General Precautions: | LED Specific Contraindications: | Ultrasound Specific Contraindications: |
Active herpes infection (cold sores) | Photosensitising medications | Diabetes, impaired sensation |
Injury/broken skin | Isotretinoin medication | Metal implants, braces, plates, pins |
Recent hair removal treatments | Oral or topical antibiotics | Heart conditions |
Resurfacing laser, IPL, or electrical treatments | Anticoagulant medications | Pacemaker |
Abrasive microdermabrasion or ablative skin treatments | Immunosuppressant medications | Epilepsy |
Chemical peels | Topical benzoyl peroxide | Chemotherapy/radiation |
Dermal fillers and botulinum toxin injections | Topical corticosteroids | Migraines |
Pregnancy and breastfeeding | Overactive or underactive thyroid | Autoimmune disease |
Topical or oral prescription Vitamin A (tretinoin/isotretinoin) | Hormone replacement therapy medication |
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Facial surgery | Active cancer |
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Allergies | Albinism |
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| Autoimmune disease, i.e., lupus |
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