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EPOREX MESOTHERAPY TREATMENTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Can clients who suffer from allergies have Eporex treatments?
A: People that suffer from allergies should not be treated as a general rule, as they may suffer an allergic reaction to the ingredients. However if the client really insists you can do a test patch to check for any potential reaction. Wait for a period of 24 hours, and if the client experiences any redness, itching or swelling, do not treat this client.
Q: Can a client who has Urticaria receive Eporex treatments?
A: No. It is a serious medical condition.
Q: Can you do breast firming (or stretch mark) and targeted fat reduction treatments at the same time?
A: Yes (although not on the same area, i.e. breasts). Do not do targeted fat reduction and cellulite treatments together. They are both too detoxifying, the toxins might overload the liver and kidneys. Also do not treat two areas for targeted fat reduction at the same time, e.g. stomach and buttocks. Unless the client is exceptionally active, he or she is unlikely to burn the amount of fat released into the bloodstream from two areas.
Q: I have a client who had cancer 10 years ago. She had treatment and has received the all clear from her doctor years ago. Can I treat her? (Facials / body treatments)
A: No. Clients who present a history of cancer should not receive any Eporex treatments.
Q: A client had a mole removed five years ago which was found to be malignant. She received no treatment or medication for it. She has been given the all-clear. Can I do any treatments (body/face) for her?
A: No.
Q: A client had basal cell carcinoma which was removed and found non-malignant. Can I treat her?
A: No.
Q: Can I treat the breast tissue with targeted fat reduction (t.f.r.) ingredients?
A: No.
Q: How long after a lady stops breast feeding can I treat her?
A: There is no waiting period. The current could affect a lactating woman's milk, but as soon as she has stopped, you can proceed.
Q: Can I give facials to clients who have Botox and fillers done?
A: Yes, but you have to wait at least two weeks after they have had it done before proceeding with any facial treatment. (This is not valid for body treatments.)
Q: Can I treat a client with an IUD coil?
A: Yes. If the client experiences any discomfort, discontinue treatments.
The "Mirena" coil is the most popular IUD used. It only contains a small amount of copper (0.00000002%) and is mostly made of plastic.
Find out which coil the client has fitted and ask Marlie if you are unsure.
Q: Why can we not treat clients with metal implants?
A: With Eporex treatments an electric current passes through the body and the metal will conduct the current. The treatment might thus affect the implant. However, if the implant is very small i.e. a metal pin in the client's toe, a facial treatment can be carried out. You can carry out a facial for someone with metal fillings, however not if they have metal implants in the gum/jaw.
Q: What current does the machine use?
A: It uses Elastic Modulated Wave. It is an alternating current.
Q: Why do certain clients have muscle contractions in their face, leg or arm muscles during treatment?
A: This is due to the electrical current that is circulating through the body when the treatment is taking place. Due to different physiology of patients, certain people will have a higher tolerance to the current. Others will have a lower tolerance.
Q: I am treating a client who has cellulite in the same area that we are treating for targeted fat reduction. Should I add cellulite powder to the gel?
A: You could. Bear in mind that the delivery depth of ingredients are different for those two treatments. Therefore the result on the cellulite will not be as good as if you treated the cellulite specifically. Another point to look at is that it would be more profitable for you to recommend two separate courses. If the client cannot afford two courses you could add cellulite powder at an increased price. If she can afford it and would prefer the best possible result on her cellulite, rather do separate treatments. Do one course of seven treatments, give her a two week break and then do the second course.
Q: When clients are receiving t.f.r. treatment, what is the time limit they have to burn the fat?
A: The release of the fat is a continuous process.
Q: A client who is taking roaccutane 20 mg x 3 daily, would like to have a treatment. Can I treat her?
A: No, because of possible side effects with the medication. (Roaccutane is a powerful drug used to treat acne. It can sensitise and dry the skin dramatically and cause dry eyes and nose bleeds.)
Q: Can I treat someone who is taking antibiotics?
A: Yes, just check what condition they are taking it for and make sure that it is not a serious medical condition.
Q: Can a client who is taking diuretics (herbal and non-herbal) receive treatments?
A: Yes.
Q: A lady has been diagnosed with benign Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She has no symptoms and is taking no medication. Can I treat her?
A: No, as it is a serious medical condition.
Q: A client was diagnosed with temporal epilepsy many years ago and has had no symptoms in recent years. She has been given the "all clear" by her specialist. Can we do treatments for her?
A: No, as epilepsy is a serious medical condition.
Q: A client is allergic to penicillin, tomatoes, nuts and is lactose intolerant. Can she receive treatments?
A: This client appears to be allergic to several things and it would be better not to treat her. However if the client insists, please carry out a patch test and watch out for any swelling, redness, irritation or itching or the client feeling unwell.
Q: A client is allergic to aspirin, distalgesic and vibranycin. Can she receive treatments?
A: This client appears to be allergic to several things and it would be better not to treat her. However if the client insists, please carry out a patch test and watch out for any swelling, redness, irritation or itching or the client feeling unwell.
Q: A client is receiving t.f.r. treatments. She suffers from Asthma, but has not had an attack recently and cannot remember the last time she had one. She only occasionally uses an inhaler for her asthma. Between mesotherapy sessions she did have a light asthma attack.
