MEDI FACIALS (SOME INCLUDE MICRODERMABRASION )
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**