Hydrafacial

• For low strength retinol, cease use 2 days before and after HydraFacial. Stop prescription strength Retin A (e.g. Tretinoin) 2 weeks before.
• If you have used Roaccutane, Accutane, Isotretinoin within the last six months
• Facial laser – wait two weeks
• Botox, fillers – wait two weeks (can have HydraFacial before)
• Antibiotics – 10 days clear
• Topical steroids (wait one week)
• Oral steroids (wait at least one month)
• If you have active eczema on the treatment site
• If you have open wounds on the treatment site
• If you have fresh scars on the treatment site
• If you have an allergy to shellfish, aspirin or honey
• If you have any other allergies/intolerances
• If you have an autoimmune disorder (HIV, Lupus, Hepatitis, etc.)
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• If you are currently undergoing treatment for cancer it will not be possible to treat. If you have the all-clear, it will be possible to treat with GP consent.
• Lymphatic disorders
• If you have had cold sores within the last month.
• If you are prone to cold sores, you can use Zovirax or prescription antiviral medication for a few days before and after your treatment to prevent an outbreak. Our in-house doctor can prescribe an antiviral medication for you – please enquire for details
• If you have had cosmetic injections within the last 2 weeks
• If you have had recent laser procedures or superficial skin peels in the treatment area in the last 2 weeks
• If you have had recent deep chemical peels in the treatment area

This section of medical conditions can be treated with lower vacuum settings and without the LED light

• If you are taking light sensitive medication (No LED light)
• If you have epilepsy (No LED light)
• If you are taking blood thinners (lower vacuum)
• If you have recently had cortisone or steroid injections (lower vacuum)
• If you have diabetes. You can be treated, providing your blood sugar is under control, and your skin integrity is not compromised. You may experience more redness than normal. Lower vacuum as skin is prone to bruising

Additional advice for HydraTite

Drink water prior to your treatment as hydrated skin will experience better results In addition to those conditions set out above, the following may contraindicate your treatment:

• You have had fillers in the past month (we do not recommend going over areas of fillers as the heat can degrade filler more quickly)
• Metal plates or pins in the area
• Diagnosed Rosacea in the treatment area
• Pacemakers or other medical implanted devices Inflamed acne
• Pacemakers or other medical implanted devices
• You have severe liver, heart or kidney disease
• You have thyroid disorder, severe Asthma or High blood pressure (uncontrolled) – a GP note will be required