Contra indications and precautions

Cryotherapy can not be used if you have any of the following;

• Agammaglobulinaemia/Cryoglobulinaema 
• Collagen vascular disease/Auto Immune disease or disorders –causes chronic inflammation of connective tissues. There are many examples including Lupus and Scleroderma
• Kidney dialysis 
• Diabetes- Poorly controlled or suffered from a diabetic ulcer
• Immunotherapy treatment/Immuno suppression/Multiple Myeloma - cancer treatment last 6m or taking immunosuppressant medication 
• Temperal Arteritis - An inflammatory reaction (such as achieved during cryotherapy treatment) may cause this to happen
• Pyoderma Gangrenosum - necrotic condition causing deep ulcers
• Raynauds Disease/Cold Urticaria - extreme reaction to cold, could be subject to formation of necrotic tissue and poor healing/development if itchy red rash in the area (hives)
• Dermal Fillers -Treatment area only, may produce a denting or pitting of filler
• Aids, Hepatitis B, C etc.
• Platelet Deficiency Diseases -Any condition which causes a reduction in platelets in the blood e.g. thrombocytopaenia
• Pregnancy
• Keloid scars
• Blood thinning agents - Bruising/may not respond to treatment
• Active Rosacea in area to be treated.

Precautions

• Diabetes (skin is slower to heal) – well controlled only
• Sunburn – wait until cleared
• Pigment disorders or ethnic skin colouration – risk of pale re-pigmentation
• Immunocompromised – risk of delayed healing

Advanced Electrolysis can not be used if you have any of the following;

• Skin diseases or disorders – Dermographia – causes hives when skin scratched or rubbed
• Cochlear implants
• Diabetes- Poorly controlled or suffered from a diabetic ulcer
• Aids, Hepatitis B, C etc. 
• Hypersensitive skin
• Varicose veins, area of lesion
• Thrombosis (check suitability with doctor)
• Blood disorders (e.g. haemophilia)
• Pacemaker
• Epilepsy
• Oedema, site area
• Pregnancy
• Keloid scar
• Platelet Deficiency Diseases -Any condition which causes a reduction in platelets in the blood e.g. thrombocytopaenia
• Active Rosacea in area to be treated

Precautions

• Infections and inflammations (including ingrown hairs and eyes) – do not treat until cleared
• Blood thinning agents - risk of bleeding/bruising
• Cuts, bruises, abrasions – do not treat until cleared
• Diabetes (skin is slower to heal) – well controlled only
• Recent piercings and tattoos -- allow 6 weeks
• Recent surgery, scar tissue or laser treatments/micro-dermabrasion - allow 6-weeks
• Sunburn – wait until cleared
• Pigment disorders or ethnic skin colouration – risk of pale re-pigmentation
• Immunocompromised – risk of delayed healing