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What contraindications would prevent me from having a workout?Updated 2 months ago

  • Anti-wrinkle injections in the last 2 weeks
  • Injectables in the last 4 weeks (dermal filler, mesotherapy, profhilo, polynucleotides, skin boosters)
  • Pregnant in the first trimester/IVF transfer
  • Prescription grade retinol or acids (AHA, BHA) in the last 2 weeks
  • Surgical facial procedures or other procedures related to the face in the last 6 months
  • Facial threads in the last 12 weeks
  • Microneedling in the last 4 weeks
  • Microblading in the last 4 weeks
  • Dermaplaning in the last 2 weeks
  • Accutane in the last 6 months
  • Microdermabrasion in the last 2 weeks
  • Chemical peels (AHA, BHA or TCA) in the last 4 weeks or Prescription grade retinols etc. in the last 2 weeks
  • Laser skin resurfacing in the last 4 weeks (fractional, CO2)
  • Laser hair removal in the last 2 weeks
  • Active or healing cold sore in the area being treated
  • Less than one year in remission from cancer (for both Signature workouts and most boosters). 
  • Less than five years in remission from cancer (Radio Frequency boosters only)
  • Skin Cancer (if removed basal/squamous it must be healed as per 6 month surgery downtime)
  • Skin conditions in the area being treated (e.g. active acne, eczema, psoriasis, cold sores, broken skin, sunburn, rosacea) or long-term steroid use that has affected the skin
  • Metal plates or pins in the face or neck/ Epilepsy / Prone to bone fracture or Severe Osteoporosis / Heart conditions (use of FGPRO/PURELIFT)
  • Pacemaker (use of FGPRO/PURELIFT)
  • Diabetes with loss of skin sensation or uncontrolled hypertension
  • Recent dental surgery

If you are unsure if a workout is suitable for you, please reach out to [email protected] or contact your studio directly. 

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