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Treatment Contraindications

Contraindications for Facial Treatments

Our concise guide for when clients can safely receive facial treatments after various procedures and conditions.

Accutane:

  • Clients must be off Accutane for at least 1 year before receiving any facial treatment.

 

Cancer:

  • We cannot provide treatments for clients currently undergoing cancer treatment.

  • A doctor's clearance note is required to proceed.

 

Chemotherapy:

  • Treatments can be performed at least 6 months after completing chemotherapy.

 

Radiation Therapy:

  • We cannot treat clients undergoing radiation.

  • Treatments are allowed at least 6 months after radiation therapy ends.

 

Clear + Brilliant Laser Facial:

  • Wait at least 3 weeks before receiving facial treatments.

 

Microneedling:

  • Allow a 3-week waiting period after microneedling before receiving a facial.

 

Vampire Facial:

  • A 4-week waiting period is necessary after a vampire facial.

 

Deep Chemical Peel:

  • Wait at least 3 weeks after a deep chemical peel before having a facial.

 

Botox and Fillers:

  • Facials can be done 2 weeks after receiving Botox or fillers.

 

Lip Flip:

  • Wait 24 hours after a lip flip procedure before receiving a facial.

 

Lash Extensions:

  • You can have a facial 2 days after getting lash extensions.

 

Brow Wax/Tint/Thread:

  • Wait 2 days after a brow wax, tint, or threading before receiving a facial.

 

Face Wax/Thread:

  • A 3-day waiting period is recommended after face waxing or threading.

 

Face Shaving:

  • Facials should be scheduled at least 24 hours after shaving, not on the same day.

 

Cold Sore:

  • Treatments can be done 1-2 weeks after a cold sore has fully healed and scabbed over.

 

Dermaplaning:

  • Wait 3 weeks after dermaplaning before receiving another facial treatment.

 

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery):

  • Facials can be performed 12 weeks post-surgery with a doctor's clearance note.

 

Sunburn:

  • Facials should be avoided until at least 1 week after the sunburn has healed.

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