Facials Advice
Consultation
The following local contraindications will not always prevent treatment but your therapist will avoid the contraindicated area or modify treatment:
Heart condition/Pacemaker/Claustrophobia
Hyper Pigmentation/Telangiectasia (Broken Capillaries)
Inflamed or erupted skin
Moles (raised, irregular or hairy)
Keloid Scarring
Open lessions/Cuts
Abrasions or swellings
Rosacea
Low blood pressure
Please seek medical advice prior to booking one of our Signature Facials if you have any of the following. Medical permission in writing may need to be obtained:
Botox/Fillers - written consent from your botox/fillers specialist prior to treatment
Diabetes - doctor's note if not controlled (diet or insulin)
Hepatitis/HIV - Doctor's note to state suitable for treatment
High blood pressure - Doctor's note if not controlled by medication
Prescribed Acne medication
Skin Cancer/Cancer/Multiple Sclerosis - Doctor's note required
Please
Recent Hair Removal (waxing, threading, electrolosis or epilation)/ Bleaching / Exfoliation - you must leave 48 hours prior to or post treatment
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding/IPL
Recent facial surgery or scarring
Recent laser treatment, chemical peel or microdermabrasion - skin cannot be treated for 7 days before or after
Traumatised, sunburnt, bruised or broken skin
Warts/Herpes Simplex (coldsore)/Shingles/Skin or eye infection
Infectious skin diseases (Impetigo, Scabies, Chicken Pox or Mumps)
Pre-treatment Advice
Wear clothing that is comfortable
Avoid exfoliating your skin for a few days prior to your treatment
Do not wax area prior to treatment
Beard - please shave the day/evening before your facial treatment. If you do shave on the day of your facial, be sure to do so at least six to eight hours before your appointment
No your at home skincare - we may ask you about it