Emjay Spa & Wellness – General Contraindications for Skin & Body Treatments
At Emjay Spa & Wellness, your safety and well-being are our highest priorities. Contraindications are specific situations where a treatment should not be performed because it could cause harm or pose a risk to the individual’s health. On this page, you will find important information about general contraindications for our various treatments. Understanding these guidelines is crucial to ensure your health is not compromised during any of our services.
If you have any contraindications, our skilled therapists are prepared to modify treatments wherever possible to accommodate your health requirements, ensuring that you can safely enjoy the benefits of our treatments. Please review this information carefully before booking your treatment and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or to discuss any existing health conditions you may have. Our goal is to provide you with a safe, relaxing, and therapeutic experience tailored to your individual needs.
Facials and Advanced Skin Treatments
– Active skin infections (e.g., cold sores, impetigo, herpes etc)
– Severe acne (consultation by a medical professional may be required)
– Open wounds or recent facial surgery
– Pacemakers or internal defibrillators (specifically for treatments involving galvanic)
– Pregnancy (specific precautions for certain chemical peels and electrical treatments)
– Chemotherapy, radiation, or active cancer
– Blood thinners (increased risk of bruising and bleeding)
– Photosensitizing medications (avoid treatments involving light exposure)
– Recent Botox or dermal fillers (wait at least 2 weeks before facial treatments that involve intense heat or pressure)
Massage
– Recent surgery, inflammation and blood clots
– Pregnancy
– Infectious skin diseases
– Acute injuries or significant swelling
– Blood clot risks
– Heart problems
– Chemotherapy, radiation, or active cancer
– Blood thinners (increased risk of bruising and bleeding)
– Recent Botox or dermal fillers (avoid massaging treated areas to prevent displacement)
Dermalux Flex LED Light Therapy
– Epilepsy
– Cancer (must provide written approval from Oncologist prior to treatment)
– Recently treated skin with steroids or cortisone injections
– Pregnancy (as a precaution)
– Photosensitizing medications (increased risk of phototoxic reactions)
– Recent Botox or dermal fillers (consult a specialist to assess the safe timing post-treatment)
Waxing
– Varicose veins in the treatment area
– Recent scars or skin grafts
– Sunburnt or hypersensitive skin
– History of allergic reactions to waxing products
– Blood thinners (increased risk of bruising and bleeding)
Lash and Brow Tinting and Lash Lifts
– Previous allergic reactions to dyes or perm solutions
– Conditions like sinus issues, hayfever, and watery eyes
– Active eye infections (e.g., conjunctivitis)
– Recent eye surgery or laser treatment
– Sensitivity to product ingredients, confirmed by patch test
Please disclose any of the above conditions or any other known contraindications, prior to your treatment to ensure the safety and effectiveness of your treatment.