What Are Contraindications?
Contraindications are conditions under which a specific treatment should not be performed. In medical aesthetics, pregnancy, breastfeeding, active infection, blood thinner use, and certain medical conditions may require postponement or refusal of a procedure depending on the type of treatment.
General Contraindications
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Botox, fillers, mesotherapy, and PRP are postponed.
- Active infection or open wound at the injection site.
- Severe bleeding disorder or blood thinner use without physician approval.
- History of allergy to the relevant product (botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid, etc.).
Procedure-Specific Contraindications
Botox: Neuromuscular disease. Fillers: Active inflammatory skin condition. Laser/peeling: Open wound, active herpes. Details can be found in our article on pregnancy and breastfeeding in aesthetics; general guidelines are also available in our pre-procedure preparation guide.
Patients taking blood thinners should consult their physician regarding discontinuation before the procedure; if discontinuation is not possible, injection and laser procedures may be postponed. If active herpes is present at the injection site, the procedure should be skipped and rescheduled after antiviral treatment. A thorough medical history and examination before each procedure helps rule out contraindications.
This article is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified physician before making any treatment decisions.