Hydradermabrasion FAQ's
Services must be postponed if any of the following apply to you:
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Botox or Dysport injections within the past 2 weeks
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Accutane
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Any facial waxing within the past 7 days (not including eyebrow wax)
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Cancer or post-cancer treatments
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Active skin abrasions or lesions
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Retin A within 7 days of treatment
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Blood thinner medication
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Laser procedure within the past 2 weeks
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Chemical peel within the past 2 weeks
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Skin bleaching creams
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Viral infection/influenza/cold sore
Services may still be provided at our estheticians discretion:
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Autoimmune disease, Lupus, allergies
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Eczema/psoriasis
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Diabetes
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Injections or fillers within the past 2 weeks
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Epilepsy
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High/low blood pressure
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Lymphatic disorder
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Steroid injections/Cortisone
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Thyroid condition
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Rosacea
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Stage 3 or 4 acne
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Under medical care
RF or ultrasound services are contraindicated and cannot be performed if any of the following apply to you:
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Pregnancy breastfeeding
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Cancer (all forms)
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Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy
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Immunodeficiency
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Lupus
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High blood pressure (uncontrolled)
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Diabetes (uncontrolled)
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Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)
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Heart problems or diseases
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Kidney damage, diseases or problems
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Liver damage, diseases or problems
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Hemorrhagic disease, trauma or bleeding
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Numb or insensitive to heat
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Rosacea
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An active implanted device such as a pacemaker or defibrillator
Conditions that need a doctor's letter to confirm the treatment is suitable before treatments can begin:
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Epilepsy
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Transplant anti-rejection drugs
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Thyroid disease
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Heart disease
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Hypertension (high blood pressure treated with medication)
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Cancer - after 12 months
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Metal implants/screws (avoid area)
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Metal contraceptive coil (avoid area)
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Pacemaker
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Age under 18