Contraindications

Contraindications

Check out our commonly asked list of questions below to see how we can help you.

Contraindications
  • Light induced seizures (please check with your neurologist if you are uncertain.)
  • Active skin infections (including non-healed cold sores) or active inflammatory skin conditions (rash, eczema, psoriasis) on the treatment area
  • Vitiligo on the treatment area
  • A current diagnosis or history of skin cancer on the treatment area (medical clearance by your provider is required to receive treatment)
  • A current sunburn on the treatment area
  • Systemic therapy with gold (injection-based, intravenous, or oral)
  • Are pregnant and/or nursing
  • Neurotoxins (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin etc.) or fillers:  You must wait one week after treatment 
  • Fake tan: You must wait one week after application or until the fake tan has completely faded 
  • Laser hair removal: You must wait one week after treatment 
  • Laser treatments, chemical peels, dermaplaning, microneedling: You must wait two weeks after treatment 
  • Photodynamic therapy: You must wait two weeks after treatment  
  • Removal of moles, milia or skin tags on the treatment area: You must wait two weeks after treatment 
  • PDO Threads: You must wait one month after treatment
  • Photosensitizing Medications including Doxycycline, Minocycline, Tetracyclines, Sulfonamide, 5-fluorouracil: You must wait one week after completion 
  • Oral Retinoids (Isotretinoin, Accutane etc.): You must wait six months after completion 
  • If you have undergone or are currently undergoing chemotherapy you must consult a Skin Laundry provider on call  
  • If you take diuretics, you must be assessed for photosensitivity 
  • Rhinoplasty: Medical clearance is required to receive treatment 
  • Facelift/necklift: Medical clearance is required to receive treatment
  • You have had an invasive/ablative treatment such as Fraxel, CO2 laser, in the previous  month  
  • You have been diagnosed with skin cancer 
  • You are pregnant and/or breastfeeding  
  • You suffer from a collagen disorder (ie. Lupus) 

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