Advanced Electrolysis is a treatment that uses a Thermolysis current (heat) and a very fine needle to either cauterise or lift away the superficial epidermis (skin), depending on the type of blemish that is being treated.

Patch Testing Requirement’s

• If you have more then 2 skin blemishes then I will require you to have a patch test at least 4 weeks before your treatment. This will involve a detailed skin analysis, a in-depth medical report and a patch testing on 1 – 2 skin blemishes. 4 weeks later we can analyse your skin and see if your suitable to have this advanced treatment done.

• Your patch test must have been completed within the previous year or we will need to repeat it. If you have had a Advanced electrolysis treatment within the last year then we will not need to repeat a patch test as the treatment will have been in contact with your skin and will be sufficient at monitoring for a reaction.

• If you have any changes in your medical condition, started new treatments or are pregnant then we will need to repeat a patch test or stop treatment regardless of the time since your last treatment. This is because your body changes and could react/heal differently.

Health Requirement’s

– Certain health problems and medication will prevent or restrict the treatment. If you are suffering with something that isn’t on this heath requirement list including any medication then please check with your G.P before making an appointment and be sure to receive a doctors note if you would like to move forward.

• You need to be 18 or over to have this treatment.

• If you are or have become pregnant before or during treatments we must immediately stop. 

• If you are breast feeding.
• If you are receiving or have received gold treatment. 
• If you have lupus.
• If you have type 1 diabetes.
• If you have taking medication which is known to increase sensitivity to sunlight.
• If you are known to have a history of healing problems or a history of keloid formation.
• If you have a history of skin cancer or suspicious lesions.
• If you are on medications that alter the wound-healing response may interfere with post-treatment healing and may require special precautions to be taken.
• Anticoagulants may cause excessive bleeding and interfere with post-treatment healing.
• If you have HIV.
• If you are on any blood thinning medication.

• Epilepsy. (will need a doctors note)

• Transplant Anti-Rejection Drugs. (will need a doctors note)

• Thyroid Disease. (will need a doctors note)

• Has Cochlear implant or Dermographia.

• Heart Disease. (will need a doctors note)

• Hypertension – high blood pressure treated with medication. (will need a doctors note)

• Cancer – after 12 months (will need a doctors note)

• Viruses such as the flu, colds, cold sores, warts.

• Bacterial infections such as impetigo.

• Fungal infections such as ringworm, blepharitis.

• If you have severe eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis, open wounds/cuts or abrasions. (Some of these are able to be worked around)

• If you have used sunbeds or been in direct sunlight with in the last 48 hours or you are sunburnt.

• If you have had any waxing on the area with in 1 – 2 weeks of your appointment.

• If you have had chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion or any resurfacing treatments with in 3 months of your appointment.

• If you have been using Retain A, Renova with in the last 3 months or have had Isotretinoin (Accutane) or any prescription skin products with in the past 6 months.

• If you have had a light based treatments like Laser or IPL with in the last 6 weeks to the area being treated.

• If you have had botox or other injectable procedures with in the past week to the area being treated.

• The use of Retin-A or other retinol products with in the last 48 hours to the area being treated.

• Recent operations or scar tissue. (can be worked around)

• Highley sensitized / irritated skin or compromised skin barriers.

• Certain allergies (this can be worked around)

• Have you ever experienced claustrophobia (this can be worked around)

• Have a history of fainting. (this can be worked around)

Anything that can be worked around must be mentioned during the making of your appointment. If you are at all unsure of anything then please check with your G.P before making an appointment.

Pre Care

• If you have a history of herpes or cold sores you may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment if treating in the area that breakouts occur.
• No sun-tanning for 48 hours prior to treatment Includes sun beds exposure.

• Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, etc.)

• Eat a sugary snack 30 minutes before and be sure to have drunken plenty of water. 
• Apply numbing cream. (optional)
• Wear baggy clothes for easy on and off removal.

• Notify me if you have any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment.

After Care – broken up in to sections

Application of aftercare

• Step One: Apply THIN layers of Aloe Vera Gel for 2-3 weeks at least 3 times a day with clean hands untill any scabbing has healed.
• Step Two: Apply Bio Oil for for the next 3 weeks at least 3 times a day or up until your post inflammatory pigmentation mark has reduced to a reduction you’re happy with.
• Breathable sterile dressings can be apply to protect the area at work or doing active activities to avoid dirt, sweat and other types of debris and to also prevent scabs from getting court and pulled off. Be sure to change your dressing regularly with clean sterile hands and ensure the area has also had time each day with out the dressing on to breath. It’s very important the area breaths, dressing our only to be used if needed.

Things to Avoid 

• Avoid steam rooms, saunas, chlorine pools and intensive exercise for one week +.
• Under no circumstances should you “pick” at skin lesions or scabs. These should be allowed to heal and flake away naturally. (This will prevent scaring)
• Avoid exposing the treated area from strong sunlight for 30 days or to use a sun protective cream (at least SP30) (This prevents over treating the skin’s natural melanin)

• Try to keep the area clean and dry but avoid very hot baths and showers. Use warm water and pat dry – do not rub with towel.

• If slight discoloured (honey coloured) oozing of the treated area then I recommend applying antiseptic cream. If after 2-3 days there is still honey coloured pus then you must visit your G.P for antibiotic treatment.

• If you become pregnant or change medication you must immediately tell me before continuing with new treatments. 

• A nice warm welcome and a full consultation form to be filled out followed by a patch test (if required).
• To return back in 4 – 6 weeks for a skin examination and hopefully your first treatment.

• A clean and sanitises shop with fully sanitise hands, machinery and instruments. For me to wear a mask, apron and single use medical grade disposable gloves when needed to.

• personal privacy to get undressed and dressed if needed to.

• To get you comfortably on the cosmetic bed or chair to start our treatment.

• Photos of your before and after skin lesion.

• A quick cleanse using antibacterial wipes.

• To proceed with the treatment allowing time to stop and start and to continue on your pace, 15 minute appointments time will keep running through breaks. 

• Regular check in’s by me to see how your sensitivity and comfortability is doing and a stress ball to be available to use during the process.

• During the treatment you will feel slight heat against your skin.
• Your skin will possible swell, itch and have some pin point bleeding.
• After the treatment is done a full application of Aloe Vera gel will be applied followed by a breathable sterile dressing if needed. 
• Once we have finished we can move to reception area and discuss aftercare, payment and your follow up appointment – if needed.

• In 3 weeks you will receive a text message to see how your skin is getting on.

• After your treatment your skin will feel sensitive to touch. This will last for around 1 – 7 days.
• Your skin could possible bruise and blister.
• Your skin will start scabbing and feeling itchy for around 1 – 14 days.
• After around 14 – 21 days your skin will start to heal and appear possible red or pink, this will fade down to white then back to skin colour with in 1 – 9 months. 

• Apply numbing creams before your treatment to reduce the discomfort, especially when booking 15 minutes. My favourite numbing cream is T.K.T.X – Gold 40%.
• Eat something sugary snack like a chocolate bar before and after your appointment.
• A cold compress will help reduce any swelling and take the “sting” out of the treated area.
• Drink plenty of water, this will help the body with healing.
• Start to rub the aftercare creams in with pressure, this will help break down the ink. (only when the skin has stop scabbing)
• Keep the area really dry, the dryer it is the quicker it will scab and start the healing process.
• Always plan your remove day around your lifestyle, if your a active person get your gym/work stuff down before your appointment or clients that want to relax after their treatment then plan for a weekend or a time frame when you no your off etc..