Before You Book

Contraindications

Please read this page carefully before booking. Your safety is our priority.

Important: If any contraindication listed below applies to you, please do not book without first obtaining written permission from your GP confirming it is safe for you to proceed with electrolysis. Please bring this letter to your consultation. This protects your health and ensures we can treat you safely and with full insurance coverage. We will tell you which category applies; a GP or specialist letter does not override a ‘Cannot Treat’ policy. We treat adults aged 18 and over only and are unable to treat anyone under 18. We do not treat the genital area.

Contraindications: Cannot Treat

The following conditions mean we are unable to offer electrolysis under any circumstances:

Condition	Reason	Status
Fitted pacemaker or implantable defibrillator	Electrical current may interfere with device function	Cannot Treat
Cochlear implant	Risk of interference with implanted device	Cannot Treat
Active cancer (all forms)	Treatment contraindicated during active disease	Cannot Treat
Currently undergoing chemotherapy or immunotherapy	Immune system compromise; skin integrity affected	Cannot Treat
Haemophilia or severe blood clotting disorders	Risk of uncontrolled bleeding	Cannot Treat
Inside the ear canal or nostrils	Delicate mucous membrane (nose) and confined ear canal, unsafe to treat	Cannot Treat
Pregnancy	Not treated at any stage of pregnancy, as a precaution	Cannot Treat
Blood-thinning / anticoagulant medication	Increased bleeding and bruising risk	Cannot Treat
Dermographia (skin that welts easily)	Skin over-reacts to treatment	Cannot Treat
Keloid scarring (active or previous)	Risk of further keloid formation	Cannot Treat
Active vitiligo in the treatment area	Risk of triggering new patches (Koebner response)	Cannot Treat

Require Written GP Permission Before Booking

Condition	Notes	Status
Epilepsy / seizure disorders	Written GP or consultant permission required	GP Letter Required
Uncontrolled heart conditions	Written GP permission required	GP Letter Required
Uncontrolled high blood pressure	Must be controlled and confirmed by GP	GP Letter Required
Diabetes (insulin- or tablet-controlled)	GP permission and monitoring required	GP Letter Required
Rosacea in the treatment area	Treated only once fully resolved and confirmed by your GP or dermatologist	GP Letter Required
Vitiligo (stable)	Treated only with a GP or dermatologist letter confirming it is stable, and subject to insurance confirmation; active vitiligo is not treated (risk of new patches — Koebner response)	GP Letter Required
Multiple Sclerosis	Thermolysis only, GP permission required	GP Letter Required
Lupus	GP permission required	GP Letter Required
Immunodeficiency conditions	GP permission required	GP Letter Required
Blood-borne viruses (e.g. HIV, Hepatitis B and C)	Please contact us first — treatment requires written GP permission and is subject to confirmation that it is covered by our insurance	GP Letter Required
Oral isotretinoin (Roaccutane / Accutane)	Must wait a minimum of 6 months after your final dose	GP Letter Required
Hairy naevi / moles in treatment area	GP letter required to confirm safety to treat	GP Letter Required
Metal pins, plates or implants in the treatment area	Treated with thermolysis only (not Blend or galvanic). Written GP permission required. Does not include dental metalwork (fillings, crowns or braces).	GP Letter Required
Thrombosis or history of blood clots in treatment area	Written GP permission required	GP Letter Required
History of cancer (in remission)	Written GP permission required if previously treated for cancer	GP Letter Required

Aesthetic & Skin Treatments: Wait Times Required

Treatment Received	Wait Before Electrolysis	Status
Botox / Botulinum Toxin	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
Dermal Fillers (hyaluronic acid)	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
Skin Boosters (Profhilo, Restylane etc.)	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
Bio Filler / Collagen Stimulators (Sculptra etc.)	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin)	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
Microneedling	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
Chemical Peels	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
Laser / IPL in treatment area	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
Microdermabrasion	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary

Topical Skincare & Medicated Creams: Wait Times Required

Product Used	Wait Before Electrolysis	Status
Retinyl Esters (Palmitate / Propionate), Retinol, Retinal (Retinaldehyde), Adapalene, Tretinoin (Retin-A), Tazarotene, EpiDuo, Benzoyl Peroxide	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
Hydrocortisone	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
Strong Chemical Exfoliation (AHA / BHA / PHA) or any Prescription Topicals	Minimum 6 weeks	Temporary
Bleaching Cream	Minimum 4 weeks	Temporary

Temporary: Please Reschedule If Applicable

Condition	Action
Active cold sore or herpes outbreak in treatment area	Reschedule until symptom-free
Sunburned skin in treatment area	Wait a minimum of 2 weeks and until the skin is fully healed
Open lesions, infection, or active dermatitis in treatment area	Reschedule until fully resolved
Depilatory cream used in past 4 weeks	Wait a minimum of 4 weeks
Waxed or plucked recently, no hair visible above skin	Hair must be present in follicle to treat
Dental fillings, implants, braces or lingual retainers	Not a contraindication and no GP letter needed. The Blend method can leave a metallic taste in the mouth, so if you have a lot of fillings or metal braces the short-wave diathermy (thermolysis) method is preferred. Discuss at consultation
Varicose veins in the treatment area	Treatment may be adjusted to avoid the area, discuss at consultation
Recent scar tissue in the treatment area	May restrict treatment, we will assess at your consultation
Skin disease or disorder in the treatment area (e.g. eczema, psoriasis)	May restrict treatment, discuss at consultation

Please also tell us: at your consultation, let us know about any allergies, including to latex, metal, or vinyl, and about any electronic implants, varicose veins, keloid scarring, or recent scar tissue in the area to be treated.