IMPORTANT TREATMENT INFO

• History of melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma
• History of healing problems and keloid scarring
• Pregnancy or lactating
• Poorly controlled medical conditions including significant systemic illness.
• Medication that alters the wound-healing response, photosensitive
• Seizure disorders triggered by light (i.e Epilepsy)
• Taking anticoagulant medication (i.e Warfarin)

Clients who are taking or receiving the following melanin enhancers will be contraindicated to receiving any of our treatments. Clients will need to seize usage of  these products for a minimum of 3 months prior to us conducting any/all treatments offered at Eden Laser Clinics.

• Melanin Injections
• Melanin Tablets
• Melanin Inhalers
• Melanin Oral Drops

Certain facial treatments will need to be prepared prior to having treatment. A thorough consultation is required prior to booking in for these treatments.

Fitzpatrick I-III – 2 weeks (see Fitzpatrick skin colour chart)
Fitzpatrick IV- VI – 4 weeks (see Fitzpatrick skin colour chart)

NOTE: Vitamin C is optional for all treatments but recommended, however Pigment inhibitors and Vitamin A are mandatory.

AFTERCARE PROCESS

NO active products or other treatments for 7 days. Except for the following:

Deep Sea Peel – Aesthetics Rx H20 Lipid Balm

Timeless Peel – Aesthetics Rx H20 Lipid Balm

A thorough consultation will need to be done prior to booking in a Cosmelan Depigmentation Treatment.

Partial/full payment will be required prior to treatment being performed.

PREPPING FOR COSMELAN DEPIGMENTATION TREATMENT

• Prepping using Aesthetics Rx Vitamin A or A Serum 1% and Aesthetics Rx Ultimate Serum 2-4 weeks prior to treatment. (prepping will need to be stopped 2 days before treatment is performed.
• Some clients may require 2 x introductory peels performed before Cosmelan treatment.
• DO avoid any chemical peel or laser procedures 14 days prior to treatment with Cosmelan.
• Refrain from waxing or using any depilatory products for 7 days prior to treatment.

POST COSMELAN DEPIGMENTATION TREATMENT CARE 

• Clients are required to strictly use the Cosmelan products prescribed to them during the 6 month treatment.
• Always avoid sun exposure as much as possible.
• Sun protection must be applied daily.
• Do NOT have another treatment or procedure (including peels, facials, or microdermabrasion) on the treated area for the remainder of the treatment.

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO COSMELAN

• Aspirin Allergies
• Pregnancy & lactating
• Sunburn or sun exposure
• Anti wrinkle & Dermal fillers (Must wait 4 weeks)
• Eczema/psoriasis/dermatitis or any skin diseases/conditions
• Keloid Scarring and hypertrophic scarring
• Diabetes (healing response is not suitable for treatment)
• Treatments with oral isotretinoin (until 6 -12 months after the final session) or other retinoids.
• Treatment with antibiotics or hydroquinone
• Epilepsy
• Radiotherapy or recent dermatological surgery
• Areas with ink micropigmentation (eyebrow tattooing etc)
• Infectious diseases (eg Hep C, HIV etc)
• Active Acne (can avoid the area if it’s not widespread)
• Open lesions (avoid the area if possible)
• Active facial herpes (can also cause an outbreak if the client is susceptible)
• Autoimmune diseases
• Clients with unrealistic expectations/unstable psychological profile

* The above list contains the most common contraindications to skin treatments and is by no means complete. The Therapist will determine if a skin is suitable to have treatment.

COSMELAN PRECAUTIONS BEFORE TREATMENT

Clients who are taking or receiving the following melanin enhancers will be contraindicated to receiving any of our treatments. Clients will need to seize usage of  these products for a minimum of 3 months prior to us conducting any/all treatments offered at Eden Laser Clinics.

• Melanin Injections
• Melanin Tablets
• Melanin Inhalers
• Melanin Oral Drops

COSMELAN PRECAUTIONS AFTER TREATMENT

• Avoid swimming pools, saunas, exposure to natural or artificial light and sources of direct heat for up to 48 hours
• Post-treatments with retinoids according to the evolution of the treatment
• Depilation with wax, electricity or photoepilation for 15 days
• Wait for three week after the last treatment for the implantation of filler substances or tattoos
• For men, a minimum of 24 hours is recommended for shaving the area
• Avoid using tanning beds (illegal in Australia) and prolonged exposure to the sun
• Avoid picking or peeling the skin during the healing process
• Do not use any products / skincare that are not recommended post treatment. Speak to your therapist for more information

COSMELAN POST TREATMENT RECOVERY AND EXPECTATIONS

• Swelling of face and eyes (similar to a histamine reaction)
• Redness
• Peeling
• Irritation
• Itchiness
• Tenderness
• Tightness
• Sunburn / heat feeling

A thorough consultation will need to be done prior to booking in a Skin Needling Treatment.

