Contraindications

• Pacemaker or internal defibrillator.
• Superficial metal implants in the treatment area.
• Current or history of skin cancer, as well as any other type of cancer, or pre-malignant moles.
• Severe concurrent conditions, such as cardiac disorders.
• Pregnancy and nursing.
• Impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases such as AIDS and HIV, or use of immunosuppressive medications.
• Diseases which may be stimulated by light at the wavelengths used, such as history of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Porphyria, and Epilepsy.
• Patients with history of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent Herpes Simplex in the treatment area, may be treated only following a prophylactic regime.
• Any active infection in the treatment area, such as sores, Psoriasis, eczema, and rash.
• History of skin disorders, keloids, abnormal wound healing, as well as very dry and fragile skin.
• Use of medication and herbs known to induce photosensitivity to light exposure at the wavelengths used, such as Isotretinoin (Accutane) within last 6 months, Tetracyclines, or St. John’s Wort within last 2 weeks.
• Needle epilation, waxing or tweezing within last 6 weeks prior hair removal treatment.
• Tattoo or permanent makeup in the treatment area.
• Excessively tanned skin from sun, sun-beds or tanning creams within last 2 weeks.
• As per the practitioner discretion, refrain from treating any condition which might make it unsafe for the patient.
   
  Note: In case of uncertainty regarding any potential side effects, have the patient consult his/her physician and bring a written consent for treatment.