What are Contra-indications?

Prior to any beauty treatments or complementary therapies taking place, it is essential for the Therapist to conduct a thorough consultation, which the client will be asked to sign, to determine if he/she has any contra-indications that would prevent the therapy from proceeding.  Contra-indications are specific conditions or factors that mean it is necessary to withhold a treatment, however in some cases it may be possible to carry out a treatment with the written permission of a client’s GP, or if the contra-indication is localised to a specific area such as bruising. A client consultation form is therefore extremely important.  Not only does it ensure the safety of the client, but also protects the reputation of the therapist and the salon/spa.It is never advisable to risk having a treatment in an establishment who do not follow strict codes of conduct, or from individuals who may not hold reputable qualifications. Each treatment has specific contra-indications that a therapist would be aware of and trained to identify. I have outlined below some of the main contra-indications that would prevent popular treatments from taking place, however if in doubt it is always best to seek the advice from your GP.  Whilst this list is far from exhaustive your Beauty Therapist will most certainly be able to offer guidance and alternate options regarding treatments if for any reason you have contra-indications present that would prevent you from having a specific therapy.

FACIAL MASSAGE
- Allergies to product ingredients
- Cancer
- Eye infections
- Epilepsy
- Extensive Bruising
- Extreme cuts/abrasions
- Flu
- Haemophilia
- Hyper sensitive skin
- Inflammation/swelling
- Lymphatic disorders
- Metal pins/plates
- Neuritis/Neralgia
- Pyrexial conditions ie. fever, swollen glands
- Recent botox treatments
- Recent post operative scar tissue
- Severe acne, eczema, rosacea, dermatitis, psoriasis
- Severe migraine
- Skin diseases/disorders
- Skin infections (fungal, bacterial, parasitic or viral)
- Sunburn
- Suspicious looking warts/moles
- Systemic medical conditions
- Undiagnosed lumps

MANICURE & PEDICURE
- Broken bones
- Diabetes/loss of skin sensation
- Extremely sensitive skin
- Infectious skin conditions (bacterial/viral/fungal)
- Inflammation or unidentified swellings
- Open wounds/cuts
- Recent surgery/post operative scars
- Severe arthritis
- Severe bruising
- Sunburn

WAXING
- Allergy to product ingredients
- Broken bones
- Diabetes with a loss of tactile sensation
- Haemorrhage
- Hypersensitive skin
- Localised areas to avoid with the presence of warts, cuts, moles, bruising
- Loss of skin sensation
- Loose/Crepy skin
- Mastitis (underarm waxing)
- Prescribed medication ie. steroids, retin-A, glycolin acid
- Pyrexia (fever/high temperature)
- Recent surgery/fractures/sprains
- Recent heat treatments
- Recent epilation/laser treatment
- Skin disorders and/or infections ie. eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis
- Sunburn
- Varicose veins/capillary damage
- Undiagnosed lumps/swelling

REFLEXOLOGY
- Broken bones/sprains
- Certain prescribed medication
- Cancer/Pregnancy (must have a GP’s consent letter)
- Diabetes/lack of skin sensitivity
- Foot infections (bacterial/fungal/viral)
- Infectious diseases
- Lymphatic disorders
- Thrombosis
- Phlebitis
- Pyrexia (fever/high temperature)
- Severe cuts/bruising
- Undiagnosed
- Varicose veins