Contradictions

❄️ Contraindications for Fat Freezing (Cryolipolysis)

Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Individuals with cold-related disorders, such as:
• Cryoglobulinemia
• Cold urticaria
• Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria
Active skin conditions or infections in the treatment area (e.g., open wounds, eczema, dermatitis)
Neurological disorders or nerve damage affecting the treatment area
Cold sensitivity or intolerance, or a history of frostbite in the area
Active keloids or recent scarring in the treatment area
Severe circulatory disorders (e.g., Raynaud’s disease, peripheral arterial disease)
Severe liver or kidney impairment, or poorly controlled autoimmune diseases
Implanted electronic devices (e.g., pacemakers, defibrillators)
Very high BMI or obesity – reduced efficacy due to fat thickness
Hernia or history of hernia in the treatment area

🔥 Contraindications for Radio Frequency (RF) Treatment

Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Implanted electronic devices (e.g., pacemakers, defibrillators)
Metal implants (e.g., plates, screws) in or near the treatment area
Severe heart conditions (e.g., arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension)
Epilepsy or seizure disorders triggered by heat or light
Active skin infections or inflammatory conditions in the treatment area (e.g., herpes, eczema, open wounds)
Active or recent history of skin cancer (requires medical clearance)
Bleeding disorders or current use of blood-thinning medications
Poorly controlled diabetes
Compromised skin integrity or hypersensitive skin prone to heat reactions
Recent cosmetic fillers or threads (e.g., hyaluronic acid, PDO threads) in the treatment area (usually wait 3–6 months)
Recent aesthetic procedures (e.g., chemical peels, laser treatments) – area must be fully healed
Autoimmune skin conditions (e.g., lupus, scleroderma)

🔊 Contraindications for Cavitation (Ultrasound Fat Reduction)

Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Implanted electronic devices (e.g., pacemakers, defibrillators)
Metal implants in or near the treatment area
Severe heart conditions or uncontrolled hypertension
Severe liver or kidney disease
Bleeding disorders or current use of anticoagulants
Active or recent cancer, especially abdominal or liver-related (requires medical clearance)
Epilepsy or seizure disorders
Active infections or inflammatory skin conditions in the treatment area
Poorly controlled diabetes or severe blood sugar instability
Thrombosis or high risk of blood clots
Individuals under 18 years of age (unless approved by a medical professional)
Hernia or recent abdominal surgery (within the last 6 months)

⚡ Contraindications for EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)

Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Implanted electronic devices (e.g., pacemakers, defibrillators, neurostimulators)
Epilepsy or seizure disorders
Recent surgery in the treatment area
Metal implants in or near the treatment area
Cardiac conditions, including arrhythmias or recent heart surgery
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or high risk of blood clots
Active cancer or recent cancer treatment (requires medical clearance)
Skin infections, open wounds, or inflammation in the treatment area
Hernia or abdominal wall weakness in the treatment area
Poorly controlled diabetes (due to nerve and circulation concerns)
Bleeding disorders or current use of anticoagulants
Severe muscle or nerve disorders (e.g., muscular dystrophy, peripheral neuropathy)
Individuals under 18 years of age (unless cleared by a medical professional)

🚫 Contraindications for HIFU Treatments

1. Pregnant or breastfeeding women

2. Implants or foreign bodies in the treatment zone, such as:
• Metal plates, screws or prostheses
• Electronic implants (e.g., pacemakers, neurostimulators)

3. Active skin conditions or infections in the treatment area (e.g., open wounds, eczema, dermatitis, herpes simplex)

4. Recent facial procedures in the past 2 weeks - 3 months, depending on procedure:
• Dermal fillers (e.g., Botox) - wait 2 weeks for HiFu
• Laser resurfacing or deep chemical peels - wait 4-12 weeks, depending on depth of peel

5. Scar or healing issues in the target area (e.g., keloids, hypertrophic scars, impaired wound healing)

6. Systemic health conditions that may impair healing or increase risk, including:
• Autoimmune/connective-tissue disorders (e.g., lupus, scleroderma)
• Bleeding disorders or ongoing anticoagulant therapy
• Uncontrolled diabetes

7. Neurological disorders or severe nerve compression syndromes affecting the treatment area

8. Active or suspicious skin lesions or malignancies in the treatment field

9. Unstable cardiovascular disease (e.g., recent myocardial infarction)

10. Known intolerance or sensitivity to ultrasound-based therapies