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EpilationEpilation
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
It is important to not only recogniseIt is important to not only recognise
contra-indications to epilation butcontra-indications to epilation but
also to electrical treatments due toalso to electrical treatments due to
the current used in electrolysis.the current used in electrolysis.
For any condition you are unsure of, aFor any condition you are unsure of, a
doctors permission must be sought!doctors permission must be sought!
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Electronic Implants (pacemaker)Electronic Implants (pacemaker)
A medical device which uses electronic impulses,A medical device which uses electronic impulses,
delivered by electrodes, contacting the heartdelivered by electrodes, contacting the heart
muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart.muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart.
The electrical current in epilation could interfereThe electrical current in epilation could interfere
with the electrodes transmitted by thewith the electrodes transmitted by the
pacemaker.pacemaker.
PREVENTION OF TREATMENT!!!PREVENTION OF TREATMENT!!!
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 HaemophiliaHaemophilia
A blood disorder which prevents the blood fromA blood disorder which prevents the blood from
clotting therefore a continuous bleed will occurclotting therefore a continuous bleed will occur
Clients will take longer to heal from treatment. IfClients will take longer to heal from treatment. If
incorrect probing occurs it could cause the clientincorrect probing occurs it could cause the client
to bleed.to bleed.
Sufferers will be on medication but doctorsSufferers will be on medication but doctors
permission would need to be sought!permission would need to be sought!
Contra-indicationsContra-indications
 HIVHIV
It is a virus in which the immune system begins toIt is a virus in which the immune system begins to
fail, leading to life threatening infectionsfail, leading to life threatening infections
Can only be passed on by contact of bodily fluidsCan only be passed on by contact of bodily fluids
such as blood, semen and breast milksuch as blood, semen and breast milk
Therapist needs to be aware of condition butTherapist needs to be aware of condition but
treatment could be carried out due to therapisttreatment could be carried out due to therapist
wearing gloves.wearing gloves.
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 HepatitisHepatitis
It is a virus that effects the liver andIt is a virus that effects the liver and
can be passed on via blood and othercan be passed on via blood and other
bodily fluids.bodily fluids.
Therapist must be aware of conditionTherapist must be aware of condition
but treatment cab be carried out duebut treatment cab be carried out due
to gloves being worn by the therapistto gloves being worn by the therapist
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 EpilepsyEpilepsy
Characterised by recurrent seizures. CausedCharacterised by recurrent seizures. Caused
by a sudden burst of excess electricalby a sudden burst of excess electrical
activity in the brain. This disruptionactivity in the brain. This disruption
results in the brains messages beingresults in the brains messages being
halted of mixed up.halted of mixed up.
Medication is taken to control seizures butMedication is taken to control seizures but
treatment should not be carried outtreatment should not be carried out
without doctors permissionwithout doctors permission
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Skin Cancer (treatment area)Skin Cancer (treatment area)
Cells dividing out of control causing aCells dividing out of control causing a
malignant tumour. Caused by overmalignant tumour. Caused by over
exposure to UV raysexposure to UV rays
The electrical current in epilation couldThe electrical current in epilation could
stimulate the area.stimulate the area.
PREVENTION IF TREATMENT!!!PREVENTION IF TREATMENT!!!
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Recent Scar tissue (treatment area)Recent Scar tissue (treatment area)
Skin is still healing so shouldn’t beSkin is still healing so shouldn’t be
interfered withinterfered with
A period of 12 months should be givenA period of 12 months should be given
before epilation is carried outbefore epilation is carried out
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Cuts and Abrasions (treatment area)Cuts and Abrasions (treatment area)
Epilation can be performed near andEpilation can be performed near and
around the area but not on the areaaround the area but not on the area
Cuts and abrasions should be givenCuts and abrasions should be given
time to completely heal beforetime to completely heal before
epilation is carried out on that areaepilation is carried out on that area
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 WartsWarts
A viral infection and are contagiousA viral infection and are contagious
when contact occurswhen contact occurs
Treatment can be carried out aroundTreatment can be carried out around
the area as long as the wart is notthe area as long as the wart is not
touchedtouched
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Heart Valve DisordersHeart Valve Disorders
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Heart Valve DisordersHeart Valve Disorders
Disorder which effects the direction of theDisorder which effects the direction of the
flow of bloodflow of blood
Epilation current could make problem worseEpilation current could make problem worse
Doctors permission must be sought!!!!Doctors permission must be sought!!!!