Prepping prior to treatment – please see Facial Treatment Prepping

If you are experiencing any of the following then you could be contraindicated to having any treatments with Eden Laser Clinics. You may be required to provide a medical clearance if you wish to proceed with the treatment and you have consulted with your medical practitioner. Please note: the below list is inconclusive.

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO SKIN NEEDLING

• Keloid scarring
• Skin infections
• Hemophiliacs or other blood disorders
• Isotretinoin in the past 6-12 months
• Poor health
• Anticoagulant medication
• Active acne
• Psoriasis and other chronic conditions
• Solar keratosis
• Active Herpes simplex infections
• Diabetes
• Raised Moles
• Skin cancers and solar keratosis
• Scleroderma, collagen or vascular diseases and cardiac abnormalities.
• Blood clotting conditions.
• Active bacterial or fungal infections.
• Warts
• Recent Laser of other skin treatments
• Injectables – 2 weeks before / 4 weeks after treatment
• New scars – wait 6-12 months. May be asked to provide a medical clearance
• Open wounds
• Corticosteroids
• Pregnancy and Lactating
• Open wounds
• Active rosacea (Rosacea with pustules)
• Keloid scars
• Skin Infection
• Active eczema

PRECAUTIONS FOR SKIN NEEDLING

• Facial Lesions – your Therapist will recommend you have a skin check with your Medical Practitioner prior to having any treatments at Eden Laser Clinics. You may also be asked to provide a medical clearance to proceed with certain treatments.
• Discontinue retinol products 24 hours prior to beginning treatment.
• Do not treat active acne, rosacea, or other inflammatory conditions.
• Do not treat open wounds.
• Do not use the device inside of orbital rim, such as eyelids or inside the vermillion border of the lips.
• Consider prophylactic treatments for those clients prone to viral breakouts.
• Treatments are not to be administered for at least 6 months after the use of Accutane.

POST CARE FOR SKIN NEEDLING

No make-up for 24hours post treatment, and then mineral make up only is recommended. Sun exposure must be avoided for the following 28 days. Sunscreen must not be used on the day of treatment, but it is mandatory the day after treatment. No active ingredients are recommended for 7 days post treatment such as Vit A, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acids, Benzoyl Peroxide alcohol based, Glycolic, Lactic and Salicylic acids.

POST TREATMENT CARE – 48HRS

• Excessive exercise / perspiration
• Waxing / electrolysis
• Sauna, spa, hot bath
• Shaving
• Solarium or direct sunlight
• Swimming
• Chemical peels
• Microdermabrasion / dermabrasion
• IPL / Laser / Fraxel
• Infrared (heat) light
• Injectables
• Fake Tanning
• Cosmetic tattoo
• Vit A, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acids, Benzoyl Peroxide, alcohol-based skin care

A thorough consultation will need to be done prior to any treatments done with Emtone and Embody. You will be required to book in a minimum of 4 sessions.

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR EMTONE AND EMBODY

• Bacterial or viral infection, acute inflammations
• Cardiovascular diseases (such as vascular diseases, peripheral arterial disease, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis and varicose veins)
• A history of bleeding coagulopathies, use of anticoagulants
• Current or a history of skin cancer or a current condition of any other type of cancer or pre-malignant moles
• A history of any type of cancer
• Pregnancy / Nursing or ongoing IVF procedure
• A permanent implant in the treatment area
• Poor healing and unhealed wounds in the treatment area
• Any active condition in the treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis, eczema, and rash
• Pronounced oedemas
• Skin related autoimmune diseases
• Any surgical procedure in the treatment area within the last 3 months, or not completely healed
• Ablative / non-ablative cosmetic intervention (deep peeling) in the treatment area within 3 months prior to the treatment
• Acute neuralgia and neuropathy
• Local corticosteroid therapy
• A pacemaker or internal defibrillator, or any other active electrical implant in the body
• Metal implants
• Sensitivity disorders or anesthesia in the area of interest
• An impaired immune system
• Isotretinoin in the past 6-12 months
• Recent surgery – 6-12 months. A medical clearance may be requested
• Radiation therapy and chemotherapy
• Diabetes
• Active collagen diseases
• Kidney or liver failure
• The treatment must not be applied to the area of the head, myocardium, spinal cord, testes, kidney, and liver, above the lungs and close to large nerve bundles or blood vessels.

EMTONE AND EMBODY POST TREATMENT CARE

• You could experience mild redness or swelling. This is very normal
• You will be required to drink 2 litres of water up to 4 days after treatment
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle is beneficial to these treatments