You should not have a DiamondGlow® treatment if you have compromised skin quality. Tell your provider if you are pregnant or lactating, or if you have any medical conditions, including allergies, and if you are using topical medications on the area to be treated.
How do I prepare for treatment? Retinoids or any other exfoliating products should be discontinued at least three days before a DiamondGlow® treatment. Stay out of the sun. The day of, come in with a clean face, no makeup (or your provider will remove your makeup).
You may not be a good candidate for chemical peeling if you have: A history of abnormal skin scarring. A naturally dark complexion or skin tone. A tendency to have extra pigmentation of your scars.
Clients with Epilepsy should consult their doctor before beginning LED light therapy treatments. You must wait five days after Botox or cosmetic fillers. Some Thyroid Conditions. Systemic Lupus erythematosus should also avoid this kind of treatment.
Do not use if you are pregnant, have a pacemaker or history of heart disease, or are prone to seizures from flashing lights, such as epilepsy. Do not wear any metal jewelry during high frequency treatment.
The first step in any effective skincare routine is to cleanse your face. Your face must be clean of sweat, makeup, and topical products for the LED light to properly penetrate and treat skin.
You should not have a DiamondGlow® treatment if you have compromised skin quality. Tell your provider if you are pregnant or lactating, or if you have any medical conditions, including allergies, and if you are using topical medications on the area to be treated.
However, like all cosmetic treatments, there are some possible risks that you should be aware of. The most common side effect of Diamond Glow is pinkness and swelling of the skin. This usually goes away on its own after a few hours. You may also experience some dryness, flaking, and peeling of the skin.
Some patients may experience a mild redness immediately following their Diamond Glow service. This is temporary and generally resolves within a few minutes up to several hours. 2. You may apply makeup immediately post treatment.
Who's Not an Ideal Candidate for Microdermabrasion? In general, Forest Hills Microdermabrasion isn't recommended for individuals who are pregnant and those with severe and active acne, deep scars, undiagnosed lesions, active keloids, facial warts, a recent case of herpes, unmanaged diabetes, and an autoimmune disorder.
It is suitable for people of all skin types and most ages. There is no specific age range for microdermabrasion set by most dermatologists, and teens can definitely benefit from the same effects experienced by everyone who undergoes the treatment.
Contraindications that could restrict a facial treatment:
Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Acne vulgaris, Acne rosacea, Skin tags, Milia, Recent sunburn, Current medication that may affect treatment needs to be disclosed, Claustrophobia and broken capillaries/veins.
In conclusion, both High Frequency and Radio Frequency treatments offer unique benefits for skin rejuvenation and health. High Frequency is ideal for addressing surface-level skin concerns such as wrinkles and acne, while Radio Frequency is more effective for deeper skin issues like sagging skin and cellulite.
Exposure to very high RF intensities can result in heating of biological tissue and an increase in body temperature. Tissue damage in humans could occur during exposure to high RF levels because of the body's inability to cope with or dissipate the excessive heat that could be generated.
In addition to decibel levels, harmful sound frequencies can also be damaging to human hearing. Low frequencies (under 20 Hz) and high frequencies (above 20,000 Hz) that humans cannot perceive can also affect the ear and have adverse effects on our health.
Take your pick of two different light modes—a combination of red and near-infrared to boost collagen production, reduce inflammation, and smooth wrinkles; or, a combination of red and blue light wavelengths to target acne and blemishes.
Who should not use red light therapy? People who take medications that increase their skin or eye sensitivity should not use red light therapy. People who have a history of skin cancer or eye disease should speak with their doctor before using red light therapy.
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels are a go-to solution for addressing multiple signs of aging. TCA peels penetrate deeper into the skin layers, making them ideal for reducing more pronounced wrinkles, age spots, and uneven skin texture.
Infection skin disorders: Impetigo, warts, Rosacea must not be treated with microdermabrasion. Steroid Cream must not be treated. Auto -immune disorders can not be treated with microdermabrasion. Within 14 days of botox or facial fillers do not treat.
Contraindications for use
Glycolic acid should not be used by pregnant women or by people with active skin infections, sunburns, eczema, skin inflammation, active herpes sores, or very sensitive skin. Furthermore, it should also not be used on people with darker skin, as it can cause blemishes on the skin.