A CONTRAINDICATION is a condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment.
If any of the following apply to you then we would not be able to offer you laser hair removal.
A full pre-treatment consultation is provided at your patch test appointment too, in order to ensure the procedure will be both safe and effective for you.
- History of Cancer; in particularly, skin cancer
- Pregnancy (including IVF)
- Two of the most commonly taken photosensitive medications are Rocaccutane and Retin-A, both of which are acne treatments. These both cause serious side effects from laser treatments, and treatment should be avoided if you are taking either of these.
- Use of photosensitive medication and herbs for which 755nm & 810nm light exposure is contraindicated
- Diseases which may be stimulated by light
- Prolonged exposure to sun or artificial tanning prior to treatment and post treatment
- Active infection of herpes simplex in the treatment area
- History of keloid scarring
- Diabetes (insulin dependent
- Fragile and dry skin
- Hormonal disorders (that are stimulated under intense light)
- Use of anticoagulants
Epilepsy - History of coagulopathies.
- Tattoos in the area – a 2cm border must be left around the tattoo
