LASER HAIR REMOVAL

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

LASER HAIR REMOVAL CONTRAINDICATIONS

If you suffer from any of these conditions, you may not be suitable for treatment. Your laser practitioner will advise you to provide a letter from GP confirming your suitability.

• Vitiligo
• Metal pins (depends on area)
• Diabetes
• Porphyria
• Haemophilia
• Lupus Disease
• Herpes (depends on area)
• Hepatitis
• History of Keloid Scarring
• Xeroderma (XP)
• Use of anti-coagulants
• Use of anti-coagulants
• Liver or kidney disease
• Epilepsy
• Heart diseases or pacemakers
• Cancer of any
• Cancer of any form at any time
• Autoimmune diseases, HIV or AIDS
• Several high blood pressure or circulation problems
• Deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, inflammation of the veins.

TEMPORAL CONTRAINDICATIONS, WHICH AFFECT LASER HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENT

• Pregnant, breastfeeding or lactating
• Psoriazis or Eczema (in treatment area)
• Recently tanned skin:

-Sun (UVA/UVB) exposure (4 weeks after last exposure)

-Tan bed (4 weeks after last use)

-Fake tan (4 weeks after last use)

-Bleaching agents (4 weeks after last use)

• Chemical Peeling:

-Light chemical peeling (2 weeks after last treatment for light peeling)

-Medical peeling with TCA is longer (required doctor approval)

• Microdermabrasion (3-4 weeks after last use)
• Treatment with: Anti-inflammatories (2 weeks after last use)
• Oral Antibiotics (2 weeks after last use)
• Photosensitive drugs (2 weeks after)
• Hydrocortisone (3 weeks after last use)
• Medical strength retinoid (4 weeks after last use)
• Acutane-Roaccutane (6 months to 1 year after last use)
• Wax, tweezing, plucking, threading (4 weeks after last use)

Photo-Sensitising Topical Creams, Natural Supplements, or Oral Medication – Laser Contraindications

-Citrus Essential Oils: Oils taken from the rind of Orange, Lemon, Mandarin, Lime, and Bergamot are highly photo-sensitising and if used in pure form, will cause skin to burn if exposed too long to light. The client needs to wash off the oil and leave the skin 24 hours to return to normal

– St John’s Wort, Prescribed Retin-A: If the client has used any of these medications for up to 1 month, they need to cease use and come back in a

month. If the client has used any of these for over a month, then they need

to cease use and leave any Laser treatments for 3 (three) months.

-In the case of Retin-A (also called Retinol or Concentrated Vitamin A) or St

John’s Wort, we are only concerned with creams that have been prescribed

by a GP, Naturopath, or Dermatologist. Over the counter products are very

low dose and largely ineffective, and are not considered a contraindication to treatment but client must cease of use a week before treatment.

Medication

Many medications come with side-effects, including those that will make your skin more photosensitive. This means that your skin might react more negatively to change – such as laser hair removal.

If this is the case, you might want to think of ways to get around the issue. For example, taking a break from the problematic medication may be an option or switching to an alternative treatment. Having a discussion with your GP will help determine the right course of action for your needs.

Sun tan

The sun will cause your skin to create more melanin, which is there to protect your skin from damage. However, this can cause your skin colour to become patchy and uneven, which isn’t the best start for laser hair removal.

In the event of an active or severe sunburn, the procedure cannot go ahead. You’ll be expected to allow the skin to fully heal before returning for your treatment. You should

Lesions, open wounds

Laser hair removal can be especially painful in areas of the body where there are lesions or open wounds. It’s therefore a good idea to postpone the procedure until they’ve fully healed.

The beams can potentially slow down the healing process and lead to additional discomfort. Many consultants will refuse to carry out laser hair removal until the lesions have disappeared.

Herpes & cold sores

Laser hair removal is possible once the herpes virus is kept under control. However, bear in mind that you will be required to make sure that prescription medication has been taken, and that the condition is in remission before a consultation.

Herpes and cold sores are treated as contagious skin diseases, so don’t be surprised if you’re initially turned away. Once the problem has disappeared, you should be able to undergo the procedure.

Moles

If you have a mole, you can still undergo laser hair removal. The beams used aren’t on the UV spectrum, so there is so far no evidence to suggest they can change a mole and make it cancerous.

However, it is important to keep an eye on any visual alterations that may occur. If you do see anything suspicious, make sure you inform your GP of the treatment and have it checked as soon as possible.

Recent waxing/plucking

Any laser hair removal treatment requires there to be a follicle to target. If you’ve recently plucked or waxed your body, there won’t be any. It’s usually recommended that you wait two weeks before attempting laser hair removal. Alternatives like shaving or depilatory creams are great to bridge that gap between hair and laser results!

Depilatory creams

Depilatory creams work by dissolving the hair in a chemical substance. This is achieved using keratinocytes, which will not only kill keratin in the hair, but also in the skin.

However this act’s as a great alternative to use in between laser treatments so that the hairs are still available for treatment. Your consultant will advise you individually.

Hirsutism, Thyroid Condition, Polycistic or Ovarian Syndrome

Hirsutism is a genetic condition that sees women experiencing excessive hair growth. The hairs are generally thick and dark, making them easy to see.

Laser hair removal can be an effective way of getting rid of these unwanted hairs. It is worth bearing in mind that the procedure can take longer for hirsutism sufferers – potentially several months – and it is generally most effective on women with pale skin and dark hair.

Please call us if you need more details about any of these contraindications: +44 20 328 777 47

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