Infrared Sauna Cryolipolysis

Pre-Care

• Increasing water intake and reduce/avoid caffeine
• Reduce the use of toxins, fatty foods, and carbohydrates prior to your treatment (tobacco, alcohol, cheeseburgers, etc.)
• Avoid any body contouring procedure prior (discuss with technician)
• Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables
• Avoid a heavy meal one hour prior to appointment
• No alcohol or smoking within 48 hours
• Do not schedule if you have any open sores, wounds, dry, or cracked skin (skin needs to be healthy and hydrated)
• Avoid laser hair removal or any laser treatments and non-surgical body contouring prior to appointment (discuss with technician)
• Do not undertake any other facial skincare treatments within 48 hours prior to having a LED light therapy
• Avoid UV exposure / sun-beds for 7 days prior to treatment

Contraindications

• Medications – Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta‐blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics such as amitriptyline may inhibit sweating and can predispose individuals to heat rash or to a lesser extent heat stroke. Some over‐the‐counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may cause heat stroke 
  
• Pregnancy/Breast Feeding – Pregnant women should consult a physician before using an infrared sauna. A doctor’s consent is required. If breastfeeding, do not use the infrared sauna. A detoxification process will produce the expelled toxins into your breast milk.
• Menstruation – Heating of the low back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase their menstrual flow.
• Elderly – The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature. As we mature, our bodies naturally lose this capability. Guests over the age of 70 will be permitted for infrared sauna use, however, at a lower temperature.
• Cardiovascular Conditions – Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems (hypertension/hypotension), congestive heart failure, impaired coronary circulation or those who are taking medications which might affect blood pressure should exercise caution when exposed to prolonged heat. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow in an effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by thirty (30) beats per minute for each degree increase in core body temperature.
• Alcohol/Alcohol Abuse – Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgment; therefore, he/she may not realize when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress. Guests who appear intoxicated or inform us of alcohol consumption prior to use of the sauna will forfeit their scheduled appointment and no refund or credit will be issued.
• Chronic Conditions/Diseases Associated With Reduced Ability to Sweat or Perspire – Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors, and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating.
• Fever – An individual who has a fever should not use an infrared sauna until the fever subsides.