Absolute
Pacemaker – Never Treat – microcurrent can disturb heart rate.
Epilepsy – Never Treat – microcurrent can cause seizures.
Pregnancy – Never Treat (if halfway through the course, stop immediately)
Allergy to rubber/metal/silicone – Double probes are stainless steel. Body and facial pads are rubber abased coated in silicone.
Multiple Sclerosis – Facial and body muscles will not respond.
Inflammation/Infection/skin disease – avoid due to cross-contamination.
Consideration
Botox - avoid the area for at least 3 months.
Collagen/Fillers – avoid area for 2 weeks.
Retin A (oral medication for Acne) – 3-6 months after completion of Retin A
Roaccutane (oral medication for severe Acne) 12 0 18 months after completion of Roaccutane
Metal Pins/Plates – Avoid area.
Dental Implants – Can perform treatment, may experience stronger metal taste.
Prosthesis/silicone implants – Avoid Area
The contraceptive coil – most coils are now plastic. If metal-based caution for stomach treatments.
Heart Conditions – GP Note required.
Cancer – 5 years clear or in remission.
Diabetes – okay if controlled – in insulin dependent GP note required.
High blood pressure medication – Results may vary.
Anti-depressant medication - Results may vary.
Tumours – Never Treat – increased blood flow can stimulate growth.
Severe muscular conditions – GP Note required.
After caesarean section wait 3-6 months
After normal birth wait 3-6 weeks
Under and Overactive thyroid – GP note required
Thrombosis/Phlebitis