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Viral (herpes simplex), bacterialViral (herpes simplex), bacterial
(impetigo) and fungal (ringworm)(impetigo) and fungal (ringworm)
infectionsinfections
All contagious so treatment should notAll contagious so treatment should not
be carried out on this areabe carried out on this area
One infection is completely clearedOne infection is completely cleared
epliation can be performedepliation can be performed
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Psoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitisPsoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitis
Non contagious conditions soNon contagious conditions so
treatment can be performedtreatment can be performed
If condition is severe then treatmentIf condition is severe then treatment
should be avoided as it could beshould be avoided as it could be
become worsebecome worse
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Severe stress or anxietySevere stress or anxiety
Due to epilation being an invasive treatmentDue to epilation being an invasive treatment
and most new clients being nervous thisand most new clients being nervous this
could potentially bring in a panic attackcould potentially bring in a panic attack
Ensure the entire procedure is explainedEnsure the entire procedure is explained
thoroughly to the client so they know whatthoroughly to the client so they know what
to expect. Introduce a low current at firstto expect. Introduce a low current at first
to ensure the client can copeto ensure the client can cope
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Varcose veinsVarcose veins
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Varicose VeinsVaricose Veins
Valves have been damaged in theValves have been damaged in the
veins so blood can backflow causingveins so blood can backflow causing
the veins to enlarge and twistthe veins to enlarge and twist
Treatment should not be carried outTreatment should not be carried out
on a varicose veinon a varicose vein
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Metal Plates or pinsMetal Plates or pins
Injury or medical condition has causedInjury or medical condition has caused
a bone to be replaced or held ina bone to be replaced or held in
place with metalplace with metal
Metal conducts electricity so treatmentMetal conducts electricity so treatment
should be avoidedshould be avoided
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 PregnancyPregnancy
No treatment should be carried out during the firstNo treatment should be carried out during the first
three months of pregnancy.three months of pregnancy.
After the first three months a doctors permissionAfter the first three months a doctors permission
should be sought before treatingshould be sought before treating
Avoid breast and abdomen area all togetherAvoid breast and abdomen area all together
Blend and galvanic currents should not be usedBlend and galvanic currents should not be used
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 MolesMoles
Due to the nature of moles theyDue to the nature of moles they
should never be treated withoutshould never be treated without
doctors permission firstdoctors permission first
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Endocrine disorders/hormoneEndocrine disorders/hormone
imbalanceimbalance
Epilation is a stimulating treatment soEpilation is a stimulating treatment so
a doctors permission must always bea doctors permission must always be
sought before treatmentsought before treatment
Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications
 Heart ProblemsHeart Problems
Always consult a doctor beforeAlways consult a doctor before
treatment commencestreatment commences

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Contra-indications to an electrolysis treatment

  • 2. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications It is important to not only recogniseIt is important to not only recognise contra-indications to epilation butcontra-indications to epilation but also to electrical treatments due toalso to electrical treatments due to the current used in electrolysis.the current used in electrolysis. For any condition you are unsure of, aFor any condition you are unsure of, a doctors permission must be sought!doctors permission must be sought!
  • 3. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Electronic Implants (pacemaker)Electronic Implants (pacemaker) A medical device which uses electronic impulses,A medical device which uses electronic impulses, delivered by electrodes, contacting the heartdelivered by electrodes, contacting the heart muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart.muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart. The electrical current in epilation could interfereThe electrical current in epilation could interfere with the electrodes transmitted by thewith the electrodes transmitted by the pacemaker.pacemaker. PREVENTION OF TREATMENT!!!PREVENTION OF TREATMENT!!!
  • 4. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  HaemophiliaHaemophilia A blood disorder which prevents the blood fromA blood disorder which prevents the blood from clotting therefore a continuous bleed will occurclotting therefore a continuous bleed will occur Clients will take longer to heal from treatment. IfClients will take longer to heal from treatment. If incorrect probing occurs it could cause the clientincorrect probing occurs it could cause the client to bleed.to bleed. Sufferers will be on medication but doctorsSufferers will be on medication but doctors permission would need to be sought!permission would need to be sought!
  • 5. Contra-indicationsContra-indications  HIVHIV It is a virus in which the immune system begins toIt is a virus in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life threatening infectionsfail, leading to life threatening infections Can only be passed on by contact of bodily fluidsCan only be passed on by contact of bodily fluids such as blood, semen and breast milksuch as blood, semen and breast milk Therapist needs to be aware of condition butTherapist needs to be aware of condition but treatment could be carried out due to therapisttreatment could be carried out due to therapist wearing gloves.wearing gloves.
