CONTRAINDICATIONS
~ RF Skin Tightening Treatment
• Pacemaker or internal defibrillator.
• Superficial
metal or other implants in the treatment area.
• Current or history of skin cancer, as well as any other
type of cancer, or premalignant moles.
• Severe concurrent conditions, such as cardiac disorders.
• Pregnancy
and nursing.
•
Impaired immune system, such as AIDS and HIV, or use of immunosuppressive medications.
• Diseases
which may be stimulated by light at the wavelengths used, such as history of Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus, Porphyria, and Epilepsy.
• Patients with a history of diseases stimulated by heat, such
as recurrent Herpes Simplex in the
treatment area, may be treated only following a
prophylactic regime.
• Poorly controlled endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or Poly Cystic Ovary.
• Any
active condition in the treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis eczema, and rash.
• Use of medication and herbs
known to induce photosensitivity to light exposure at the wavelengths used, such as
Isotretinoin
(Accutane) within the last 6 months, tetracyclines, or St. John's Wort within the last 2 weeks.
• Facial
laser resurfacing and deep chemical peeling within the last 3 months, if face is treated.
• Any surgical procedure in
the treatment area within the last 3 months or before complete healing.