Are you taking any medicines?
Aspirine Roaccutane (last 6 months) Hydrocortison crème Vitamine A-acid crème
Do you suffer from any of the following skin conditions?
Acné Psoriasis Melanoom Herpes Scars Blood vessel abnormalities
Did you undergo any of the following treatments?
Harsen Electric epilation IPL/laser Facial implants Fillers/Botox
Do you have the following complaints/conditions:
Heart problems High blood pressure Low blood pressure Diabetes Epilepsy Metal pins Lenses Pregnant
Factors that may adversely affect the outcome
° Menopause ° Stress ° Hormone treatments ° Excessive exposure to the sun or sunbed ° Recent aggressive skin treatments eg laser
Not recommended for/by:
° Pregnant women (unless specific treatment) ° Cancer patients (unless specific treatment) ° People with heart problems ° Coagulation disorders (haemophilia, use of anticoagulants) ° Severe or active acne ° Rosacea/couperose or inflammatory skin processes ° Overly sensitive skin ° Facial herpes or active skin infection ° People treated with Roaccutane 6 months before treatment
Side Effects:
° Redness ° Itching ° Slight swelling ° Dryness ° Burning sensation ° Local bleeding ° Flaking of the skin ° Tight feeling
What to avoid before treatment:
° Excessive exposure to the sun and the sunbed for 14 days before treatment Recent laser treatment or other aggressive treatments Local autoimmune treatments or treatments that cause hypersensitivity of the skin for 24 hours before treatment Blood thinners (Asaflow, CardioAspirin, clopidogrel, ...) ° Fish oil, garlic and ginseng 1 week before treatment ° Use of Botox and fillers 21 days before treatment ° Recent chemical peelings ° 2 days before treatment heat (sauna, steam bath, etc.)
Recommendations after treatment:
° Do not apply makeup for 24 hours Avoid overexposure to the sun and the solarium for 14 days Avoid heat (sauna, steam bath, ...) 1 week after treatment Do not apply aggressive hygiene products, lotions with alcohol or AHAs for 24-48 hours after treatment Do not use exfoliating products for 7 days after treatment. Do not do any intensive physical activity for 24 hours after treatment