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Contra-indications

What is a Contra-indication?

A contra-indication is a factor which prevents the client from being suitable to have a treatment. This could be a medical condition. Contra-indications can be permanent, temporary, or area specific. While having some contra-indications may mean you aren't suitable to have a certain treatment at all, others may be able to be worked around. If you have anything listed below or are unsure always ask your GP (General Practitioner) prior to booking your appointment.

Contra-indications for nail treatments: 

• Nail infection 
• Skin disorders or infections affecting the hands or feet 
• Broken sore skin in treatment area 
• Nail separation 
• Bruising or broken bones
• Recent scar tissue 
• Extremely weak nails 
• Badly bitten nails

Contra-indications for Elim treatments:

It is ok to perform this treatment on someone that is pregnant. After the first trimester is personally advised.

All Elim products are safe to use on people who are diabetic.

It's important to be aware that there are some contraindications to treatment which I have listed below. This means that it is not safe to carry out these treatments until the contraindication is no longer there.

• Clients using Ro-accutane. This is due to the possibility of a thinned and photosensitized epidermis.
• Bleeding Skin
• Sensitive Skin
• Sunburn
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Unexplained Swelling or Inflammation
• Infectious skin conditions
• Known allergies to the listed ingredients
• Open cuts and abrasions
• Verrucae

Contra-indications for hair removal: 

• Insulin dependent Diabetic – must have a letter from a GP 
• Skin disorders 
• Severe bruising 
• Loss of tactile skin sensation 
• Circulatory problems such as, varicose veins 
• Medication & allergies must be disclosed 
• Broken skin or other impediments in immediate treatment area e.g. cuts, sores, warts, moles, swellings, lumps and bumps should be fully disclosed to therapist
• Folliculitis. This is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles become inflamed. It's often caused by an infection with bacteria. At first it may look like small pimples around the tiny pockets from where each hair grows (hair follicles).

Contra-indications for eye area treatments:

• Positive reaction to Patch Test
• Styles
• Cysts
• Blepharitis
• Cuts, abrasions and swelling in the immediate area
• Chemotherapy
• Recent lash perming service
• Any eye infections such as conjunctivitis
• Skin disorder in or around the eye area
• Skin disease
• Recent operations around eyes
• Dry eye syndrome
• Watery eyes (Hayfever, colds etc)
• Hypersensitive skin/eyes
• Keratitis
• Contact lenses (MUST be removed prior to treatment)
• Hayfever/rhinitis
• Clausrophobia
• Post Chemotherapy
• Pregnancy (Hormones can affect results of treatment)

Contra-indications for facial treatments:

• Hypersensitive skins e.g. sunburn 
• Extremely vascular skins 
• Acute inflammation or swelling in the face 
• Infectious skin condition 
• Asthma or severe sinus disorder – asthma pump would need to be present 
• Insulin dependent Diabetic – must have a letter from a GP 
• Cancer – must have a letter from a GP 
• Inject-able's, acidic peels, operations or surgery – need therapists approval 
• Medication & allergies must be disclosed

 

Contra-indications for spray tanning:

A spray tan will not be offered to clients suffering with:

• Skin Infections (fungal, viral or bacterial) 
• Eczema 
• Psoriasis 
• Cuts and abrasions 
• A reaction to the patch test
• Clients with severe asthma will need a GPs consent prior to treatment
• Pregnant clients must be past the first trimester and will need a GPs or midwife consent (Please Note: Due to hormone imbalances in pregnancy the tan make not take properly or can sometimes streak)

Contra-indications for massage treatment:

Although massage is safe, offering a wide variety of benefits for men women and children of all ages there are a few notable situations and health conditions where it should be avoided. The major of these are listed below: 

• Anybody with a high fever or any other infectious disease. It is thought that massaging could spread the infection to the entire body
• Anyone with a contagious skin disease. Acne and rashes are two common examples
• Anyone under the influence of drink or drugs
• First trimester, Late pregnancy or if you are experiencing any problems
• Haemophilia
• Brittle bone disease

The following conditions require consent from your GP before massage can be undertaken. 

• Any one suffering from cancer or has a history of cancer as cancer can be spread throughout the lymphatic system
• High/low blood pressure
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes
• Circulatory problems such as thrombosis, blood clots, dvt

Massage is intended to be used for healing or treating illness, it should only be given by a trained masseur. The following contraindications will be taken into account and can and will be worked around. 

• Bad sprains or strains
• Bruising
• Wounds, cuts or abrasions
• Any area that has received surgical incision or recent scar tissue
• Burns, sunburn or windburn
• The abdomen within 2 hours of eating
• Any area that you are suffering from a hernia
• Any body part that is swollen or inflamed
• If you have circulatory problem such as varicose veins or thrombi phlebitis
• Osteoporosis (in this case a light massage will be given)

Contra-indications for hot stone massage:

While hot stone massages are beneficial, there are some situations where you should not get one. Children, pregnant women, and cardiac patients should not get one. If you are considered an elderly client, let your massage therapist know before so they can set the stones to the correct temperature.

In addition to these situations, do not get a hot stone massage if you: 

• Experience Loss of Sensation - Do not get a hot stone massage if you have a condition that causes loss of sensation, such as neuropathy, diabetes, high blood pressure, and peripheral vascular disorder. This also applies to the post-surgery, injury, or trauma period if nerves were affected.
• Take Certain Medications - Before getting a hot stone massage, consider the medications that you regularly take. Avoid these treatments if you are on blood thinners and if any of your medications have heat-related side effects.
• Have a Depressed Immune System - While hot stone massage OKC can help you feel restored, they are not recommended if you have a depressed immune system. If you have lupus, mononucleosis, Epstein Barr, or cancer, consult with your doctor before scheduling.
•  Have a Skin Condition - The added heat of a hot stone treatment can irritate many skin conditions. These include burns, skin cancer, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, eczema, and shingles. This also applies if you have any areas of weakened or inflamed skin.
•  Recently Had Surgery or Treatments - While hot stone massages can relieve pain, you should not get one if you recently underwent surgery. This also applies if you recently underwent chemotherapy or any other radiation treatment.

If you have any other medical conditions that make you unsure if a hot stone treatment is safe for you, it is best to consult with your doctor. While there are many benefits of getting a hot stone massage, it is only worth it if you can enjoy it safely. If you experience any of these contraindications, please consider one of our other relaxing massages.