Advanced Treatment Contraindication Record

⚠️ [Business Name] 👤 Therapist: [Your Name] 📅 Record opened: [Date]
This record tracks contraindication checks for advanced treatments on a per-visit basis. A new check must be completed at every appointment before treatment begins. Contraindications should be checked verbally and recorded with the date, therapist initials, and any notes. A clean check does not imply the same status at future visits.

Client Details

Client full name
Date of birth
Phone number
Any standing notes (e.g. known condition, standing adaptations)

How to Use This Record

For each treatment session, complete the relevant treatment section below:

Chemical Peel

AHA / BHA / TCA / Enzyme peels
Contraindication to check Date Clear ✓ Init. Notes / action taken
Active acne lesions / open skin in treatment area
Rosacea / extreme sensitivity
Retinol / Vitamin A products (stop 2 weeks prior)
Recent waxing, laser, or IPL (within 2 weeks)
Recent Botox/fillers in treatment area (4 weeks)
Roaccutane / systemic acne medication (6+ months clear)
Pregnancy / breastfeeding
Known allergy to peel ingredients
Skin disorders — eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis in area
Sunburn / recent prolonged sun exposure

Microneedling / Skin Needling / Dermaroller

Collagen induction therapy
Contraindication to check Date Clear ✓ Init. Notes / action taken
Active acne / open pustules in treatment area
Blood-thinning medication
Keloid scarring history
Skin infection / cold sores / warts in area
Eczema / psoriasis / dermatitis in area
Recent Botox/fillers in area (4 weeks)
Roaccutane / high-dose Vitamin A (6+ months clear)
Pregnancy / breastfeeding
Diabetes (uncontrolled — slow healing)
Autoimmune condition / immunosuppressants

LED Light Therapy

Red / blue / near-infrared
Contraindication to check Date Clear ✓ Init. Notes / action taken
Photosensitising medication (e.g. tetracyclines, NSAIDs, some antidepressants)
Epilepsy or photosensitive epilepsy
Active skin cancer or undergoing cancer treatment
Lupus / photosensitive autoimmune condition
Thyroid disorder (near-infrared near thyroid area)
Pacemaker (if treating chest area)
Pregnancy (first trimester, especially near abdomen)

Electrolysis (Permanent Hair Removal)

Galvanic / thermolysis / blend
Contraindication to check Date Clear ✓ Init. Notes / action taken
Pacemaker / cardiac device
Metal implants in or near treatment area
Epilepsy (galvanic current)
Diabetes (uncontrolled — poor healing)
Blood-thinning medication
Active infection / skin condition in treatment area
Pregnancy (avoid abdomen / lower back area)
Keloid scarring history

Hot Stone Massage / Therapy

Basalt stones, heated treatment
Contraindication to check Date Clear ✓ Init. Notes / action taken
Cardiovascular condition / hypertension (uncontrolled)
Diabetes (neuropathy — impaired sensation to heat)
Pregnancy (avoid abdomen)
Varicose veins / thrombosis risk
Inflammatory skin conditions / broken skin in area
Fever / acute illness
Recent surgery or injury in treatment area

Dermaplaning

Manual exfoliation using surgical scalpel
Contraindication to check Date Clear ✓ Init. Notes / action taken
Active acne / pustules / inflamed cystic acne in area
Rosacea (active flush)
Cold sores / herpes simplex (active)
Flat moles / raised lesions / skin tags in treatment path
Blood-thinning medication
Retinol / AHA / BHA products used within 5 days
Roaccutane (must be 6+ months clear)
Eczema / psoriasis / dermatitis in treatment area
Sunburn / extreme sensitivity

Ongoing Visit Log

Use the table below to log each subsequent visit check. Record the treatment given, date, any new contraindications raised, and therapist initials. Reference the specific treatment section above for the full check.

Date Treatment given Any new contra? (Y/N) Notes / adaptations Init.

Client Confirmation

Client signature — confirming contraindications checked on first visit

Date

Therapist

[Your Name][Business Name]

Date