months
• Tretinoin – Retin A in the last 2 weeks
• Pregnant or Lactating*
• Diabetes (because of increased possible photosensitivity and poor wound healing)

*Pregnancy including IVF procedure. Patient untreatable until menstruation returns and/or end of breast feeding.

ClearLift^TM Laser Skin Resurfacing (formerly known as Pixel Q-switch)

Absolute
• Cellulitis (MRSA)
• Psoriasis
• Lichen Planus
• Lichen Nitidus
• Renal Failure (Acute or Chronic)
• Malignancy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Vitiligo
• Immunosuppression
• Keloids
• Certain Medications (i.e.Accutane (if used within the last year))
• Collagen Vascular Diseases
• Pregnant or Lactating*

Relative
• Poorly Controlled Diabetes Mellitus
• Thrombocytopenia
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Anemia
• Bleeding Disorders
• Rheumatoid Arthritis/ Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Subnormal Intelligence or Psychiatric Disorders
• History of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
• Chronic Disease (Crohn’s Disease, IBD, etc.)

*Pregnancy including IVF procedure. Patient untreatable until menstruation returns and/or end of breast feeding.

HydraFacial^TM Skin Resurfacing

• Pregnant or Lactating*
• Accutane (if used within the last year)
• Autoimmune Diseases (Lupus, Scleroderma)
• Botox (5 days); Fillers (2 weeks)
• Cold Sores (Use medication 2 days prior and after)

Other Areas of Caution
• Red or Raised Bumps
• Unidentifiable Skin Conditions/Issues

*Pregnancy including IVF procedure. Patient untreatable until menstruation returns and/or end of breast feeding.

Microdermabrasion

• Pregnant or Lactating*
• Accutane (if used within the last year)
• Autoimmune Diseases (Lupus, Scleroderma)
• Botox (5 days); Fillers (2 weeks)
• Cold Sores (Use medication 2 days prior and after)

Other Areas of Caution
• Red or Raised Bumps
• Unidentifiable Skin Conditions/Issues

*Pregnancy including IVF procedure. Patient untreatable until menstruation returns and/or end of breast feeding.

LED Therapies

• Pregnant or Lactating*
• Accutane (if used within the last year)
• Autoimmune Diseases (Lupus, Scleroderma)
• Botox (5 days); Fillers (2 weeks)
• Cold Sores (Use medication 2 days prior and after)

Other Areas of Caution
• Red or Raised Bumps
• Unidentifiable Skin Conditions/Issues

*Pregnancy including IVF procedure. Patient untreatable until menstruation returns and/or end of breast feeding.

RF Dual-Layer Thermotherapy Body Contouring

Absolute
• History of any skin malignancy
• Chronic skin conditions / irritated skin (i.e., Urticaria)
• History of cancer
• Pregnant or Lactating*
• Active collagen or vascular disease
• High blood pressure
• Phlebitis and blood-clotting (hematology-related)
• Implantable pacemaker or automatic defibrillator/ cardioverter (AICD)
• Past or present of autoimmune illness or disorder
• Large dental metallic prosthetic implants
• Multi systemic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, renal insufficiency etc.)

Special Considerations
• Smoking
• Alcohol consumption
• Dental metallic structure (i.e., bridge)
• Recent surgical procedures
• On-going medications
• Recent (less than 6 months) use of Isotretinoin (Accutane)
• Recent (less than 1 month) use of dermal fillers
• Hormone pellets

*Pregnancy including IVF procedure. Patient untreatable until menstruation returns and/or end of breast feeding.

Venus Viva^TM Skin Resurfacing

Information coming soon

Classic Set Lashes

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