MEDI-FACIAL & PEEL ADVICE

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MEDI FACIALS 

GENERAL SIDE EFFECTS

• Stinging/tingling/burning
• Redness to the treated area which should subside in 12 - 24 hours
• Skin may feel tender to touch, but will subside

POSSIBLE RISKS & COMPLICATIONS

• Hypersensitivity, allergic response, anaphylactic reaction (rare but can occur)
• Formation of nodules (lumps) around the treated area
• Infection/abscess formation following the treatment, eruption of cold sores
• Limited or none response to the treatment

AFTERCARE - 24 hours post treatment

• No infrared treatments 
• No further resurfacing treatments such as exfoliation, dermaplaning for example
• SPF factor 30 (at least) should be worn at all times
• No sunbeds
• No perfumes or aftershave on the area
• No Vitamin C products should be used
• No massage directly onto the area
• Apply a cold compress if any irritation occurs
• Avoid direct sunlight as your skin will be photosensitive
• Do not scratch or pick at the skin
• No additives should be used on the skin such as AHA’s
• No swimming or contact with chlorine
• Avoid extreme weather conditions

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Rosacea
• Hypersensitive skin
• Auto Immune Disorders
• Diabetes weeping acne
• Recent scarring or sunburn / heat rash
• Contagious skin disease or disorders
• Eye infections
• Open cuts and wounds
• Heat treatment in the last 24 hours
• Acne or steroid based medication
• Skin Cancer
• Boils and warts
• Cold sores
• Shingles 
• Allergies (see 

CAUTIONS

• Laser surgery treatment should take place 6 months prior to treatment if required
• Sun beds and sun tanning products should not be used 7 days prior to treatment
• Products such as Accutane should not be used within the 6 months prior to treatment (seek medical advice before discontinuing)
• Chemical peels or skin procedures such as collagen injections should wait 2-3 weeks before treatment
• Waxing and tanning should not be done within 72 hours prior to having the treatment

PLEASE NOTE:

• Due to the subjective nature of the treatment(s) it is not possible to guarantee results. 
• Longevity of treatment results may vary between individuals
• Patients can react differently to the same treatment
• List of possible risks and complications and risks is not exhaustive

MEDI FACIAL ADVISE 

Contraindications

• Pregnancy or Breast feeding
• Ingredient Allergy
• Aggravated Rosacea
• Reactive Skin

CONTAINS NO:

• PARABENS
• SYNTHETIC DYES
• SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES 
• MINERAL OIL
• PETROCHEMICALS
• PETROLUM
• LANOLIN

**NO ANIMAL TESTING**