Contraindications of Service

This is an autoimmune disease resulting in hair loss. Sufferers may be more sensitive to treatment but there should be no problems treating alopecia sufferers with Plasma Pen.

Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of the hemoglobin content of red corpuscles. Clients with this condition will bleed more profusely and will take longer to heal.

Asthma is characterized by inflammation of the air passages resulting in the temporary narrowing of the airways and making it difficult to breathe. Asthma often requires the use of an inhaler to ease breathing. Regular use of an inhaler will cause thinning of the skin and increased vascularity. If you have asthma, you may bleed more easily and sometimes bruise. Your skin may be more sensitive and take longer to heal.

Excess fat and skin are surgically removed from the upper and lower eyelid. If a patient has had blepharoplasty (and our technique is often referred to as non-surgical blepharoplasty), you must wait for 3 months post-blepharoplasty (or longer if there is still pronounced redness in the area) before a Plasma Pen treatment.

It is recommended to wait at least 21 days after BOTOX injections. It is preferable to have your Plasma Pen treatment performed prior to BOTOX being administered or when the BOTOX is just about due for a top up.

Please allow three (3) months after your brow/forehead/face lift to determine your suitability for Plasma Pen treatment.

Bruising or bleeding easily may indicate an underlying health problem, and if you are prone to bruise or bleed easily, you may take longer to heal from your Plasma Pen treatment.

If you are undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy, then we must allow 5 weeks either side of treatment to be treated with Plasma Pen. If you are to undergoing cancer treatment, you should check with your oncologist to find out when your blood count is most suitable to receive treatment. If the cancer is terminal, we may proceed with a doctor's written consent.

Celebrity Skin technicians may perform the Plasma Pen treatment with a doctor's written consent (if treating the eye area).

Contact lenses must be removed before any treatment close to the eye and must not be used for up to 72 hours post procedure. We cannot begin to stress the importance of ensuring contact lenses are removed pre-treatment.

Diabetics tend to both bleed and bruise easily, so you may find it more uncomfortable, and the healing process may be lengthier. Some clients may need to wait longer between treatments.

If it has been two years since your last seizure, we may proceed with the Plasma Pen treatment. Plasma Pen treatment may trigger an epileptic event, so we request that you complete a consent form as well as have someone bring with you at your appointment.

The Fitzpatrick scale is a numerical scale that measures the amount of melanin in the skin after exposure to the sun. The scale was developed to measure how skin reacts to ultraviolet light, or sun exposure. For Plasma Pen treatment, your Fitzpatrick Scale number needs to be 4 or less. If your skin tone is too dark, then Plasma Pen treatment will result in hypopigmentation (white spots). Your number can be lowered by not tanning for several weeks before treatment, as well as refraining for 2 months after during the healing process. Alternatively, a test patch can be done in an inconspicuous area to see if you are susceptible to hypopigmentation.

If you have recently undergone any laser surgery for the eye. such as LASIK.it is recommended to wait 8-12 weeks post-surgery.

This is a condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury. Clients with this condition will bleed more profusely and will take longer to heal.

Herpes Simplex is a viral infection commonly referred to as a cold sore or fever blister - usually around the mouth. If you have ever had a cold sore you are more likely to have an outbreak after Plasma Pen treatment in that area. We suggest that you ask your physician for an antiviral treatment such as acyclovir at least 5 days before treatment and 5 days after treatment.

Plasma Pen is not safe for individuals with HIV / AIDS / Hepatitis.

This is an over-production of melanin which has permanently damaged the surface of the skin. It is more commonly seen in Afro-Caribbean, Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin skin types. It presents as darker patches of skin. Unfortunately, Plasma Pen is not appropriate for anyone with hyperpigmentation or having skin types 5-6 on the Fitzpatrick scale.

It is recommended to wait at least 21days after the filler has been administered before doing a Plasma Pen treatment. It is also common for lips with large amounts of filler or fat in them to have slower or compromised healing. In some cases, the lips can become infected more easily during the healing process after working close to the lip.

We request written consent from a doctor if you have kidney or liver disease.

Due to the inflammation and swelling associated with lupus, the Plasma Pen treatment cannot be safely performed.

If you require antibiotics when you visit your dentist, then you will need to do the same prior to any Plasma Pen treatment.

Retinal Detachment is where the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue. Initial detachment may be localized but without rapid surgical treatment the entire retina may detach, leading to vision loss and blindness. We ask that if you have experienced retinal conditions, that you obtain a written consent form from your ophthalmic surgeon prior to commencing Plasma Pen treatment in the eye area.

All skin disorders can make the skin exceedingly dry and treatment more uncomfortable because the skin is usually thinner and more sensitive. It is not recommended to treat any areas with Plasma Pen that are affected by any of these skin disorders.

This type of scar is raised instead of being flat and continues to grow beyond the perimeter of the original wound. When new, they are often purple/pink becoming more pink/white as they mature. Unfortunately, Plasma Pen is not an appropriate treatment for keloid or hypertrophic scars.

Please wait 6 months after a shingles outbreak before undergoing a Plasma Pen procedure.

If you suffer from sties or conjunctivitis, please wait at least 6 weeks following treatment prior to undergoing your Plasma Pen procedure. It is possible that the Plasma Pen treatment may cause the condition to recur if having the eye area treated.

If you suffer from underactive thyroid, you may find that your healing time is slightly longer than typical.

Unfortunately, clients with vitiligo are not good candidates for Plasma Pen due to the risk associated with outbreaks in other areas of the body or face.