A: Do not proceed with treatments. It is not safe as the client showed possible allergic reactions to one or more ingredients.
Q: I consulted a lady who would like to start t.f.r. treatments. She suffers from asthma and uses a Ventolin (salbutamol) inhaler as well as a Beckatide inhaler. She uses the Beckatide every day in the morning and in the evening, but the Ventolin very occasionally. Can we treat her?
A: Yes. She does not need to treat her asthma on a daily basis with the Ventolin and her asthma is therefore not very serious. The Beckatide inhaler is a preventative one. However if her asthma worsens at all, discontinue treatments.
Q: A client has stretch marks that are very deep and look more like scars than stretch marks. She would like to know how successful the treatment will be before proceeding.
A: There is 75%+ success rate in treatment of stretch marks that are less than 2 years old. Stretch marks that respond best to treatments should be red or pink. Older white stretch marks are more difficult to treat. If the stretch marks are e.g. 20 or 40 years old, they are quite difficult to treat.
When you treat ladies who have recently given birth, make sure that they are not breast feeding. We advise not to treat ladies for the first 6 months after they give birth. In the past women have stopped breast feeding just in order to have treatments, which is obviously not something we want to encourage.
Q: A lady wants to have her stomach treated after having a baby. She has loose skin visibly hanging over her trousers when she stands up. Which treatment would you recommend?
A: You need to assess the problem carefully. If she needs to lose fat from the area, do a course of t.f.r. treatments. If necessary, follow with skin toning treatments, a full course or a few individual sessions. If she has stretch marks as well, you can combine the skin toning ingredients with stretch mark ingredients. Alternate the programme then weekly - one week use the stretch mark programme, and alternate with free treatment at 1,5 cm. Also advise the client to do stomach exercise to tone up the muscles as much as possible.
Q: Can I combine skin toning and stretch mark treatments? I have a client who had a baby. She doesn't have a lot of excess fat but lots of loose skin and stretch marks on her stomach.
A: See the answer above.
Q: A lady has high blood pressure and is taking Amlodipine 10 mg (Maleate). Can she receive t.f.r. treatments?
A: Yes, if her blood pressure is under control. If it is not, ask her to get a letter from her GP stating that she can undergo treatment.
Q: A lady has high blood pressure and takes 2 different types of tablets for it. She also takes medication for high cholesterol and has had a stroke 10 years ago.
A: No, as she is taking too many different types of medication and is probably not in optimum health.
Q: I have a client who would like to have stretch mark treatment as well as t.f.r. She has an under active thyroid and takes 120 mg a day Armothyroid for her thyroid condition. Is she contra indicated?
A: No. She can have treatments however refer back to the t.f.r. clinic guidance notes on page 4, regarding her under active thyroid.
Q: A client of mine suffered heavy periods for two days following a mesotherapy treatment. She was on the progesterone contraceptive injection, which was ceased three months ago. Since then she has had regular periods. Could there be any correlation between her heavy periods and the treatments?
A: No. The treatments do not alter hormone levels.
Q: I have a client who is allergic to rubber. Can she have treatments?
A: Do a test treatment of approximately 5 minutes with her hand in the gel on the rubber mat. If there is any reaction (itching, redness etc) within 24 hours, do not continue.
Q: I have a lady who is interested in booking for the Mesoeclat treatment. She has deep lines on her forehead as well as crow's feet around her eyes. Will her skin respond well to the treatment/will we be able to diminish the lines on her forehead?
A: A similar principle applies as with most other treatments: we need to choose the clients carefully. By that I mean that certain types/conditions of skin will respond better to treatment than others.
For deep expression lines like forehead lines, the deep furrow between the brows that some people get etc. will not respond well to the degree where the lines/wrinkles are diminished. This is valid for any type of anti ageing treatment, not just ours. The reason for this is that underlying muscle is causing those wrinkles by continuous facial expressions. So even if you stimulate collagen production and increase hydration and cell renewal, if the person is still using those muscles, the wrinkles will stay visible. That is why Botox can diminish those types of lines, as it paralyses the muscle. When the muscle stops doing that movement over and over again, the wrinkles will be less deep and can even become invisible over time.
The type of skin that will respond well to Mesoeclat (and anti ageing) treatments is neglected skin, dehydrated skin, fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes, wrinkles on the upper and lower cheeks caused by e.g. sun damage. These signs of ageing are not so much caused by continuous muscle movement. Also be careful with very "old" skin - natural physiological ageing for example in an 80 year old will be very hard of not impossible to reverse. Premature ageing on the other hand will respond better.
Q: Can we treat post-operative scarring?
A: Yes. Allow at least three months between the operation and treatment, or wait until the skin is healed completely. Do not treat scars that still bleed, are infected or look like it has not healed completely. You can treat scars on breasts after a breast lift or reduction, but NOT when the lady has had silicone implants. The reason for this is that sometimes women have complications with their implants, i.e. they can leak, burst or form capsules. The treatment might be unfairly implicated if such a complication arose after you performed treatments on such a person.
Q: Can we treat people who had liposuction, e.g. to smooth out lumps and bumps / uneven fat distribution that might have been a result of the liposuction procedure?
A: No.