Contraindications

Medical Conditions to be discussed at consultation: 

ALOPECIA, DRY EYE, GLAUCOMA, HAY FEVER, THYROXIN  

ASTHMA 

Regular use of an inhaler can cause thinning of the skin and increased vascularity.  Their skin is often more sensitive more prone to bleeding and they will take longer to heal. 

CONTACT LENSES 

Contact lenses must be removed before any treatment close to the eye. You should not use contact lenses for up to 72 hours post-procedure.

THYROID PROBLEMS 

Clients with an under active thyroid may experience slightly longer healing time after treatment but should otherwise present no problem. 

ACNE 

I will NOT treat directly over active acne. 

ANEMIA 

 These clients will bleed easily and it will take longer to heal.  A higher risk of bruising with delayed healing possible. 

BLEPHAROPLASTY (Surgical) 

If you have had a blepharoplasty (and our technique is often referred to as non-surgical blepharoplasty) you must wait for 3 months before treatment around the  eyes (or longer if there is still pronounced redness in the area).  

BOTOX 

It is recommended to wait at least 21 days after Botox (or other neurotoxins) have been injected before commencing with Plasma Pen treatment. It is preferable to perform treatment prior to Botox being administered or when Botox is about due as this allows me to see your skin when it is naturally positioned.  

BROW/ FACELIFT/ FOREHEAD PROCEDURE 

Must wait three months if you have had a surgical brow/forehead/facelift procedure.  

BRUISE/ BLEED EASILY 

You will bruise easily and it may take longer to heal. If bruising occurs it should pass within 4 to 7 days.  

CANCER 

 If you are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy then you must wait 6 months before treatment with Plasma Pen. You should check with your oncologist to find out when your blood count is suitable to receive treatment.

CATARACTS 

Must have a doctor’s written consent if treating the eye area.  

DIABETICS 

Diabetics have a tendency to both bleed and bruise easily depending on the severity of their diabetes. They may find treatment more uncomfortable than usual and the healing process may be delayed.  You may also need to wait longer then 12 weeks between treatments. 

EPILEPSY 

If you have not had an episode in 2 years you may receive treatment. You need to bring someone with you to your appointment. This procedure may trigger a seizure and you must sign a consent form. You must also have written medical consent from your doctor. 

EYE LASER SURGERY 

It is recommended to wait 8-12 weeks post surgery unless written medical consent is given. 

HERPES SIMPLEX 

 If you have ever had a cold sore then you are more likely to have an outbreak after Plasma Pen treatment in that area. I suggest you ask your doctor for medication or use Lysine which is available from most local pharmacies. You should take medication 5 days before treatment and 5 days after treatment. None of this offers a guarantee that you will not have an outbreak. 

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE 

Treatment can cause you to be anxious resulting in higher blood pressure. If you have severe high blood pressure issues then you need to obtain written medical consent. 

INJECTABLE FILLERS 

It is recommended to wait at least 21 days after the filler has been administered before doing any treatments. It is also common for lips with large amounts of filler or fat to have slower or compromised healing.  

KIDNEY & LIVER DISEASE 

Disease of the liver and kidneys can effect healing. Written consent from a doctor is required if you have kidney or liver disease. 

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE 

The mitral valve in the heart occasionally malfunctions and require prophylactic antibiotics to prevent an infection. If you need to take antibiotics when you visit your dentist then you will need to do the same prior to any Plasma Pen treatment. 

SKIN DISORDERS (e.g. psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis) 

Skin disorders can make the skin exceedingly dry and treatment more uncomfortable as the skin is usually thin and more sensitive.  I will not treat these areas.

SCAR ATROPIC 

Indented or depressed scars that look like valleys or holes in the skin. You may be treated around these areas if scar is at least 6 months old.  

SHINGLES 

Leave a 6 month gap between the end of the virus and Plasma Pen procedure. 

STYES/ CONJUNCTIVITIS or FREQUENT EYE INFECTIONS 

If you suffer regularly from eye infections then you should ensure that the eye has at least 6 weeks to heal.  Plasma Pen procedure may cause the condition to reoccur if you have the eye area treated.

TRICHOTILOMANIA 

Condition where a person feels compelled to pull out hair on head, brows or lashes. These people are prone to picking during their healing procedure which will increase their risk of infection, raise the risk of hyperpigmentation and ultimately compromise their result. 

WILL NOT TREAT FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

BREAST FEEDING, PREGNANCY, BIRTHMARKS, PORT WINE STAINS, HEMOPHILIA,  

HEPATITIS, HIV/AIDS, HYPERPIGMENTATION, LUPUS, RETINAL DETACHMENT, SCAR-HYPERTROPHIC, SCARKELOID, STEROIDS or CORTISONE, VITILIGO 

ANESTHETICS ALLERGY 

 If you are allergic to the “caine” used in anesthetics then the treatment can go ahead ONLY if you are comfortable to proceed without the use of any anesthetic. A cold compress, freezing or cooling unit could be used instead.  

ANTI-COAGULANTS (Warfarin) 

Used to thin the blood following illness or surgery. I will not treat clients on this medication.

Medications: 

ANTABUSE 

Causes a severe reaction to anything containing alcohol. Treatment should not be carried out until 6 months after the last tablet was taken. Do not resume medication until 4-6 weeks after treatment. 

THYROXIN 

Medication for thyroid disorders;  you may find the skin is more sensitive.  

BLOOD THINNERS (Aspirin-Ibuprofen) 

More prone to bruising and bleeding but you can still be treated. Additional treatments may be required. 

INSULIN 

Medication taken by diabetics. It is advisable to obtain medical consent due to slower healing and increased  risk of infection.  

ROACCUTANE & ACCUTANE 

Steroid cream and accutane oral medication for treatment of acne can thin the skin considerably. Treatment should not be carried out until 6 months after the last tablet was taken. Do not resume medication until 6 weeks after Plasma Pen treatment.