- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, post-partum period
- Cancer (ongoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy)
- Pacemaker
- Insulin Pump
- Thrombophlebitis
- Metal implants inside the body
- Medication:
– antibiotics (break between the last dose and the treatment is a minimum of 4 weeks)
– anticoagulants (blood thinners)
– painkillers (except for paracetamol)
– steroids
– photosensitisers - Cosmetics
– fruit acids
– steroidal ointments
– anaesthetic ointments - Epidermal breakdown
- Topical inflammatory conditions of the skin
- Increased body temperature
- Hypertension
- Hernia
- Varicose Veins
- Hypertrophic scars
- Untreated Diabetes
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- Skin prone to discoloration or bruising
- Tattoos
- History of keloids
- Fillers (Botox, hyaluronic acid)
- Dermatological skin changes
– vitiligo (relative contraindications)
– psoriasis
– herpes - History of strokes
- Other medicines currently being taken
- Other supplements currently being taken
- HIV
- Braces (it is not a contraindication, however the space between the lips and braces should be additionally secured)
- Dental Implants