Client Safety
Your health and safety is of utmost importance to us. Please familiarise yourself with the indications and contraindications of a skin treatment that you are interested in, to gain an understanding if it suitable and safe for you. We cover this information during your initial consultation with us, but please read through this information prior to scheduling your consultation.
Indications refer to symptoms or skin characteristics that indicate a skin treatment will be safe and effective for you.
Contraindications refer to symptoms, skin characteristics, or medical history that make a skin treatment unsuitable and unsafe for an individual.
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Large pores
Fine lines / mild wrinkles
Mild - moderate atrophic scarring
Hyperpigmentation
Dullness
Rejuvenation objectives
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History of keloid scarring
History of herpes simplex (cold sores)
Active bacterial, viral, or fungal infection
Recent cold, fever, flu, or any other illness
Autoimmune or blood- related illnesses (e.g., haemophilia, blood clotting disorders)
Immunosuppression
Hypersensitive skin
Allergy to stainless steel
Active acne or inflammation in the skin
Severe eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea
Cancer
Diabetes
Recent skin treatment (e.g., laser, chemical peel, etc)
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Vascular conditions
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Hyperpigmentation
Acne
Textured skin (bumpiness)
Early signs of ageing
Sun damage
Dullness
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Allergy or sensitivity to peeling agent ingredient(s)
Hypersensitive skin
Frequent sun exposure
Sun burned skin
Wind burned skin
Viral, bacterial, or fungal infection
Current or recent (6 months) use of isotretinoin (accutane)
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
History of herpes simplex (cold sores)
Psoriasis or eczma
History of keloid scarring
Autoimmune diseases
Skin cancer
Use of photosensitising medication