PulseLift Contraindications & After Care

CONTRAINDICATIONS 

Unfortunately not all treatments are for everyone. Please check our contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.

Conditions that would mean you were not able to have this treatments:

• Pregnant

• Breastfeeding

• HIV/AIDS

• Cancer (all forms)

• Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy

• Immunodeficiency

• Lupus

• High blood pressure (uncontrolled)

• Diabetes (uncontrolled)

• Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)

• Heart problems or diseases

• Kidney damage, diseases or problems

• Liver damage, diseases or problems

• Haemorrhagic disease, trauma or bleeding

• Numb or insensitive to heat

• Rosacea

• Active implanted device such as pacemaker or defibrillator

Dental Considerations

Because PulseLift stimulates the facial muscles via the nerves, this may also affect the nerves in the mouth.

• Clients with extensive dental issues may experience increased sensitivity or sensation during treatment.

• While the procedure does not cause dental problems, if you have any underlying dental or gum infections, the treatment may irritate the area or bring the symptoms to the surface.

Conditions that need a doctors letter to confirm the treatment is suitable before treatments can begin:

• Epilepsy

• Transplant Anti-Rejection Drugs

• Thyroid Disease

• Heart Disease

• Hypertension (High blood pressure treated with medication)

• Cancer - after 12 months

The list below is of things that require a waiting period until you can start treatments:

• Recent surgery (wait 6 months)

• Recent scars (wait 6 months)

• Open lesions (avoid area)

• Skin diseases (avoid area)

• Infection (avoid area)

• Antibiotics (wait until course completed)

• Inflammation (avoid area)

• Varicose veins (avoid area)

• Prosthesis/silicone implants (avoid area)

• Metal implants/screws (avoid area)

• Metal contraceptive coil (avoid area)

• Depilatory creams (wait 2 weeks)

• Areas being treated with IPL or Laser (wait 2 weeks)

• Areas being treated with Botox® (wait 3 months) or dermal fillers (wait 2 weeks)

• Suntan (sun must be avoided the entire duration of the treatment regime)

• Chronic inflammation (depending on severity of chronic inflammatory conditions - consider that treatment will increase inflammation and anti-inflammatory medications reduce the effectiveness of the treatment - please discuss with your doctor first.

Pre Treatment Advice

You should try to avoid doing anything that will irritate your skin immediately before treatment. This includes sunbathing (natural or artificial). Practitioners are unlikely to treat someone who has sun burn for example, as they would be more likely to suffer pain from the addition of heat to the already damaged skin; however an established tan would be fine.

Some women find that their skin is more sensitive right before and during their menstrual cycle so if you are a woman, you might want to take this effect on pain threshold into consideration when scheduling your treatment appointment(s).

Stop using active products like retinols and exfoliants for at least 4 days prior and you can resume your normal routine 4 days post treatment.

Post Treatment Advice

• Do not use active skin care for 3 - 4 days post treatment.

• Use a SPF (which you should be anyway)

• If the skin feel 'tingly' do not worry you are just feeling the natural activity of the treatment, this will settle within 24 hours.

Potential Risks of PulseLift

While PulseLift treatments are generally safe, two potential side effects may occur:

1. Temporary Tooth Sensitivity

   During treatment, PulseLift stimulates the facial muscles. Because these muscles are close to the teeth, some clients may feel temporary nerve irritation in their teeth. This sensation only occurs during the procedure, has no lasting effects, but can feel uncomfortable.

   
   

2. Superficial Skin Burns

   PulseLift uses radio frequency to gently heat the skin, encouraging collagen and elastin production for tightening and rejuvenation. To achieve results, the skin must be warmed. In rare cases, this may cause a mild, superficial burn in sensitive areas. If this occurs, the skin should be left to heal naturally without applying products until fully recovered.