  • 6. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  HepatitisHepatitis It is a virus that effects the liver andIt is a virus that effects the liver and can be passed on via blood and othercan be passed on via blood and other bodily fluids.bodily fluids. Therapist must be aware of conditionTherapist must be aware of condition but treatment cab be carried out duebut treatment cab be carried out due to gloves being worn by the therapistto gloves being worn by the therapist
  • 7. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  EpilepsyEpilepsy Characterised by recurrent seizures. CausedCharacterised by recurrent seizures. Caused by a sudden burst of excess electricalby a sudden burst of excess electrical activity in the brain. This disruptionactivity in the brain. This disruption results in the brains messages beingresults in the brains messages being halted of mixed up.halted of mixed up. Medication is taken to control seizures butMedication is taken to control seizures but treatment should not be carried outtreatment should not be carried out without doctors permissionwithout doctors permission
  • 8. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Skin Cancer (treatment area)Skin Cancer (treatment area) Cells dividing out of control causing aCells dividing out of control causing a malignant tumour. Caused by overmalignant tumour. Caused by over exposure to UV raysexposure to UV rays The electrical current in epilation couldThe electrical current in epilation could stimulate the area.stimulate the area. PREVENTION IF TREATMENT!!!PREVENTION IF TREATMENT!!!
  • 9. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Recent Scar tissue (treatment area)Recent Scar tissue (treatment area) Skin is still healing so shouldn’t beSkin is still healing so shouldn’t be interfered withinterfered with A period of 12 months should be givenA period of 12 months should be given before epilation is carried outbefore epilation is carried out
  • 10. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Cuts and Abrasions (treatment area)Cuts and Abrasions (treatment area) Epilation can be performed near andEpilation can be performed near and around the area but not on the areaaround the area but not on the area Cuts and abrasions should be givenCuts and abrasions should be given time to completely heal beforetime to completely heal before epilation is carried out on that areaepilation is carried out on that area
  • 11. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  WartsWarts A viral infection and are contagiousA viral infection and are contagious when contact occurswhen contact occurs Treatment can be carried out aroundTreatment can be carried out around the area as long as the wart is notthe area as long as the wart is not touchedtouched
  • 13. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Heart Valve DisordersHeart Valve Disorders Disorder which effects the direction of theDisorder which effects the direction of the flow of bloodflow of blood Epilation current could make problem worseEpilation current could make problem worse Doctors permission must be sought!!!!Doctors permission must be sought!!!!
  • 14. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Viral (herpes simplex), bacterialViral (herpes simplex), bacterial (impetigo) and fungal (ringworm)(impetigo) and fungal (ringworm) infectionsinfections All contagious so treatment should notAll contagious so treatment should not be carried out on this areabe carried out on this area One infection is completely clearedOne infection is completely cleared epliation can be performedepliation can be performed
  • 15. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Psoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitisPsoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitis Non contagious conditions soNon contagious conditions so treatment can be performedtreatment can be performed If condition is severe then treatmentIf condition is severe then treatment should be avoided as it could beshould be avoided as it could be become worsebecome worse
  • 16. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Severe stress or anxietySevere stress or anxiety Due to epilation being an invasive treatmentDue to epilation being an invasive treatment and most new clients being nervous thisand most new clients being nervous this could potentially bring in a panic attackcould potentially bring in a panic attack Ensure the entire procedure is explainedEnsure the entire procedure is explained thoroughly to the client so they know whatthoroughly to the client so they know what to expect. Introduce a low current at firstto expect. Introduce a low current at first to ensure the client can copeto ensure the client can cope
  • 18. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Varicose VeinsVaricose Veins Valves have been damaged in theValves have been damaged in the veins so blood can backflow causingveins so blood can backflow causing the veins to enlarge and twistthe veins to enlarge and twist Treatment should not be carried outTreatment should not be carried out on a varicose veinon a varicose vein
  • 19. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Metal Plates or pinsMetal Plates or pins Injury or medical condition has causedInjury or medical condition has caused a bone to be replaced or held ina bone to be replaced or held in place with metalplace with metal Metal conducts electricity so treatmentMetal conducts electricity so treatment should be avoidedshould be avoided
  • 20. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  PregnancyPregnancy No treatment should be carried out during the firstNo treatment should be carried out during the first three months of pregnancy.three months of pregnancy. After the first three months a doctors permissionAfter the first three months a doctors permission should be sought before treatingshould be sought before treating Avoid breast and abdomen area all togetherAvoid breast and abdomen area all together Blend and galvanic currents should not be usedBlend and galvanic currents should not be used
  • 21. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  MolesMoles Due to the nature of moles theyDue to the nature of moles they should never be treated withoutshould never be treated without doctors permission firstdoctors permission first
  • 22. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Endocrine disorders/hormoneEndocrine disorders/hormone imbalanceimbalance Epilation is a stimulating treatment soEpilation is a stimulating treatment so a doctors permission must always bea doctors permission must always be sought before treatmentsought before treatment
  • 23. Contra-IndicationsContra-Indications  Heart ProblemsHeart Problems Always consult a doctor beforeAlways consult a doctor before treatment commencestreatment commences