You are NOT able to have laser removal if any of the following contra-indications applies to you:

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Diabetes type 1 and 2 on medications

• Implants, metal plates or pacemakers

• Autoimmune diseases

• Blood thinning anticoagulants such as Warfarin, Heparin, Clexane, Dabigatron.

• Blood thinning medications - high doses of Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac. 

• Haemophilia / any bleeding abnormalities

• Keloid scarring

• Vitiligo or any skin pigmentation problem

• Psoriasis or eczema (on treatment area)

• Sunburn

• UV exposure from sunbathing or sunbeds (you must wait 4 weeks before starting your treatment and you cannot sunbath or use sunbeds during the course of your treatment)

• Recent use of Roaccutane (within the last 3 months)

• Previous tattoo removal allergic reaction

• Liver disease such as Hepatitis A, B, C

• HIV 

• Acute or chronic kidney disease

• Cancer

• Chemotherapy or radiotherapy

• Photodynamic therapy (PDT) for Cancer

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Other medical conditions that will require a doctor's 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)

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Things on the list below will require a waiting period before you can start treatment:

• Active herpes simplex (cold sores) must wait 2 weeks until healed and use anti-vrial mediciation a few days before and to be continued for a week after treatment.

• UV exposure from sunbathing or sunbeds - you must wait 4 weeks before treatment and you cannot sunbathe or use sunbeds during your course of treatment.

• Chemical peel, microdermabrasion, or radio frequency - you must wait 4 weeks before starting treatment and do not have these treatments in the area during your course.

• Medical chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, or face lift at site of treatment, you must wait 6 months before starting treatment and do not have in the area treated during your course of treatment.

• Herbal remedies - Fever Few or St John's Wort - must stop 4 weeks before as they are photosensitising which may burn the skin.

• Anti-inflammatory pain relief drugs such as Ibuprofen or Aspirin - must wait 1-2 weeks to allow it to clear from your system.

• Prescribed drug for a short term by GP / Hospital - must wait 6 weeks to allow the drugs to completely clear from your system. If long term, you must obtain a letter of authorisation by your GP. (As long as the medications are not contra-indicated).

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If you have any conditions or medications that are not listed above, please contact Rachel here and she will be able to advise.